29. May 2020 The desiccation of the Aral Sea is often cited in conjunction with the alleged high water use during cotton production, blaming cotton as origin. The truth is that due to political decisions of the... To the article
Absorbing the Corona Consequences: the Cotton Industry’s Trade Rules Could Help
26. May 2020 Interview with Axel Trede, arbitrator at the Bremen Cotton Exchange and at the International Cotton Association. The corona crisis is having an extreme impact on the textile chain. Textile and clothing shops that have... To the article
Cotton Protects – Face Masks from the Bremen Cotton Exchange
20. May 2020 The Bremen Cotton Exchange has provided its employees as well as its lessees of office spaces in the Cotton Exchange building with face masks for health protection – made of cotton at GOTS standard... To the article
40 Million Households Produce Natural Fibres
13. May 2020 An estimated 40 million households (households vary in size from an average of 3 in China to 15 in some countries of Africa) were engaged in natural fibre production during 2019. This estimate from... To the article
Corona and consequences for insurance coverages
5. May 2020 The insurance broker ATS Assekuranzmakler, member of the Bremen Cotton Exchange, draws attention to consequences and duties under corporate insurance policies caused by the present corona crisis. As Covid-19 may lead to delays of... To the article
DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award 2020 – Apply now!
5. May 2020 For the fourth time in a row since 2017, the Discover National Fibre Initiative is once again inviting entries for its now coveted ‘DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award’. The aim of the award... To the article