While global cotton output to decline in 2026-27 season, that of India to increase
Although cotton output is expected to fall in China, the US, Brazil, and Australia, India’s cotton production is projected to increase by 8% in...
Shift to renewable energy imperative to retain competitiveness of Tamil Nadu textile sector
While the transition to 100% renewable electricity can save anywhere between Rs. 2,320-3,250 crore for the Tamil Nadu textile industry, a full transition that...
China makes calculating cotton carbon footprint easy for farmers
China's first cotton carbon footprint accounting platform, the ‘Cotton Carbon Footprint Calculation v1.0’ WeChat mini-program, was officially launched on May 31, 2026.The platform was...
Bangladeshi garment exports decline 8.29% in May 2026
Bangladeshi apparel exports witnessed a decline of 8.29% to US $3.92 billion in May 2026 as against $3.59 billion in May 2025.Knitwear exports totaled...
Punjab 2026-27 season cotton cultivation reaches its lowest-ever level
Cotton sowing in the state of Punjab has reached its lowest-ever level. Against a target of 1.25 lakh hectares for the 2026-27 kharif season,...
MENA region gets first integrated & carbon-neutral textile city
A Chinese company plans to build the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region’s first integrated, carbon-neutral textile industrial city in Egypt at an investment...
Indonesia introduces world’s first halal yarn. Move to strengthen local fashion industry
A collaboration between PT Milangkori Persada and Delana Halal Fashion has resulted in launch of the world's first halal-certified textile yarn. This initiative expands...
Acreage in world’s biggest cotton producing countries to slip in 2026-27 season
The acreage under cotton cultivation amongst the biggest cotton producers in the world like China, USA, Australia, Pakistan and Brazil is expected to decline...
Türkiye ranks 1st in Europe and 5th worldwide in home textile exports – Minister
Türkiye ranks first in Europe and fifth worldwide in home textile exports, accounting for a 2.6% share of worldwide home textile exports.This was informed...
South Indian spinners body demands permanent & predictable 11% cotton import duty policy
The South India Spinners Association (SISPA), while welcoming the government’s decision to temporarily exempt the 11% import duty on cotton has emphasised, that recurring...
