In a testament to their unwavering commitment to the global textile industry and sustainability initiatives, Birla Cellulose is delighted to announce their participation in Bharat Tex, to be held in New Delhi from February 26-29, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam. This participation underscores Birla
Epson, the tech giant, is on a mission to address the increasing global demand for recycled fibres by leveraging its revolutionary Dry Fiber technology. In a significant move towards achieving this goal, Epson has recently joined forces with The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Ltd (HKRITA), a renowned R&D centre specializing in […]
Indorama Ventures has bagged the prestigious ‘Platinum Medal’ from EcoVadis’ Sustainability Assessment, which underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. Indorama Ventures actively participates in the annual EcoVadis assessment to measure its sustainable practices, ensuring alignment with the diverse requirements of key customers. In the latest
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has announced Textile Sustainable Awards 2024, which aim to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in sustainability within the Indian textile industry. The prestigious accolades will be presented in two distinct categories, offering textile mills and industry stakeholders an opportunity to showcase their commitment to
North Carolina State University will serve as a core partner on a regional research effort to advance environmental sustainability by recycling waste materials into fibres for new textiles. This was announced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the effort will receive up to US $15 million for two years and up to $160 million […]
The establishment of a solid fibre-to-fibre recycled PET polyester (FFrPET) industry is critical if the textile and clothing industry is to achieve environmental sustainability. This is the finding of a report released by Textile Intelligence titled ‘Fibre innovations aid the creation of circular textile and apparel supply chains.’ According to the report, polyester will
BASF and Inditex have achieved a breakthrough in textile recycling with the launch of Loopamid, which is a polyamide 6 (PA6) also known as nylon 6 made from 100 percent textile waste. BASF is providing the first circular solution for nylon apparel made entirely from textile waste, while Zara has turned the material into a […]
Fashion for Good has announced its renewed strategy to enable widespread adoption and scale of regenerative fashion innovations. This involves a significant commitment to bolstering the Innovation Platform and deepening efforts in brand uptake, supplier integration, financing and impact measurement. “This shift underscores Fashion for Good’s commitment to fostering deeper
The Swiss Textile Recycling Ecosystem has been officially launched, uniting key players from the entire textile value chain to foster a circular economy. At the core of this initiative is an innovative recycling technology developed by Worn Again Technologies (WAT), based in the UK. WAT, which recently announced plans to construct a demonstration plant near […]
As ESG considerations continue to shape business decisions, the ongoing collaboration between international textile buyers and India’s textile sector serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating the potential for industries to thrive while remaining environmentally conscious and socially responsible. The textile industry, historically associated with significant






















