Sustainability

Fashion For Good, Arvind Launch Future Forward Factories To Slash Textile Emissions

Textile Insights June 5, 2025

Fashion for Good and Arvind Limited have jointly announced the launch of Future Forward Factories India, an ambitious initiative aimed at transforming Tier 2 textile factories into models of sustainability and economic viability. The project consists of two key components: creating an

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Nitin Spinners Buys 18% Stake In CGE II For Renewable Power Supply

Textile Insights June 5, 2025

Nitin Spinners Ltd., has announced the acquisition of an 18.12% equity stake in CGE II Hybrid Energy Private Limited to secure a dedicated renewable power supply for its manufacturing units in Rajasthan. The investment committee of the board has approved the execution of a Power Supply Agreement and Share Purchase Agreement with CGE II Hybrid […]

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Textiles Secretary Leads ESG Meet, Calls For Cluster-Led Sustainability

Textile Insights June 5, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles convened the fourth meeting of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Task Force on June 3rd in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao and brought together key stakeholders from across the textile value chain. Senior officials present included Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry

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Standard Textile Releases 2024 Sustainability Report, Commits To SBTi

Textile Insights May 25, 2025

Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in healthcare and hospitality textiles, has released its 2024 Sustainability Impact Report and announced its formal commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This dual milestone reinforces the company’s dedication to sustainable innovation, operational transparency and climate responsibility. Guided by its

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BASF and TrinamiX To Showcase Textile Circularity Solutions At Textiles Recycling Expo 2025

Textile Insights May 25, 2025

BASF SE and its subsidiary TrinamiX GmbH will jointly present innovative solutions for textile sorting and circularity at the upcoming Textiles Recycling Expo, June 4–5, 2025, in Brussels (booth 2341, hall 3). Their collaboration highlights the full spectrum of textile circularity—from precise material identification to high-performance recycled materials. BASF will

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Reju To Set Up First Industrial-Scale Textile Recycling Hub In Netherlands

Textile Insights May 21, 2025

Reju™, a leading textile-to-textile regeneration company, has announced the selection of Chemelot Industrial Park in Sittard-Geleen, Netherlands, as the location for Regeneration Hub One, its first industrial-scale textile recycling center. Following the successful opening of Regeneration Hub Zero in Frankfurt in October 2024, this new hub marks a significant step in

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Arvind Invests In Hybrid Power Project For Carbon Neutrality

Textile Insights May 13, 2025

Arvind Limited has entered into an agreement with Torrent Green Energy and its subsidiary, Torrent Urja 28 Pvt Ltd (TUPL), to acquire a 26% equity stake in a 20 MW hybrid wind-solar power project. The initiative aims to provide Arvind with approximately 60% of its total electricity from renewable sources post-commissioning. Key highlights of the […]

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Nanollose Unveils World’s First Wearable Garment Made From Liquid Waste

Textile Insights May 10, 2025

Australian biomaterial technology company Nanollose Ltd (ASX: NC6) has achieved a world first by creating a wearable fashion garment from liquid waste, using its Tree-Free Rayon fibre, Nullarbor, derived from sustainable coconut industry waste. This breakthrough represents a significant advancement in the search for eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fibres like

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Environmental Groups Urge UK & EU To Strengthen Climate And Environmental Cooperation

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Ahead of the upcoming UK-EU Summit on 19th May, 28 environmental and public health organisations from both sides of the Channel have jointly called for a renewed partnership that strengthens climate and environmental cooperation. Led by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the coalition is urging UK and EU leaders to ensure that the reset in […]

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Kering Unveils First Water-Positive Strategy, Targets Net Positive Impact By 2050

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Luxury group Kering has announced its first dedicated Water-Positive Strategy, aiming to achieve a Net Water-Positive Impact across its operations by 2050, with measurable outcomes in key regions by 2035. The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s science-based sustainability agenda, introduced shortly after Earth Day 2025. Recognizing the deep