Comment: Fibre, textiles and “captive customers”
In his previous article David Birnbaum suggested that the availability of local fibre appears to be a handicap for garment-making…
Fibre and its role in the global garment industry
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Comment: Fibre and its role in the global garment industry
For most industries, the availability of local raw materials is a decided advantage. Not so for the garment industry, says…
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WORLD: Cotton seen losing market share to polyester
Cotton is expected to continue to lose market share this season after the latest indices suggest prices will be "substantially"…
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BANGLADESH: To increase cotton imports from Uzbekistan
Bangladesh is planning to import 200,000 tonnes of cotton annually from Uzbekistan in a new multi-annual deal to be finalised…
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US: Cotton production “to hit four-year low”
Cotton production in the US is set to fall further in 2013-14, hitting its lowest level since 2009, according to…
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WORLD: Is China’s fibre market overheating?
Global demand for fibres is set to rise by 4.5% this year, according to a new report – but it…
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CHINA: Textile firms fight for cotton import quotas
Chinese textile manufacturers are competing to secure import quotas for well-priced and high quality cotton, as the government pressures them…