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Cover Story

Forget Bulls and Bears, Think Elephants and Dragons

Want to know the future of the global cotton industry? The answer lies with India and China.

Features

Booming Textiles Make Vietnam Hungry For Imports

Vietnam’s rapidly growing textile and garment industries and limited potential for growth in production make the country heavily reliant on foreign cotton.

Growth Opportunities For Cotton Gins

How does a buyer across the planet know exactly from whom he’s buying, or the quality of cotton he may receive? A certification program based on good ginning practices can help determine which bales to buy — and provide a boost for certified gins.

Textile and Clothing Trends Drive China's Cotton Demand

Developments in the Chinese textiles and clothing industries are impacting the country’s cotton demand.

Australian Cotton Looks To The Future

Facing one of the worst droughts in recent history, Australia’s cotton industry presses on with hopes of better weather and improving technology.
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Ernie Schroeder
Evolution of a Merchant
California-based cotton merchant Ernie Schroeder, Jr. explains how his firm adapts to the paradigm shifts of a changing market... Read more
ICAC Plenary Meeting
Registration is underway for the 68th Plenary Meeting of the ICAC. This year's meeting will be held in Cape Town, South Africa...
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Spinning in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi spinners are urging the government to intervene in the face of mounting economic challenges.
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