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International Cotton Conference to focus on sustainability

The 34th International Cotton Conference 2018 will focus on sustainable cotton and textile production. It will provide a forum for scientifically founded and practically useful insights into main problems areas of cotton and its supply chain. It will also discuss priorities of consumers as buyers. Cotton Insights is the theme for the 2018 International Cotton Conference in Bremen, Germany on March 21. The three-day conference aims to bring together latest research and its practical benefits. It provides information on responsible cotton/seed cultivation, biotechnological modification of seeds and their application. Innovative processes for the development of new cotton products and equipment will be presented, including trade issues and the export of cotton.

The conference will host sessions and panel discussions on various topics. The topics will pour light on the entire cotton supply chain, including sustainability, cotton quality, seed breeding, digitalisation, research and textile processes.

Jürgen Jansen, will moderate a discussion in his capacity as head of the secretariat of the German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles. He will introduce the topic and define the main points using the example of the textile partnership.

Allan Williams, R&D manager, Cotton Research & Development Corporation (CRDC), Australia, will emphasise on the need to measure progress in sustainable cotton production using objective, internationally recognised methods. Jesse Daystar, VP-Cotton Incorporated USA, will present latest life cycle assessment results covering the lifecycle of fibres and textiles through to end consumers.

Eddie Jernigan, Jernigan Global, will discuss why the era of cheap polyester is coming to an end in China. Richard A Venditti, a professor at North Carolina State University, US, will explain the impact of release of different types of micro-fibres from household laundry on water bodies and the state of biodegradability.

 
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