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Cotton Incorporated Maintains The Latest Technology
One of the newest pieces of equipment is a high-efficiency Relaxation Dryer. Read article
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CCTA President Zhu Beina: Communication and Cooperation Are Keys to Growth
Zhu Beina, President of the China Cotton Textile Association, emphasizes that all links in the supply chain, regardless of size and importance, are dependent on one another. Read article
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Global Yarn Output Down in Q4 2012
May 8, 2013
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) says signs for global yarn and fabric output remain positive despite last year's Q4 dip.
SMART Uses Earth Day to Promote Textile Reuse, Recycling
April 24, 2013
The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) uses Earth Day (celebrated Monday, April 22) to encourage new uses for old textile products.
To Ban or Not to Ban, India’s Textile Minister Wonders
April 10, 2013
As export totals near the predetermined limit of 8 million bales (170 kg), government officials must decide whether to release stocks or ban exports.
ICE Actively Considering Addition of New Cotton Contract
November 27, 2012
Ben Jackson, president and COO of ICE discusses price discovery, non-U.S. origin contracts, and what can be done to help mills with hedging options.
Geographical Shift in Cotton Mill Use
November 7, 2012
ICAC releases general outlook for supply and use.
Q4 Preview: Cotton’s Future Role in Global Textiles
September 18, 2012
The question for cotton producers: Is the greater use of synthetics a temporary, defensive trend for downstream customers, or does it represent a permanent shift away from cotton?
ITMF Report Shows Year-on-Year Growth for Yarn Output
August 29, 2012
As the dominant country in the production of both cotton and yarn, China’s upward or downward trends usually pull the global market in the same direction. However, global yarn production output was up in the first quarter of 2012 despite lower output in China (largely due to celebration of the Chinese New Year).
Indian Technical Textiles Industry to Reach $28.7 Billion by 2017
August 6, 2012
Indian officials are upbeat about the growth prospects of the technical textiles industry, which could approach $30 billion within the next five years.
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Opinion
Author Beck Barnes
Beck Barnes
In Farm Bill Debate, Congress Should Remember America's Farm Youth
As the population in rural America shrinks, Congress must make farming a viable economic option.
Author Mike McCue
Mike McCue
Debate Heating Up on World Cotton Futures Contract
Conversations stall on ‘origination vs. destination’ issue, but there is general agreement that a global contract is coming soon.
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