Sustainability

Gen Z Drives Second-Hand Fashion Into The Mainstream

Textile Insights May 6, 2026

Second-hand fashion has rapidly evolved from a niche segment into a defining force within the global apparel industry, with Gen Z emerging as its most influential driver. Shaped by climate awareness, economic pressures and a digitally connected lifestyle, this generation is fundamentally

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GOTS-Certified Facilities Rise 15% Globally As Demand For Credible Standards Grows

Textile Insights April 29, 2026

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, with the number of certified facilities worldwide increasing by 15.3% year-on-year to reach 17,800 across 95 countries, according to the latest annual report released by Global Standard. The growth comes amid a year marked by geopolitical uncertainty and rapidly evolving regulatory

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DuPont Unveils 2035 Sustainability Goals

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

DuPont has announced its 2035 Sustainability Goals, outlining a roadmap to drive growth through sustainable innovation, resilient operations and responsible business practices. The strategy focuses on aligning sustainability with business performance, with an emphasis on delivering long-term value to customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders. “This framework

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Vietnam, UNIDO Launch US$ 72 Million Green Industry Program

Textile Insights April 23, 2026

Vietnam and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization have signed a new Country Programme for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development for 2025–2028, marking a major step toward accelerating the country’s green industrial transition. Signed in Hanoi on April 20, the US$ 72 million initiative aims to modernise Vietnam’s manufacturing sector through a

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Elevate Textiles Reports Strong Sustainability Gains

Textile Insights April 23, 2026

Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality and mission-critical textile solutions, has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress across its operations and brands. The report covers updates from its distinguished portfolio, including American & Efird (A&E), Burlington Industries, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety

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Axens, IFPEN And JEPLAN Validate Large-Scale Textile-To-Textile Recycling Of Polyester Waste

Textile Insights April 23, 2026

Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN have successfully completed a major semi-industrial trial to recycle post-consumer, polyester-rich textile waste into high-quality raw material for new polyester production, marking a significant step toward circularity in the textile industry. The trial involved processing several tens of tonnes of European textile waste, sourced from public

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India Can Unlock US$ 9.4 Billion From Textile Waste: FICCI–RECEIC Report

Textile Insights April 22, 2026

India has the potential to unlock nearly US$ 9.4 billion (Rs 78,500 crore) annually from textile waste by strengthening collection, sorting and recycling systems, according to a joint report by FICCI and Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition. The country generates around 7.25 million tonnes of textile waste each year, but a large portion […]

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How Vikram Turned Climate Pressure Into A Business Opportunity With Ivy Decarb

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Vikram stood on the noisy, humid floor of his mid-sized dyehouse in Surat, feeling the squeeze from every direction. On his desk sat a stark reality: energy expenses were up 15% this quarter, eroding their already thin margins. In his inbox was a sharp email from a key European apparel brand, demanding a concrete decarbonization […]

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India’s Textile Waste Presents US$ 3.5 Bn Circular Market Opportunity

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

India’s textile sector, a cornerstone of the country’s industrial and export economy, is facing a mounting sustainability challenge as it generates an estimated 7,073 kilotonnes of textile waste every year, according to the latest government-backed report, Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India (2026). The study, commissioned by the Ministry of Textiles, positions

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Ireland’s Circular Strategy Puts Textiles At The Core Of Sustainable Transition

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Ireland has unveiled its Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028, placing textiles and clothing at the forefront of its push to reduce emissions, minimise waste and strengthen resource efficiency across industries. Launched by Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, and Alan Dillon, Minister of State for the Circular Economy, the strategy positions