Cotton is struggling to compete against synthetic fibers, with polyester now the most widely used fiber in the world.

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High-count cotton yarn sales remain moderate Author:Jiewei Time: Feb 18 2025 11:08AM ...

Some cotton market watchers are predicting that the old crop March, May, and July futures contracts could bump the trading ...

The term Egyptian cotton gets thrown around a lot as shorthand for very fancy sheets, but not all Egyptian cotton is created equal. Some sheets made from Egyptian cotton will be certified as such ...

Essentially you need similar tools as embroidery – the embroidery hoop, thread – in this case yarn – a needle and fabric. The fabric for punch needling is called ‘monks cloth’, it’s a loose even weave ...

A 180-year-old tree will be felled this week after "local support" for its removal to allow repair work to take place. Leeds City Council said the oak, which stands close to Otley Bridge over the ...

At the time of his interview, at age 45, poverty and illness had forced him to borrow money from his employer and work off his debt on a nine-acre cotton farm connected to the supply chain of Pratibha ...

The raised, loose yarns are more vulnerable to pet claws, rings with edges, and long toenails. The ribbed texture of this cotton blanket looks unfussy on the bed. Its thicker cotton top is backed ...

Fearne Cotton has revealed she still owns her scandalous Love Island dress. The presenter, 43, hosted season two of the original celebrity format alongside Patrick Kielty in 2006 - 11 years ...

Donald Trump was sworn in as the nation’s 47th president inside the Capitol Rotunda. He declared in his second inaugural address that “America’s decline is over.” Photo: Jim Watson/AFP ...

Bangladesh's textile industry faces increasing reliance on imported yarn Cotton yarn imports rose 39% in 2024, costing $2.28 billion Local mills struggle due to rising costs and reduced incentives ...