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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,

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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

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Textile Industry Can Cut Microfibre Leakage By 95% By 2032

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

A new report by Earth Action, developed in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, has revealed that global textile production generates approximately 92,000 tonnes of microfibre losses annually, while highlighting that coordinated industry action could reduce production-phase microfibre leakage by as much as 95 per cent by 2032. The study titled ‘From Shedding to

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Weaving Circularity Into India’s Textile Future

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Sustainability is no longer a niche agenda for India’s textile industry. As global markets demand greater transparency, traceability and environmental responsibility, circularity is emerging as a strategic imperative for the sector’s next phase of growth. India’s textile and apparel industry has long been one of the country’s most important economic pillars.

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CHT Group Advances Sustainability Efforts In 2025

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

CHT Group has strengthened the integration of sustainability into its business operations, according to its 2025 Sustainability Report, which highlights progress in climate action, transparency and social responsibility. A major achievement during the year was the German Sustainability Award 2026 for the company’s Pigmentura dyeing process, recognised for combining

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Levi’s, H&M And Nike Lead Fashion Industry’s Carbon Progress Rankings For 2026

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

The global fashion industry is entering a new era of climate accountability, with measurable emissions reductions replacing sustainability pledges as the benchmark for corporate performance. As stricter regulations such as the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB

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Germany, France And Netherlands Push For EU Crackdown On Ultra-Fast Fashion

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Germany, France and the Netherlands have called for coordinated European action to curb the environmental impact of ultra-fast fashion, urging the European Commission to strengthen existing and upcoming regulations governing the textile sector. The proposal was presented during the EU Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg, where the three member states called for more