Scientists have developed a fabric material that can convert body heat and solar energy into electricity and has the potential for energy harvesting, health monitoring and movement tracking applications. It can detect temperature changes and a range of other sensors to monitor pressure, chemical composition and more.

The Indian government has extended the implementation of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on cotton by one year, now scheduled to take effect on August 27, 2025. This order, which enforces stringent quality standards, faces opposition from India's ginning industry, predominantly made up of MSMEs, due to the high costs associated with modernization to meet these standards.

Nine fashion industry organisations have outlined joint recommendations for responsible apparel sourcing in Bangladesh amid reports of unpaid and reduced wages.

Zara and Circ have released a second collection of clothing made using fabric from recycled textile waste, which aims to demonstrate the quality of Circ’s fabrics.

Supply chain traceability firm Haelixa is using its DNA marking and testing technology to transform the traceability and verification of regenerative agriculture framework regenagri.

Target Corp. reported a 2.7% revenue increase to $25.5 billion and a 36.6% rise in operating income for Q2. Apparel grew by 3% and beauty products saw high-single digit gains, boosting adjusted earnings per share by 40% year-over-year.

ICE cotton prices rose to a three-week high, closing with modest gains due to reduced US and global cotton production forecasts and higher crude oil prices. The December contract settled at 69.07 cents per pound.

China’s new guidelines aim to accelerate the green transformation across industries and services, targeting a largely green, low-carbon economy by 2035.

Disease in cotton crop leads to an 8% reduction in yield and to check this the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), in its largest ever single investment in a first-of-its-kind collaborative approach, has forged a $13 million partnership with Australian cotton growers to mitigate its economic impacts.

The US Leading Economic Index (LEI) dropped by 0.6% in July 2024, marking a 2.1% decline over six months. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) stayed flat, and the Lagging Economic Index (LAG) fell by 0.1%. Industrial production was a major economic challenge.

Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises are focusing on sustainable production to meet environmental standards and regulations. Some are investing in green logistics to cut transportation costs and improve supply chain efficiency.

Better Cotton Pakistan has partnered with the Punjab Urban Land Systems Enhancement (PULSE) initiative to improve verifiable cotton farming data and enhance transparency across Punjab's textile supply chain.