Sustainability

Lululemon’s Impact Report Showcases Sustainability Progress

Textile Insights September 24, 2024

Lululemon published its fourth annual Impact Report, detailing the company’s progress in FY23 across its social and environmental commitments. The report emphasizes Lululemon’s integrated Impact Agenda, launched in 2020, which focuses on the interconnected pillars of Be Human, Be Well, and Be

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Greenpeace: Fast Fashion Pollutes Ghana

Textile Insights September 19, 2024

A new report by Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace Germany, titled “Fast Fashion, Slow Poison: The Toxic Textile Crisis in Ghana,” has highlighted the severe environmental and public health impacts of discarded clothing from the Global North on Ghana. The report reveals that the influx of fast fashion into Ghana is causing significant damage to local […]

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EEA Urges PFAS Reduction In Textiles For Circular Economy

Textile Insights September 19, 2024

According to a new briefing by the European Environment Agency (EEA), reducing the use of PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—in textiles is crucial for enhancing recyclability and advancing a circular economy. Textiles are a major source of PFAS pollution in Europe. These chemicals, widely used in clothing, carpets, and household items for waterproofing and

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Birla Cellulose Boosts Sustainability At Karur Meet, Unveils New Trials

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

Birla Cellulose, a leader in sustainable fiber solutions, reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability during the second edition of its hub-meet, held at The Residency in Karur on August 30, 2024. The event highlighted the transformative potential of sustainable Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) in the Home Textiles sector. Attended by 110 prominent exporters and business

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Texcare 2024: Textile-Care Industry Embraces Circular Economy

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

The textile-care industry showcased its commitment to the circular economy at Texcare 2024, highlighting sustainable practices through linen and workwear rental services. These services exemplify a circular model by using durable textiles, optimizing their lifespan through professional care and repairs and developing recycling solutions for end-of-life products. The

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Goodwill Industries International Advances Textile Circularity With US$ 1.28 Million Project

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

Goodwill Industries International (GII) has successfully concluded a transformative two-year initiative aimed at enhancing textile circularity across its extensive network. The US$ 1.28 million project, generously funded by the Walmart Foundation, was designed to develop the skills, systems and infrastructure necessary for the collection, sorting and preparation of

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Zara Unveils New Collection With 50% Recycled Circ Lyocell

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

Zara, in collaboration with Circ, a US-based fashion technology company that recycles textile waste into new fibres, has unveiled its latest Zara Women’s collection made with Circ Lyocell. This fabric, which achieves the look and feel of silk, is derived from 50% recycled textile waste. Following the success of their first collection in April 2023, […]

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Textile Waste Mismanagement Costs Bangladesh Billions

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

A recent study reveals that Bangladesh is losing out on $5 billion in potential annual export revenue due to a lack of policies for recycling post-industrial textile waste, known as jhut. The report, “Regulatory Framework to Enable Recycling of Post-Industrial Waste (Jhut) for the RMG Industry in Bangladesh,” stresses the need for a circular economy […]

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UNIFI Launches New Recycled Polyester Products

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

UNIFI, Inc., a leading innovator in recycled and synthetic yarns, today unveiled two groundbreaking additions to its REPREVE portfolio, now recognized as the largest collection of regenerated performance polyester globally. Leveraging its proprietary Textile Takeback process, UNIFI introduced a white-dyeable filament yarn and a cutting-edge insulation material,

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OEKO-TEX Issues More Than 50,000 Certifications & Labels

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

The international OEKO-TEX association has achieved significant growth, underscoring the importance of collaboration in driving sustainable practices. Over the past year, OEKO-TEX issued more than 50,000 certificates and labels—an increase of 22% from the previous year—reflecting its expanding influence among the over 35,000 textile and leather companies it serves. A