COTTON, NEWHORIZONS

In Brazil, the main raw material used by the textile industry is cotton, with a total installed capacity surpassing 900 thousand tons per year. Through sophisticated and modern planting, harvesting and ginning processes, the cotton becomes the raw material which will be processed and transformed into cotton yarn, which in turn, is used by the weaving and knitting mills to complete the productive chain up to the garment industry.

LAFERLINS' role is very important within the context in the cotton industry since it is a business highly influenced by the international market. The constant monitoring of the market is therefore essential for LAFERLINS. Through this, it is possible to maintain the competitiveness of the Brazilian product, and at the same time, allow to search and to negotiate with other supplying sources that have a better price.

With the present concern in protecting the environment and considering the ever reducing availability of crude oil for the production of synthetic fibers, the world cotton demand must and will grow even more. This is why the administration of all contracts has to be carried out by a capable company with proven experience throughout its dealings.