{"id":34546,"date":"2024-12-16T15:02:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T09:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2024\/12\/16\/shaping-the-future-of-cotton-cotton-usa-unviels-new-benchmarking-tool-for-spinning-mills-at-cotton-day-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T15:02:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T09:32:32","slug":"shaping-the-future-of-cotton-cotton-usa-unviels-new-benchmarking-tool-for-spinning-mills-at-cotton-day-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2024\/12\/16\/shaping-the-future-of-cotton-cotton-usa-unviels-new-benchmarking-tool-for-spinning-mills-at-cotton-day-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaping The Future Of Cotton \u2013 Cotton USA Unviels New Benchmarking Tool For Spinning Mills At Cotton Day 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 16:<\/strong> <\/span>Cotton Day 2024 hosted in Coimbatore, India, gathered industry leaders and experts to explore the latest advancements shaping the textile sector. Organized by Cotton Council International (CCI), the event focused on sustainability, technology, and global trade, highlighting the role of U.S. Cotton and Indian textile Industry in the global cotton value chain. Key discussions centred on the innovations propelling the industry\u2019s growth and future success.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. William Bettendorf, Director of COTTON USA Supply Chain for South Asia, provided valuable insights into the growing success of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol program. \u201cThe Trust Protocol\u2019s exponential growth demonstrates a collective commitment to transparency and\u00a0sustainability,\u201d\u00a0he\u00a0noted.\u00a0\u201cThese\u00a0innovations\u00a0are\u00a0not\u00a0only\u00a0fortifying\u00a0supply\u00a0chains\u00a0but\u00a0also opening new opportunities for Indian mills and brands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0significant\u00a0highlight\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0event\u00a0was\u00a0the\u00a0emphasis\u00a0on Supima\u2019s\u00a0contributions\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0textile industry. Mr. Marc Lewkowitz, President &amp; CEO of Supima, underscored the importance of collaboration. \u201cSupima cotton\u2019s premium quality, alongside our innovative AQRe\u2122 Project platform, enables Indian manufacturers to meet international demands with precision, responsibility, and authenticity\u201d he said. \u201cThis partnership reflects a shared vision for a sustainable and future-focused textile industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The discussions also focused on the impact of removal of import duty on Extra Long Staple cotton.\u00a0This\u00a0policy\u00a0shift\u00a0has\u00a0made\u00a0high-quality\u00a0U.S.\u00a0Pima\u00a0fibre more\u00a0accessible\u00a0to\u00a0Indian\u00a0mills, enhancing their global competitiveness. Experts also noted the growing preference for U.S. Pima cotton, India, this year accounts for more than 40% of U.S Pima export commitment reflecting the demand for superior quality.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Peush Narang, Representative of Cotton Council International, opened the event by emphasizing India\u2019s pivotal role in the textile sector. \u201cIndia\u2019s textile industry remains at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, positioning it as a key player in\u00a0shaping the future of global cotton trade,\u201d he remarked. He also highlighted the importance of U.S.-India collaboration\u00a0in\u00a0fostering\u00a0sustainable\u00a0practices\u00a0to\u00a0meet\u00a0the\u00a0evolving\u00a0needs\u00a0of global\u00a0markets. Mr. Narang further emphasized the need to remove the import duty on U.S. Upland Cotton, which would provide Indian spinning mills with greater access to high-quality fibre from the U.S., enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of India\u2019s textile industry.<\/p>\n<p>Technology and innovation were central themes throughout the event. The introduction of the\u00a0Mill\u00a0Performance Index\u2014a live\u00a0dashboard for\u00a0tracking and optimizing\u00a0mill productivity\u2014 demonstrated the transformative potential of data-driven tools in the industry. Additionally, advancements\u00a0in\u00a0traceability,\u00a0including\u00a0insights\u00a0from\u00a0U.S.\u00a0Cotton\u00a0Industry,\u00a0Textile\u00a0Genesis\u00a0and Oritain showcased how technology can enhance transparency and build consumer trust.<\/p>\n<p>Cotton\u00a0Day\u00a02024\u00a0offered\u00a0a\u00a0comprehensive\u00a0outlook\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0future\u00a0of\u00a0textiles,\u00a0retail,\u00a0and\u00a0spinning mills. The event featured insightful sessions, including a detailed discussion on the\u00a0<em>Indian Textile\u00a0Retail\u00a0Outlook\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0Emerging\u00a0Trends\u00a0Impacting\u00a0the\u00a0Fashion\u00a0Retail\u00a0Industry<\/em>.\u00a0Industry experts shared their perspectives on how the retail landscape is evolving and the keyfactors shaping the future of fashion retail in India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About\u00a0Cotton\u00a0Council\u00a0International\u00a0(CCI):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cotton\u00a0Council\u00a0International\u00a0(CCI)\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0non-profit\u00a0trade\u00a0association\u00a0that\u00a0promotes\u00a0U.S.\u00a0cotton fibre and manufactured cotton products worldwide under the COTTON USA\u2122 trademark. \u00a0With\u00a0over\u00a065\u00a0years\u00a0of\u00a0experience,\u00a0CCI\u00a0works\u00a0to\u00a0make\u00a0U.S.\u00a0cotton\u00a0the\u00a0preferred fibre\u00a0for\u00a0mills, manufacturers, brands, and retailers, driving export growth and ensuring sustainability. For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cottonusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cottonusa.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 16: Cotton Day 2024 hosted in Coimbatore, India, gathered industry leaders and experts to explore the latest advancements shaping the textile sector. Organized by Cotton Council International (CCI), the event focused on sustainability, technology, and global trade, highlighting the role of U.S. Cotton and Indian textile Industry in the global&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2024\/12\/16\/shaping-the-future-of-cotton-cotton-usa-unviels-new-benchmarking-tool-for-spinning-mills-at-cotton-day-2024\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &ldquo;Shaping The Future Of Cotton \u2013 Cotton USA Unviels New Benchmarking Tool For Spinning Mills At Cotton Day 2024&rdquo;<\/span> &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34547,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[634],"class_list":["post-34546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-lifestyle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34546","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34546"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34546\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34546"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}