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What is kenaf fiber?
Kenaf is a bast fiber extracted from the outer bark of the plant. The scientific name of kenaf is Hibiscuc cannabinus and belongs to the family Malvaceace. Kenaf is also known by other names such as
prAna develops it's new Cardiff Fleece
With more than 22 years of experience, prAna clothing and gear is made with intention that every detail, from trim and fabric to hangtags, is carefully designed to strengthen our lives today while
Egypt plans to double cotton production for better export opportunities
In an effort to revive the Egypt’s rewarding cotton industry that can help its stagnant economy, the farmers enlarge the area planted with cotton. Farmers at Fayoum province, some 100 km
Ugandan strives to revamp its cotton production
Cotton is Uganda’s third largest export crop after coffee and tea, as well as the main source of income for some 250,000 households. After the Ugandan government launching a campaign to
California's two benchmark cotton varieties are in short supply
The two benchmark cotton varieties, PhytoGen 72, the benchmark for Acala cotton, and PhytoGen 800, its Pima cousin, are in short supply with the company and will no longer be offered once supplies
AbTF invests €2.8 mn to improve livelihoods of African cotton farmers
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has launched a new EUR2.8 million (US$2.9 million) co-operative initiative to help small-scale farmers in Africa develop climate change mitigation
Timberland expands its line of regenerative leather footwear
Timberland has launched a new line of eco-conscious hikers to its list, made from regenerative leather, as part of its pledge to make a net positive effect on the environment by 2030. According
How is organic cotton different from conventional cotton?
More than half of the cotton fiber needs are fulfilled by cotton which has made cotton the most popular fiber in the world. But as the demand for cotton is growing worldwide, farmers are adopting