The USDA's August 2024 WASDE report cut global cotton production and inventory forecasts due to lower demand in China, with US production also reduced to 15.11 million bales.

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index shows increased spare capacity globally. Asian factory demand is weak, North American suppliers and Mexican manufacturers report underutilized capacity, and Europe continues to face a manufacturing recession.

Matthew Parrott and Chris Luft created a plastic recycling system used by Syre to turn polyester from textiles into products like car seatbelts, aiming to reduce environmental impact. Their startup, formerly Premirr Plastics, specializes in sustainable recycling.

Bal Raksha Bharat, also known as Save the Children India, has partnered with Swedish retail giant H&M Group on a circular economy project to “revolutionise waste management” in Bengaluru.

Rice University engineers have created a reactor that converts wastewater nitrates into ammonia, offering a greener alternative to the Haber-Bosch process and advancing sustainability by improving both ammonia production and water purification.

A new project has been launched in India to promote fundamental principles and rights at working among cotton growers in India. The project, a collaboration between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), will lay emphasis on small and marginal farmers as well as migrant labour working in the sector.

Cotton harvesting in Brazil is progressing, with market focus on fulfilling contracts as spot prices lag. The CEPEA/ESALQ index dropped 1.37% by mid-August. Brazil's cotton area is set to expand by 16.9% in 2023-24, with global production expected to rise by 3.6% in 2024-25.

Cotton Incorporated is developing an innovative method to recycle cotton by converting it into glucose, which could revolutionize the fashion industry by turning textile waste into valuable resources.

Inspired by the adaptive thermal regulation mechanism in pigeons, a team of researchers in Hong Kong has developed the first-of-its-kind intelligent soft robotic clothing for automatic temperature adaptation and thermal insulation in hot environments, offering superior personal protection and thermal comfort across a range of temperatures.

Latin America's dependence on oil, notably in Colombia and Mexico, highlights the need for diversification. Exploring alternative revenue sources and focusing on sustainable energy and economic sector development is crucial for stability.

Vestium redefines tailored suits with unique materials and customizable, gender-neutral options. They use sustainable fabrics and collaborate with artists, focusing on quality and durability.

Candiani Denim's Re-Cyclone R&D program uses recycled materials to produce sustainable denim. In partnership with Humana People to People Italia and Filatura Astro, the program turns old garments into new yarns, incorporating technologies like Blue Seed cotton.