Only one crop in agriculture provides both food and fibre, and that is cotton. Considering how cosy, breathable, hypoallergenic, and long-lasting it is, it is used in every other type of fabric. About 28.67 million farmers are employed by the 75 nations across 5 continents that grow cotton. Since this industry generates income and employment in rural areas, cotton is the main source of livelihood.
Every year on October 7, the world celebrates cotton. One of the fabrics that we use the most in our wardrobes is cotton because it is comfortable to wear, cosy, strong, and hypoallergenic as mentioned above. With 28.67 million agricultural producers and millions of households worldwide, cotton is not just a basic good but also a significant one. The importance of cotton in sustaining economic stability and creating jobs in the least developed nations is highlighted on World Cotton Day (L.D.C.s).
World Cotton Day: History
The Cotton Four nations—Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mali—took the action to establish World Cotton Day, which was first celebrated on October 7, 2019. The International Cotton Advisory Committee (I.C.A.C.), the World Trade Organisation (W.T.O.) Secretariat, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (U.N.C.T.A.D. ), as well as the International Trade Centre all provided assistance in organising the event (I.T.C.). It’s a chance to spread knowledge about cotton-related topics and present cotton-related initiatives and goods.
For developing and least-developed nations, cotton serves as a safety net. For many rural workers and small landowners, it is an important source of income and subsistence. Cotton provides 27% of the world’s textile needs while only taking up 2.1% of arable land, and hardly any cotton is wasted in the production process. Over 100 million families in 75 nations across five continents gain from its use in textile materials, cosmetic products, fuel, edible oils, livestock feed, and other products. It is breathable, cosy, strong, adaptable, and hypoallergenic to use cotton as a fabric.
To acknowledge cotton’s significance as a major global factor of production, a day dedicated to it is celebrated. Its goals include bringing in more donors and recipients, improving cotton development assistance, highlighting cotton and those who work in its production and trade, advancing related technology and R&D, and locating new buyers and partner organisations in the private sector.
Important and useful facts about Cotton you should know:
● It takes more than 200 days to grow: Cotton begins to grow between December and March, and it takes about 200 days to reach development.
● It offers employment all year long: One tonne of cotton can employ five people on average full-time throughout the year in some impoverished regions.
● Cotton comes in four varieties: Worldwide, four varieties of cotton plants—Gossypium hirsutum, Gossypium arboreum, Gossypium barbadense, as well as Gossypium herbaceum—are grown for commercial purposes.
● Moisture makes it stronger: Unlike the majority of fibres, cotton strengthens when wet, as opposed to most other types of fibres.
● It’s one of the most absorbent fabrics available in the world
Some things you can do this World Cotton Day
Introduce your goods
World Cotton Day gives you the chance to promote your cotton-based products. Additionally, it’s an opportunity to look for fresh partnerships with other cotton growers.
Provide assistance
The cotton industry in developing nations needs help, and now is the time to provide it. The global cotton industry may benefit from innovation and environmentally friendly standards as a result of this.
Impart information on cotton
Through social media campaigns or involvement in media events, educate your neighbourhood about cotton. The significance of this natural fibre needs to be better understood by more people.
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