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

Sourcing Costs in China on the Rise for Textile Retailers

About 40 percent of companies that source goods from China will see their expenses increase due to rising labor and material costs.

Ghana’s Government Working on Policy to Revitalize Cotton

The Ministry of Trade and Industry takes steps, including the education of growers, to revive cotton production and support the domestic textile industry.

Stocks Dwindle, Consumption Rises, Prices Soar

Demand for finished goods is soaring, but so is the cost of raw materials like cotton.

Pakistan Floods Severely Damage Cotton Crop

More than 15 percent of the current crop has been destroyed, further hampering the spinning sector.

Indian Textile Firms Seek Security of Cotton Supply

Joint statement from 14 organizations urges the government to monitor supplies and allow exports only in equal monthly installments.

Indian Commerce Group Says Textile Competition is Stiff in the U.S.

Competition is more difficult for Indian textile exporters in the U.S. market compared to the EU market, says the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry.

Rebound!

The global cotton industry gets a much needed lift, but optimism remains guarded.

Taking the U.S. Crop to Market

Leading U.S. cotton marketers and merchandisers share insights on how they hope to take advantage of dynamic market changes.

Review and Outlook of China Cotton Market

A host of variables are in play for the world’s largest producer, importer, and consumer of cotton.

Pakistani Association Averts Strike, Looks for Resolution

The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association called off last week’s proposed strike after receiving assurances from a government official.

Dirty and Distressed?

Très Cool!

Cotton Versus Synthetics

Cotton looks to reverse the trend of diminishing world textile market share.

Time for Action

Annually, the editors of Cotton International magazine challenge students in the American Cotton Shippers Association’s International Cotton Institute to express their thoughts on the challenges of the international cotton industry. We are pleased to present the winner of the 2009 Essay Award.

Function Over Fashion

Technical textiles represent a small, but robust, segment of the cotton market.

High and Dry

Comfort is king when it comes to the future of cotton active wear.

Shaping the Future

The International Cotton Conference Bremen celebrates 30 years as one of the industry’s “must-attend” meetings.

Encouraging Signs for U.S. Cotton

Prospects for recovery and increased acreage in the U.S. dominate discussions at the National Cotton Council annual meeting.

From Boom to Bust and Back to Normal?

Dr. Christian Schindler takes a look at the fluctuating state of the cotton industry.

Weathering The Storm

Cutting edge technology from Cotton Incorporated is popping up on retail shelves around the world.

Lessons from the International Year of Natural Fibers

Cotton Incorporated is ready to build on last year’s successful campaign

Global Textile Industry

Several indicators point to the continuation of economic recovery

Undoing the Crash

Fiber consumption and the outlook for global textiles

Stability Provides Balance

Long-term, reliable relationships are essential for industry growth

Reacting to the Crisis

Textile industry must address consumer pessimism

Giving Meaning to "Value-Added"

Quality is the key to creating demand and market access for cotton

Globalization of Cotton Classification

Instrument-based classing is gaining momentum

Seizing Opportunities

ABRAPA is ready and engaged for the next evolution of cotton

Turning Research Into Patents

Technology allows Taiwan to focus on value-added products

In the Hub of Activity

Bangladesh holds its own in powerful Asian textile market

Setting the Stage for Growth

Pakistan considers its role as a major player in the world cotton market

Saving a Strategic Crop

A national plan is required to maintain the existence of Egyptian cotton