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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.

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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

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Global Spotlight On Fashion Waste As Millions Mark Zero Waste Day

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

The International Day of Zero Waste, observed annually on March 30, saw widespread global participation this year, with over 240 events held across countries and more than 630,000 people engaging in online conversations. The day brought renewed focus to the environmental and social impact of the fashion and textile sector, with exhibitions, hackathons and awareness […]

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Egypt Unveils Major Textile Recycling Projects To Boost Green Industrial Growth

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Egypt is advancing its sustainability agenda with the launch of two large-scale textile recycling projects, aiming to reinforce green industrial growth and support Egypt Vision 2030. Backed by EGP 1.7 billion in foreign investment, the projects will be developed at Misrayon in Kafr El-Dawwar, Beheira Governorate, and focus on producing recycled polyester fibre and