Sustainability

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

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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

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Indorama Ventures Secures ISCC+ Certification For Three Fibre Plants

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) has achieved ISCC+ certification for three additional fibre manufacturing sites, bringing the total to nine certified locations. This milestone underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices. The new certifications cover mass-balanced polyamides PA6.6 and PA4.6 from

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Microban And CiCLO Partner To Enhance Sustainability In Textiles

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Microban International, a leader in antimicrobial solutions, has teamed up with CiCLO Technology, a pioneer in reducing microfibre pollution, to integrate advanced sustainability features into synthetic fibres, yarns and fabrics. This strategic partnership combines Microban’s superior odor control and antimicrobial protection with CiCLO’s biodegradable technology to offer

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Selenis Joins Life Politex Project To Pioneer Textile Waste Recycling

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

Selenis is participating in the Life Politex project, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling textile waste from the fast fashion industry. The current linear model of textile production and fast fashion contributes significantly to textile waste, with global figures from 2020 showing 93 billion m³ of water consumption, 1.7 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions and […]

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CITI Launches MDP On ESG For Advancing Sustainability In Textiles

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has inaugurated its three-day residential Management Development Program (MDP) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) campus. The programme aims to enhance sustainability practices within the textile industry through comprehensive training workshops. Chandrima

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UPM Earns Platinum Rating From EcoVadis For Sustainability Excellence

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

UPM has been awarded a prestigious platinum rating by EcoVadis, reflecting the company’s outstanding sustainability performance across four critical areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This top-tier rating places UPM among the elite one per cent of the 130,000 global companies assessed by EcoVadis. UPM achieved a