Sustainability

Belize Initiative Explores Sargassum Seaweed As Sustainable Textile Raw Material

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

A new partnership between marine scientists and textile innovators is seeking to transform invasive sargassum seaweed from an environmental challenge into a sustainable resource for the textile industry. The collaboration brings together Black in Marine Science (BIMS), an international network

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ReFiber Launches Mumbai Textile Recycling Initiative

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

ReFiber, powered by OterRi, will launch a city-wide post-consumer textile waste collection and upcycling initiative in Mumbai on World Environment Day, June 5, 2026. The programme aims to establish a structured ecosystem for collecting, sorting, recovering and repurposing discarded textiles while generating environmental and social benefits. The initiative will be

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Lindex And BASF Bring Textile-To-Textile Recycled Polyamide To Lingerie

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Lindex has partnered with BASF to introduce textile-to-textile recycled polyamide into the lingerie segment, marking a significant step towards circular material innovation in fashion. Through the collaboration, Lindex will integrate BASF’s loopamid, a recycled polyamide 6 produced entirely from textile waste, into selected lingerie products scheduled for launch in early

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Delhi Government To Launch Clothing Recycling Programme At 10 Metro Stations

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

The Delhi government will soon roll out a clothing recycling programme across 10 major Delhi Metro stations, enabling commuters to deposit old and unused garments for recycling and reuse, according to an official release. The initiative, being launched under the direction of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, will involve the installation of dedicated collection boxes by […]

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EU Sustainability Rules Push Vietnam’s Textile Industry Towards Green Transition

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry is accelerating its shift towards sustainable manufacturing as tightening environmental regulations in the European Union reshape export requirements for global suppliers. With the EU remaining one of Vietnam’s largest export markets, textile and footwear manufacturers are increasingly focusing on circular production models, lower

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ReThinking Polyester Recycling In India: Why Chemical Recycling Needs A New Approach

Textile Insights May 20, 2026

India’s polyester recycling industry is at a turning point. For years, fibre manufacturers relied heavily on a flexible raw material strategy, blending PET bottle flakes with lower-grade inputs to maintain production. This approach allowed the industry to function efficiently despite inconsistencies in feedstock quality. However, recent shifts in sustainability practices

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Smart Wash Offers Sustainable Textile Care With High-Performance Results

Textile Insights May 18, 2026

Smart Wash, an innovative washing and bleaching concept, combines sustainability, performance and process stability for industrial textile care. The process integrates BEIPLEX GREEN, BEICLEAN ECO, BEIPUR ANP, BEIBLEACH WP 35 and BEIACID CIT to deliver effective and environmentally responsible washing solutions. At the core of the process is BEIPLEX GREEN, a readily

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India Defends Textile Recycling Ecosystem Against Global Criticism

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

India’s Ministry of Textiles has defended the country’s textile recycling industry against what it described as misleading portrayals by sections of the international media, asserting that India has built one of the world’s largest textile recovery and recycling ecosystems supported by long-standing reuse and repurposing practices. The ministry said recent foreign media

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ADB To Invest US$ 70 Billion In Energy And Digital Infrastructure By 2035

Textile Insights May 11, 2026

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced plans to support US$ 70 billion in new energy and digital infrastructure initiatives across Asia and the Pacific by 2035, with a focus on cross-border power connectivity, renewable energy integration, broadband expansion and AI-ready digital networks. The announcement was made by Masato Kanda, who said energy and digital access

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AERIS Reports Major Energy And CO2 Savings In Textile Sector

Textile Insights May 11, 2026

AERIS has released new findings highlighting the environmental and operational impact of energy efficiency upgrades implemented across textile manufacturing facilities over the past five years. According to the company, targeted upgrades to existing air treatment and process systems in textile plants resulted in energy savings of approximately 47 million kWh and avoided