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Keep tabs on a complex industry as we check in on textile industry leaders from around the globe

India Won't Lift Cotton Export Ban

Anand Sharma, India's textile and commerce minister, announced on Monday, April 9, that India will not permit additional cotton exports "until further notice."

Cotton’s Former Enemy Becomes A Valued Partner

In a span of only one year, sports apparel manufacturer Under Armour has created 158 active-wear products that feature cotton.

Brooks Brothers Launches Third Supima Collection

Based on the success of its first two Supima collections, it’s no surprise that Brooks Brothers chose to develop a third line of clothing featuring the ELS fiber.

TTMA President Phongsak Assakul: Brighter Outlook for Spinners

Thai textile mogul to welcome attendees to Cotton 2012 Global Summit as the domestic spinning industry gears up for expected recovery.

India’s Export Ban Benefits No One, Including Textile Industry

It’s bad enough that the global cotton industry has suffered from the Indian export ban  -- what adds insult to injury is that there’s no evidence than anyone, anywhere, benefitted from the decision.

Cotton Incorporated Survey: Sustainability Is Optional

Are consumers really willing to pay more for their apparel purchases if the products they buy are made from sustainable materials?

Economy Needs Ecology

Guest Column

Indonesia Market Report: Cotton Off to a Slow Start

Synthetic fibers have taken advantage of the lack of demand for cotton goods in both local and export markets.

Retailers Ban Cotton from Uzbekistan

Leading apparel manufacturers from Western countries are boycotting Uzbek cotton, citing the alleged use of child labor in its national cotton industry.

Rieter Reports 22% Higher Sales for 2011

Rieter Holdings posted positive revenue growth in 2011, with sales increasing 22% to nearly $1.2 billion.

Global Cotton Mill Use: Short Term Is Positive, Medium Term Uncertain

International cotton prices finally seem to have stabilized in January 2012 at around $1 per pound after consistent decreases over the last 10 months, but the future is still uncertain.

Chinese Textile Industry Expected to Continue Growth

Although many of its competitors are seeing decreases in their textile and clothing industries, China is expected to continue its impressive growth.

ITMF President Bashir Mohammad Calls for Collaborative Solutions

Keynote speaker at the Cotton International 2012 Global Summit looks to this forum to pave the way to the future.

Bremen Conference Preview: Are Cotton and Synthetics Really Competitors?

Are cotton and synthetics truly competitors, or do they complement each other? The answer will go a long way toward determining the future of the global cotton industry.

Global Summit Update: Emerging Markets Panel Complete

Ethiopia's Endalkachew Sime joins fellow presenters Andrew Hong (AFTEX, representing Malaysia), Pham Minh Huong (VINATEX, representing Vietnam), and Anas Bahfen (Apac Inti Corpora, representing Indonesia) for a panel discussion at the Cotton International 2012 Global Summit.

Stand United or Suffer the Consequences

World Industry Views: ICA

Demand Enhancement: The New Sustainability

World Industry Views: IFCP

Securing Cotton’s Future: Thinking Beyond the Boll

World Industry Views: Cotton Incorporated

Complexity Puts Emphasis on Risk Management

Country Reports: United Kingdom

Best Spinning Process Depends on the Material

Country Reports: Switzerland

Crises Often Lead to Opportunities

Country Reports: Southeast Asia Region

Unlock Value with a Differentiated Approach

Country Reports: Singapore