A quiet but powerful transformation is underway in the European Union. The continent, once burdened by mounting waste, is steadily evolving into a hub of recycling innovation. The rise in recycling initiatives and increasing recognition of waste as a valuable resource are paving the way for a thriving recyc... Read more
The forthcoming EU Green Rules are poised to reshape the landscape for suppliers, buyers, and consumers across Europe. As the bloc strengthens its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, a closer look at the price impacts, investment needs, and consumer implications reveals a complex picture. Th... Read more
Global fiber production increased to unprecedented levels in 2023, reaching a historic peak of 124 million tons, marking a 7per cent increase from the previous year reveals Textile Exchange's latest Materials Market Report. This growth indicates a doubling of production since 2000, with projections suggesti... Read more
On September 28, in a landmark move towards environmental sustainability, California governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, into law. This legislation establishes the nation's first extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for textile recycling, aim... Read more
India's pivotal role in the global natural fiber industry took center stage at the Natural Fiber Connect (NFC) conference held in Biela on September 19-20, 2024. Discussions and presentations highlighted India's significant contributions to sustainable fiber production and its commitment to eco-friendly pra... Read more
Green yarn and fibre platform returns Yarn Expo Spring 2025 is set to take place from March 11-13 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, aiming to build on the success of its previous edition. This globally recognized event continues to serve as a major platform for sustainable yarn ... Read more
As the global fashion industry prepares to embrace greener practices, manufacturers in low-income countries are feeling the heat of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The directive, aimed at making global supply chains more sustainable, has manufacturers worried a... Read more
The Kasturi Cotton brand and initiative was launched in India with the ambitious goal of revolutionizing the country's cotton industry and reestablishing it as a premier source of high-quality cotton in the global market. The initiative is anchored in the recognition that despite being one of the world's l... Read more
In a concerning trend that threatens environmental health and sustainability goals, a new report by the Changing Markets Foundation has exposed a disturbing reliance on synthetic textiles among major fashion brands. This 'plastic paralysis' perpetuates the overproduction of cheap, disposable clothing, under... Read more
The fashion industry, a trendsetter known for its volatility, is facing a new challenge – a climate one. Sweltering heatwaves are disrupting business as usual, forcing brands to adapt to a world where scorching summers are becoming the norm. A 2022 study by the World Meteorological Organization... Read more
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, taking place in Shanghai from October 14-18, members of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, will unveil advanced technologies aimed at aiding regional manufacturers in producing sustainable fabrics. These innovations come in response to increasing market demands for sust... Read more
In just over a decade, Shein has transformed the fast fashion landscape, becoming a global phenomenon known for its ultra-cheap clothing, vast online selection, and trend-driven styles. The company's business model hinges on a lightning-fast supply chain that leverages AI technology to predict consumer dema... Read more
The relentless rise of cheap fast fashion and ultra-fast fashion brands has impacted the global fashion industry in more ways than one. The consequences of this trend are far-reaching, affecting both consumer behavior and also the once-thriving secondhand clothing trade. The allure of trendy, disposable clo... Read more
The Natural Fibre Connect (NFC) conference, held at the Città Studi Conference Centre in Biella from September 19 to 20, 2024, emerged as a vital platform for stakeholders in the natural fiber industry to discuss and collaborate on strategies for sustainable growth and innovation. The event brought t... Read more
On October 10, 2024, Lenzing AG's Extraordinary General Meeting elected three new mem... Read more
Baldwin Technology, part of BW Converting, will present its TexCoat G4 precision spra... Read more
Valued at $174.79 billion in 2023, the global woolen textiles market is projected to ... Read more
The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has launched a new initiative to support stakeholders... Read more
The Northern European fashion retailer C&A recycles denim leftovers from its own ... Read more
In anticipation of the World Cotton Day on Oct 7, UK-based sustainable cotton organis... Read more
During the International Cotton Advisory Committee Plenary Meeting, the Private Secto... Read more
Curated by Alcova Milano, the Heimtextil Trends 25/26 will offer fresh perspectives f... Read more
The Netherlands-based Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) has signed an MoU with Vietn... Read more
For the first time, Milan's iconic La Scala Theater spotlighted a dye made solely fro... Read more
A global leader in supply chain solutions for consumer brands and retailers, Li &... Read more
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) began its 82nd Plenary Meeting in ... Read more
Wool Month 2024 kicks off with more activities than ever before, aiming to increase c... Read more
eVent Fabrics, a leader in waterproof and breathable laminates, has hired three key t... Read more
Li & Fung Limited has announced a new licensing partnership with contemporary bra... Read more
Archroma has appointed Rajiv Sharma as its new CEO, effective October 1, 2024, with a... Read more
Cotton made in Africa (CmiA), a sustainable cotton standard, partnered with the Zambi... Read more
Thai Acrylic Fibre Co, (TAF) has teamed up with the FibreTrace technology to offer fu... Read more
Lenzing Group’s subsidiary, LD Celulose International GmbH, has successfully is... Read more
The ZDHC Foundation has named Francesco Pianca as its new Chief Programme Officer, ef... Read more
Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, has been named to The Busin... Read more
A White Paper developed by QSA Partners in partnership with industry bodies like the ... Read more
Having risen by 7 per cent from 116 million tons in 2022 to 124 million tons in 2023,... Read more
Jeanologia has joined the Open Lab initiative, spearheaded by the Hong Kong Research ... Read more
Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra, unveiled the he ‘E-Te... Read more
As global fashion faces new green supply-chain regulations, clothing manufacturers in... Read more
Ukrainian denim brand Kseniaschnaider, founded by Ksenia and Anton Schnaider, has bee... Read more
Archroma, a leader in specialty chemicals for sustainable solutions, has launched &ls... Read more
A new collaboration between Monforts, BW Converting, and Archroma aims to revolutioni... Read more
China's Commerce Ministry has launched an investigation into PVH Corp, the parent com... Read more
Woolmark has introduced its latest global campaign, ‘Wear Wool, Not Waste,&rsqu... Read more
Consolidating its position as a global leader in sustainability, the garment industry... Read more
The Government of Uganda has launched the ‘Banatex Project,’ a pioneering... Read more
The Government of Uganda has launched the ‘Banatex Project,’ a pioneering... Read more
Taiwan’s textile industry showcased its expertise in sportswear and sustainable... Read more
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has achieved a Gold rating from Eco... Read more
World Emblem, the leading emblem and patch manufacturer, introduces Flexbroidery, a n... Read more
A pioneer in biological technologies for plastic and textile recycling, Carbios ... Read more
German knitwear manufacturer Knit Core plans to launch its first seamless 3D knitwear... Read more
India's textile sector is set for substantial growth with a 28 per cent budget increa... Read more
The share of European Union in global used clothing exports is estimated to continue ... Read more
Coats Digital’s FastReactFabric has been shortlisted in nine categories at The ... Read more
The Indian textiles and clothing industry, the second-largest employment provider aft... Read more
Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), Rakesh Mehra, congra... Read more
The 14th edition of the India Tex Trends Fair was inaugurated today in Tokyo by His E... Read more
Archroma, renowned for its specialty chemicals aimed at sustainable solutions, is par... Read more
A total of 39 Vietnamese garment and textile enterprises participated in the leading ... Read more
A specialist in sorting and logistics for end-of-life apparel and footwear, Canadian ... Read more
Waste from the global apparel industry leaks about millions of tons of plastic in the... Read more
Global sports company Puma aims to expand its textile-to-textile recycling innovation... Read more
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has partne... Read more
Online resale platform ThredUp has appointed Noam Paransky to its board of directors.... Read more
British Wool has announced a strategic investment in NexGen Tree Shelters Ltd., a com... Read more
Marking its 50th anniversary, global textile manufacturer and designer of commercial,... Read more
Textile Minister Giriraj Singh unveiled the government's plan to expand the Rs 10,000... Read more
Tonello has unveiled its new website, ‘Inspiring,’ offering a fresh persp... Read more
Fashion and textile tradeshow, ‘Sourced Sri Lanka’ concluded successfully... Read more