Cotton

Cork Meets Cotton: Textile Innovation at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2026

Drink your wine… then make fabric from the cork! One of the materials that really caught my attention at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2026 was...

Kenya’s Cotton Revival Shifts Focus From Farming to Textile Manufacturing

Thika Cloth Mills says Kenya’s renewed cotton production could support a wider industrial value chain encompassing ginning, spinning,...

Climate Change Puts Africa’s Cotton and Textile Ambitions Under Pressure

Africa’s ambitions to expand its textile and apparel manufacturing industry are becoming increasingly linked to a challenge that...

Benin Plans to Triple Local Cotton Processing as Textile Industry Expands

Benin is moving to increase its domestic cotton-processing capacity from 40,000 tonnes to 140,000 tonnes as part of...

Africa’s Cotton Industry Holds Key to Millions of Textile Jobs, Experts Say

Africa's cotton industry could become one of the continent's strongest drivers of industrial growth, employment, and economic transformation...

Africa’s Cotton Sector in 2025: Mali Leads as Top Producer Amid Resilience and Risk

Cotton remains one of Africa’s most strategic agricultural commodities, shaping rural livelihoods, export earnings, and industrial ambitions. In 2025, the sector is balancing strong...

Synthetic Fibers Surge, Threatening African Cotton Exports: UNCTAD Calls for Industry Development

The global fiber market has experienced a dramatic shift over the past three decades, with synthetic fibers, primarily polyester, now dominating nearly 75% of...

Cotton Incorporated Launches Microplastics Resource Hub to Promote Natural Fiber Solutions

In a move to address growing concerns over microplastic contamination from textiles, Cotton Incorporated has unveiled a new educational hub titled “Breaking Free From...

All You Should Know About Sustainable Cotton

Cotton is the world’s most widely used natural fiber—but its traditional cultivation and production processes can carry a heavy environmental and social cost. That’s...

The Textile Industry and Cotton Production in Tajikistan: Opportunities, Challenges, and Growth Potential

Cotton holds a pivotal position in Tajikistan’s economy, serving as one of the country’s most significant agricultural exports and a critical source of income...

Saurer to Showcase Cutting-Edge Spinning and Twisting Technology at International Textile Forum in Tajikistan

Saurer Group is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming International Forum and Textile Equipment Exhibition, taking place from 8–10 July 2025 in...

Cameroon’s Cotton Comeback: From Fiber to Fashion and Economic Transformation

After years of decline, Cameroon’s cotton sector is experiencing a strong revival, driven by strategic investments in innovation, farmer support, and industrialization. According to...

Cotton ConneXions Hong Kong Bridges Global Cotton Industry Toward Innovation and Sustainability

Over 255 industry leaders from 124 companies—including more than 41 global brands and sourcing firms—gathered at The Mira Hotel in Hong Kong for the...

Tunisia Rises as Sustainable Sourcing Hub for Recycled Cotton

As environmental standards in the fashion industry continue to rise, Tunisia is positioning itself as a key platform for sustainable and competitive sourcing of...

ICAC Releases 2025/26 Global Cotton Market Forecast

The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has published its updated projections for the 2025/26 cotton season, forecasting stable production and consumption levels. Global cotton...
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