Sustainability

SURPASS: Standard Textile’s Sustainable Breakthrough In Incontinence Care

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in healthcare and hospitality textiles, has introduced SURPASS, a revolutionary reusable underpad designed to enhance patient care, sustainability and cost efficiency for healthcare providers. For years, incontinence care has relied on single-use

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X-Rite Earns Silver Badge from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

Textile Insights March 9, 2025

X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, has been awarded a Silver Badge by EcoVadis, a leading provider of business sustainability assessments. This recognition places X-Rite among the top 15% of companies worldwide for sustainability practices. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four key areas: environment,

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Lenzing Supports EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, Urges Immediate Action

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibres for textiles and nonwovens, has welcomed the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal, aimed at fostering a sustainable, climate-neutral, and competitive industry. On February 26, 2025, in Antwerp, Belgium, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the initiative with 400 business leaders,

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HUGO BOSS Introduces Eightyards For Textile Upcycling

Textile Insights February 27, 2025

Eightyards GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the HUGO BOSS Group, officially commenced business operations. Based in Metzingen, the new venture enables HUGO BOSS to repurpose its surplus materials, giving them a new lease of life. Eightyards operates across three core business areas: reselling, reusing, and re-, up-, and downcycling the Group’s surplus textiles for

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California Proposes Law For Fashion Sustainability Disclosure

Textile Insights February 25, 2025

California legislators have introduced the Fashion Environmental Accountability Act (AB 405), a bill aimed at increasing transparency in the fashion industry’s environmental impact. The proposed law would require fashion brands with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion and operating in California to disclose carbon emissions, water usage and waste. Retailers selling used

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EU Agrees On New Rules For Waste Textile Management

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

The Council presidency and European Parliament representatives have reached a provisional agreement on revising the waste framework directive, introducing harmonized rules for waste textile management across the EU. The agreement establishes extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textile producers and fashion brands, making them accountable for waste generated from

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Gokaldas Exports Joins As Sustainability Partner At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

Gokaldas Exports, one of India’s largest textile and apparel manufacturers and exporters, has officially announced its role as a Sustainability Partner at Bharat Tex 2025, one of the premier global textile events. This collaboration highlights the company’s steadfast commitment to sustainable manufacturing, eco-friendly practices, and driving the adoption of a

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Badri Cotsyn Promotes Sustainability At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

At Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, Badri Cotysn Pvt. Ltd. showcased its commitment to sustainability through the production of recycled polyester staple fibres made from post-consumer PET bottles. Amit Gupta, Director of Badri Group, highlighted the company’s role in advancing the circular economy by turning plastic waste into valuable textile materials. The

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Rudra Ecovation Showcases Innovative Range Of Upcycled Fabrics At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Rudra Ecovation is an integrated plastic recycling facility in India and a pioneer in sustainable manufacturing and textile innovation. Heimtextil, a premier global trade fair for home and contract textiles, brings together more than 3,000 exhibitors and 50,000 trade visitors from over 60 countries, making it a vital networking hub for exploring business opportunities in

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Textile PRO Forum Launched To Harmonize EPR Schemes Across Europe

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

In a major step towards streamlining Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles and footwear across Europe, leading Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) and business associations launched the Textile PRO Forum. This voluntary initiative aims to harmonize practices and share insights for the efficient implementation of textile EPR systems across EU member