Cotton Incorporated brought together textile and apparel industry leaders for its Cotton Sustainability Summit, held Sept. 28-30 in San Diego, to examine challenges and opportunities shaping the future of cotton. Discussions focused on science-based sustainability measurement, regenerative agriculture, evolving regulations, microplastics and material innovation. The event emphasized the importance of industry collaboration, research and credible environmental data in strengthening cotton’s competitiveness and advancing responsible sourcing throughout the textile supply chain.