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RSWM Unveils Sustainability Report FY2024-25 With Record Green Milestones

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, showcased its growing commitment to sustainable growth by launching its Sustainability Report 2024-25. Released jointly by Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman & Managing Director and CEO and Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, the

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Levi’s Nears 100% Renewable Power, What’s Next?

Textile Insights September 29, 2025

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co) has released its 2024 Sustainability Goals and Metrics report, highlighting advances in climate action, water stewardship, circularity and community investment as the company works toward its ambitious 2025 and 2030 environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets. The company, which operates iconic brands including Levi’s, Levi Strauss

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Borealis Turns Parking Lots Into Solar Farms In Partnership With ENGIE

Textile Insights September 23, 2025

Borealis has launched a 3.3 MWp solar project at its Belgian manufacturing sites in Kallo and Beringen, installing nearly 4,800 bifacial solar panels on parking canopies. The new system is expected to generate 3,250 MWh of renewable energy annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 550 tonnes each year. The solar canopies, installed by ENGIE Sun4Business, provide […]

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DITF Invests In Solar To Cut Emissions, Boost Sustainability

Textile Insights September 23, 2025

The German Institutes of Textile and Fibre Research (DITF) has commissioned a new photovoltaic system at its Denkendorf site, marking a key step in its sustainability roadmap. With an installed capacity of 840 kWp, the solar units have been set up on building rooftops and covered parking areas. The project involved an investment of €1.6 […]

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Selenis Launches Texnascis, Driving Textile-To-Textile Recycling For A Circular Future

Textile Insights September 23, 2025

Selenis, a global leader in specialty polyesters, has announced the launch of Texnascis, its new brand dedicated to textile-to-textile recycling. Texnascis will serve as the company’s platform to advance its mission of transforming textile waste into innovative, reusable products, accelerating the shift toward a circular textile economy. Building on its decades of

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National Cotton Council Launches “Plant Not Plastic” Campaign To Tackle Microplastic Pollution

Textile Insights September 16, 2025

The National Cotton Council (NCC) has launched its “Plant Not Plastic” campaign to raise awareness of microplastic pollution and the role clothing plays in it. The campaign follows a 2025 consumer survey of 974 participants, which revealed that only 33% of respondents were “very aware” of microplastic pollution, and just 42% of those recognized synthetic […]

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From Waste To Worth: How The UK Plans To Turn 744,000 Tonnes Of Textile Trash Into A Circular Economy

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Every year, the United Kingdom discards nearly three-quarters of a million tonnes of textiles that can no longer be reworn. These clothes and fabrics, often tossed into household bins or collection banks, end up incinerated, landfilled, or shipped abroad. Less than one per cent of them ever find their way back into new fibres. Now, […]

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OEKO-TEX Updates Standards Effective October 2025 To Align With EU Rules

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

OEKO-TEX has announced a series of updates to its certification standards, coming into effect on October 6, 2025, in line with new European Union regulations on chemicals and consumer safety. Key changes include the introduction of stricter limits on PFOS and related substances across multiple certifications. The PFOS limit value is now set at 25 […]

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CITI, GRI Join Hands To Boost Transparency & Sustainability In India’s Textile Sector

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has partnered with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to launch the Improving Transparency for Sustainable Business (ITSB) initiative in India on September 10. Backed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the programme aims to strengthen sustainability practices and reporting standards

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Freudenberg Sets 2045 Net-Zero Target, Cuts CO₂ 29% Since 2020

Textile Insights September 8, 2025

Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading maker of technical textiles, has published its first standalone sustainability report, marking a key step in enhancing environmental accountability. Until now, sustainability disclosures were included only in the Freudenberg Group’s consolidated report. The company, with a 175-year legacy, has set a goal of achieving CO₂