Cotton Association of India news and archive

Glut in cotton could lead to cheaper clothes

With a glut on the horizon, apparel makers are hoping a reduction in cotton prices would reverse a year-long trend of price increase. The Cotton Association of India has pegged production at 380 lakh bales this year, manufacturers are looking forward to sourcing at lower rates and passing on the benefit to buyers. The key determinant in apparel...

Apparel

India’s cotton imports on steep rise

An increase in cotton imports into the country due to low domestic supply and lower prices abroad would further lead to heightened demand for cotton. According to industry sources, the cotton imports to India are likely to triple in the year ending September 30, 2012. So far the mills in the world’s second biggest cotton producer have already...

Fashion

Cottonscape: Industry celebrates cotton in fashion

Fashion and textile industry leaders gathered to celebrate Cottonscape, a day dedicated to celebrating cotton in fashion. The event featured fashion shows by designers Rina Dhaka, Anita Dongre and brand Provogue, a fashion trend forecast, denim art installation featuring fabrics from Arvind’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection as evening wear, a...