Cotton caught in economic recovery

VIEWPOINT: Higher cotton cost tied to economic recovery

Will the recent decision by the Indian government to halt cotton exports have serious repercussions for garment makers around the…

THE FLANARANT: Indian cotton ban masks higher input costs

The Indian government's recent decision to halt cotton exports has led to claims from textile-producing countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan…

PAKISTAN: Cotton shortage hits spinning mills

Pakistan could see the closure of 70% of its spinning plants by the end of May due to a cotton…

SOURCING: US clothing import prices hit a 20-year low

The average price of US clothing imports has fallen to its lowest level in over 20 years, according to the…

VIETNAM: Increasing cotton price hurts textile industry

Increasing prices of imported cotton is threatening local textile and garment production in Vietnam, which relies heavily on imported cotton.Vietnam…

ANALYSIS: Cotton prices surge on Indian subcontinent

With the aim of moderating domestic prices of cotton yarn, last week the Indian government said it would suspend a…