Intertek Hong Kong Speaks at “Cotton ConneXions ▪ Insight to Impact” Event

15 Jul 2026

Driving Sustainable Textile Transformation Through Innovation, Compliance and Collaboration

Intertek Hong Kong was recently invited to be a keynote speaker at “Cotton ConneXions ▪ Insight to Impact” in Vietnam. Our General Manager of Softlines, Hong Kong, Jack Wong, delivered key insights on European Union regulatory updates for sustainable textile and apparel production, helping brands, mills, and manufacturers better understand evolving compliance requirements and their impact on global supply chains.

Organised by Cotton Incorporated, the “Cotton ConneXions ▪ Insight to Impact” conference offered a diverse platform to explore innovation and inspire new fabric ideas and developments around actionable ESG goals, physical and digital traceability, promoting environmentally sustainable cotton-rich products. It brought together industry players from textile and garment mills, as well as brands and retailers to bridge innovation and opportunity while reinforcing the commitment to a more sustainable, transparent, and high-performing textile future.

The one-day conference brought together more than 300 textile industry leaders from 140 companies across 10 countries, including 45 global brands, retailers, mills, and chemical suppliers. The event focused on driving cotton fibre innovation, addressing evolving market demands, and navigating shifting global regulations

This event provided an excellent opportunity for knowledge exchange and meaningful dialogue with industry partners across the textile and apparel value chain. It also enabled us to strengthen our leadership in sustainable textiles by sharing practical insights, promoting best practices in compliance and sustainability, and demonstrating how our end-to-end solutions empower customers to transform regulatory complexity into strategic advantage.

Jack said:

“I am truly honored to have the opportunity to speak at this esteemed event and to engage with brands. Intertek's Softlines Sustainability services enable global fashion brands, retailers, and textile manufacturers to ensure eco-friendly practices throughout their entire supply chain from footwear chemical testing to functional textiles testing, physical performance evaluation and more."

Colm Deasy, CEO, Asia, said,

“The textile industry is at a pivotal moment where sustainability, transparency and performance must go hand in hand. At Intertek, we are committed to bringing quality, safety and sustainability to life. By helping our customers anticipate change and manage risk with confidence, we create tangible value through stronger sustainable performance - empowering them to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding global marketplace.”