UK's CottonConnect and the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) have signed an agreement to work together on knowledge sharing, innovation, environmental sustainability assessment and joint project initiatives.

Global strategy consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is set to acquire Quantis to further strengthen climate and sustainability (C&S) expertise and transformation capability. Together, BCG and Quantis intend to "lead the global transformation toward a new planetary economy" in which business gives nature a seat at the table.

The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya's INTEXTER department has conducted an analysis to calculate the share of fibres used in the clothes that are dumped in textile collection bins. The study uses an innovative methodology and is therefore more accurate than other approaches so far.

Against backdrop of recent EU policy developments, a new social dialogue project — Towards Zero Adverse Impact of the European Leather Industry – Green Deal Leather — has been initiated. texfash.com reports.

The State of New York will give $10 million to projects focusing on industry challenges and opportunities, with priority given to those involving the use of state crops and material inputs, and cultivating technology that accelerates sustainability in the fashion and textiles industry.

The ensuing 36th International Cotton Conference will explore, among other things, the issue of traceability in supply chains. The subject has gained prominence in the light of the proposed EU supply chain law, and demands for transparency and greater sustainability worldwide.

A survey of 19,000 consumers across the US, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, China, India and Brazil, has found that consumers are not paying a premium for "sustainable" products yet. About 70% admitted to feeling wary of corporate sustainability claims and commitments.

In a bid to nurture innovation and technology talent and encourage young people to embrace innovative and entrepreneurial mindset to drive change for social good and societal impact, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has announced a Sustainable Future Challenge: Textile and Fashion.

In a bid to establish a closely-knit system that keeps the market evolutions and buyers’ needs into account, a total of seven fashion trade show organisers have joined hands under the #finallytogether hashtag in Italy for events to be organised throughout September.

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has lifted its ban on Indian garment exporter Natchi Apparel Pvt Ltd, which supplied to H&M, among others. The ban was lifted after the company provided evidence that forced labour at its factory had been eliminated.