Sustainability

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.

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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

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BELLA+CANVAS Publishes Inaugural Sustainability Report

Textile Insights August 25, 2025

BELLA+CANVAS, the Los Angeles–based apparel manufacturer known for its premium basics, has published its first-ever Impact Report, outlining a sweeping vision for sustainability across people, planet and product. The report marks a milestone for the company, establishing baselines and measurable targets to advance ethical practices, reduce environmental impact and drive

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Techtextil India To Launch ‘Recycle Zone’ With SPE India To Drive Circularity

Textile Insights August 12, 2025

Techtextil India 2025 will introduce a dedicated ‘ReCycle Zone’ in collaboration with the Society of Plastics Engineers India (SPE India). Themed Reclaim, Reuse and Reimagine, the zone will debut at the 10th edition of Techtextil India, scheduled from 19–21 November 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. With industries worldwide embracing circular economy models

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Indorama Ventures Recycles 150 Billion PET Bottles, Advances Global Circular Economy Goals

Textile Insights August 11, 2025

Indorama Ventures Public Company Ltd, a global sustainable chemical company, has announced it has recycled over 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011, a major milestone in its drive toward a circular economy. Operating more than 20 recycling facilities across 11 countries, the company now recycles the equivalent of 789 bottles every second, converting used […]