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Global Standards Launches GRTS For Broader Range Of Textile Fibres

Textile Insights September 21, 2026

Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new textile processing standard covering a wider range of fibres, including plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibres. Developed using experience from the established Global Organic Textile

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Ralph Lauren Reports 42% Reduction In Emissions To Advance ‘Timeless By Design 2030’ Sustainability Strategy

Textile Insights September 21, 2026

Ralph Lauren Corporation has reported a 42% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its FY20 base year as the company completed the first year of its Timeless by Design 2030 global citizenship and sustainability strategy. The US fashion and lifestyle company said it made progress across four key areas – industry collaboration, natural resource […]

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Ralph Lauren Cuts Emissions 42% As It Advances 2030 Sustainability Strategy

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

Ralph Lauren Corporation has reported a 42% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its FY20 base year as the company completed the first year of its Timeless by Design 2030 global citizenship and sustainability strategy. The US fashion and lifestyle company said it made progress across four key areas – industry collaboration, natural resource […]

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Nanollose Develops Garment Made From Coconut Waste

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Australian biomaterials company Nanollose Ltd has developed a wearable garment made using its Tree-Free Viscose fibre, Nullarbor, produced from sustainable coconut waste. The sweater marks a development in the search for alternatives to conventional viscose and cotton, both of which have significant environmental impacts. Nanollose said its fibre was produced by using

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Longer Garment Life Can Cut Fast Fashion Emissions: Study

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

A new study led by Concordia University has found that extending the lifespan of garments and replacing air freight with sea transport could significantly reduce the environmental impact of fast fashion. The study examined the full life cycle of cotton and polyester T-shirts, assessing environmental impacts at various stages, including fibre production, garment

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Singapore Sends 70 Tonnes Of Discarded Clothing Every Week To Malaysia For Recovery & Recycling

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Singapore is sending up to 70 tonnes of unwanted clothing to Malaysia every week through a cross-border textile recovery partnership aimed at giving discarded garments a second life. The initiative, involving social enterprise Cloop and Malaysian textile recovery company Life Line Clothing, highlights both the growing scale of textile waste and the challenges of managing

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Traceability Becomes A Market Requirement: OEKO-TEX

Textile Insights September 8, 2026

Annual Report 2025/26 highlights sharp growth in certified organic cotton and MADE IN GREEN as regulatory scrutiny of textile supply chains intensifies Traceability is rapidly moving from a competitive advantage to a requirement for market access as regulatory scrutiny of textile supply chains increases across major markets, according to the OEKO-TEX® Annual Report

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China Tightens Accountability Rules For Environmental Damage

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

China has tightened accountability rules for officials responsible for serious ecological and environmental damage, with those found accountable potentially facing action even after leaving their posts. The revised framework, issued by the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council, sets out the

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Coimbatore Corporation Launches Maru Nesavu Textile Waste Drive

Textile Insights August 25, 2026

The Coimbatore Corporation has launched a pilot initiative to collect textile waste separately from households in Ward 33 of the West Zone, aiming to prevent the dumping and burning of discarded textiles while promoting recycling and reuse. Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja launched the Maru Nesavu (Reweave) campaign at the Integrated Command and Control Centre […]

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OEKO-TEX Strengthens Governance Ahead Of EU Green Rules

Textile Insights August 20, 2026

OEKO-TEX is strengthening its governance structure and independence ahead of stricter European Union rules on greenwashing and sustainability labels, which take effect from 27 September 2026. The changes are aimed at aligning the OEKO-TEX certification system with the EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo, EU 2024/825), while also preparing