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TextilesKeep tabs on a complex industry as we check in on textile industry leaders from around the globeSourcing Costs in China on the Rise for Textile RetailersAbout 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 CottonThe 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 SoarDemand for finished goods is soaring, but so is the cost of raw materials like cotton.Pakistan Floods Severely Damage Cotton CropMore than 15 percent of the current crop has been destroyed, further hampering the spinning sector.Indian Textile Firms Seek Security of Cotton SupplyJoint 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 MarketLeading 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 MarketA host of variables are in play for the world’s largest producer, importer, and consumer of cotton.Pakistani Association Averts Strike, Looks for ResolutionThe 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 SyntheticsCotton looks to reverse the trend of diminishing world textile market share.Time for ActionAnnually, 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 FashionTechnical textiles represent a small, but robust, segment of the cotton market.High and DryComfort is king when it comes to the future of cotton active wear.Shaping the FutureThe International Cotton Conference Bremen celebrates 30 years as one of the industry’s “must-attend” meetings.Encouraging Signs for U.S. CottonProspects 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 StormCutting edge technology from Cotton Incorporated is popping up on retail shelves around the world.Lessons from the International Year of Natural FibersCotton Incorporated is ready to build on last year’s successful campaignGlobal Textile IndustrySeveral indicators point to the continuation of economic recoveryUndoing the CrashFiber consumption and the outlook for global textilesStability Provides BalanceLong-term, reliable relationships are essential for industry growthReacting to the CrisisTextile industry must address consumer pessimismGiving Meaning to "Value-Added"Quality is the key to creating demand and market access for cottonGlobalization of Cotton ClassificationInstrument-based classing is gaining momentumSeizing OpportunitiesABRAPA is ready and engaged for the next evolution of cottonTurning Research Into PatentsTechnology allows Taiwan to focus on value-added productsIn the Hub of ActivityBangladesh holds its own in powerful Asian textile marketSetting the Stage for GrowthPakistan considers its role as a major player in the world cotton marketSaving a Strategic CropA national plan is required to maintain the existence of Egyptian cotton |
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