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2026-05-04
China projected to increase cotton production, yields, and imports in 2026/27
World cotton production in the 2026/27 season is projected at 25.9 million tonnes, exceeding global consumption of 25.2 million tonnes, according to the May 2026 issue of Cotton This Month. That means both production and consumption are expected to remain close to current season levels, while global cotton trade is projected to decline by 2.7% to approximately 9.6-9.7 million tonnes.
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2026-04-16
VDMA members at Techtextil: Smart technologies for technical textiles
At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, the members of VDMA Textile Machinery underline their key role as global technology leaders for technical textiles and textile processing. With a strong presence of more than 50 members they will highlight how engineering excellence, innovation strength and sustainability expertise from Germany and Europe are shaping the future of the textile industry. Seven companies will be present at the VDMA group stand in the centre of hall 12.0.
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2026-04-16
Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience
In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.
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Texprocess 2026
Between investment restraint and modernization pressure
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Europe is losing its textile industry
Techtextil 2026
Italian textile machinery innovation takes center stage in Frankfurt for Techtextil 2026
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