Ginners launch crackdown to improve cotton quality

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has initiated a crackdown on the mixing of low-grade cotton with higher-quality lint, a practice that has been damaging the overall quality of Pakistan’s cotton. The move is aimed at improving cotton quality and boosting exports, with an emphasis on ensuring fair practices in the ginning process. This initiative, which marks a first in the country, comes amid growing concerns over the declining quality of domestically produced cotton. A major reason for this, as identified by textile mill owners, is the practice of mixing substandard cotton with premium grades, which undermines the quality of the entire bale. Such practices have led to increased imports of cotton, as mills increasingly rely on foreign supplies to meet demand for high-quality raw materials.