Sustainability

Messe Frankfurt Unveils Five Key Priorities For A Sustainable Textile Future

Textile Insights April 16, 2025

Messe Frankfurt is placing sustainability in sharp focus at its international textile trade fairs with the launch of “Texpertise Econogy Insights” – a new initiative spotlighting five core issues driving the industry’s transformation. These themes, rooted in data from the Texpertise

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URBN Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol To Strengthen Sustainable Sourcing Goals

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced that global retail group URBN has become its latest member, reinforcing the company’s commitment to responsible cotton sourcing and sustainable supply chain practices. URBN, whose portfolio includes popular brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, and Nuuly, aims to source 100% of its cotton from

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EU Partners With Nigeria To Promote Circularity In Fashion

Textile Insights April 10, 2025

The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, is advancing efforts to promote circularity in the fashion and textile sector, aligning with the United Nations’ International Zero Waste Agenda. Speaking at the International Zero Waste Day event held in Abuja on April 4, 2025, EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier […]

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The Iron Problem In The Non-Iron Process!

Textile Insights April 10, 2025

The lobby of the Hilton Hotel was impressively spacious, designed with thoughtful attention to detail. On one side, the reception desk welcomed guests, while the centre of the lobby featured an array of rectangular and round tables surrounded by two to four tub chairs. The atmosphere was lively, a dynamic crossroads of people arriving, meeting […]

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Scientists Urge EU To Strengthen Water Pollution Standards

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

Over 450 scientists have called on the European Union to swiftly update its water pollution standards to combat the escalating threat of chemical pollution, including PFAS (also called ‘forever chemicals’), in Europe’s freshwater ecosystems. In an open letter, the experts urged the European Commission, EU member states and the European Parliament to prioritize freshwater

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EU Textiles Embrace Digital Innovation For Greener Future

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

The European Union is taking significant steps toward sustainable textiles future, as recent data reveal both promising efficiency gains and persistent environmental challenges amid rising consumption. In 2022, each EU citizen consumed an average of 19 kilogrammes of textiles—up from 17 kilogrammes in 2019—an amount equated by some experts to filling a large suitcase per

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Aquafil Unveils Breakthrough In Textile Recycling

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

After over a decade of research and innovation, Aquafil has achieved a major milestone in textile recycling with the launch of the world’s first demonstration plant capable of chemically separating elastic fibres from nylon. This groundbreaking technology addresses one of the textile industry’s toughest recycling challenges, reinforcing Aquafil’s leadership in responsible

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Hohenstein 2024 Sustainability Report Outlines Progress & Future Goals

Textile Insights March 29, 2025

Hohenstein, a global testing and research provider, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining its progress and future goals. The report documents sustainability initiatives at its German headquarters and records the company’s global greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for the first time. Hohenstein sees ecological, social and economic sustainability

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EuRIC Unveils ‘EU Recyclers’ Manifesto’ To Boost Textile Circularity By 2030

Textile Insights March 25, 2025

The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) Textiles Branch has released its “EU Recyclers’ Manifesto: Increasing textiles circularity by 2030”, outlining five key policy recommendations to accelerate circularity in the textile sector. With each EU citizen generating approximately 16 kg of textile waste annually, but only 4.4 kg being separately collected for

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UKFT Launches Reuse And Recycling Membership To Boost Circular Fashion

Textile Insights March 20, 2025

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has announced the launch of a new Reuse and Recycling membership category, aimed at supporting textile collectors, sorters, graders, mechanical recyclers, upcyclers, and recycling innovators. The new category will provide strategic guidance, tailored resources, and advocacy to promote circularity and innovation within the UK