Sustainability

Navi Mumbai Turns Textile Waste Into Livelihoods With Circular Recovery Model

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

Navi Mumbai is emerging as a frontrunner in textile waste management, transforming discarded fabrics into economic and environmental opportunities through a pioneering Textile Recovery Facility (TRF) set up under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0. With India generating nearly 7.8 million

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Devan Chemicals Publishes First Sustainability Report, Strengthens ESG Commitment

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

Devan Chemicals has released its first Sustainability Report for 2024, outlining its strategic focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities and reinforcing its commitment to responsible growth in the textile chemicals sector. The report highlights how sustainability is embedded across the company’s operations, from product innovation to resource

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H&M Foundation Launches Open Toolkit To Drive Coordinated Climate Action In Textiles

Textile Insights March 26, 2026

The H&M Foundation has unveiled an open-access toolkit aimed at accelerating coordinated climate action across the textile value chain, enabling industry stakeholders to translate sustainability ambitions into measurable outcomes. Building on its previously introduced System Map, a visual framework that reimagines the textile industry as an interconnected ecosystem,

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India Accelerates ESG-Led Textile Transition With Green Tech, Circularity Push

Textile Insights March 26, 2026

India’s textile sector is witnessing a policy-driven shift towards environmentally sustainable production, as the government intensifies its focus on ESG-aligned manufacturing, green technologies, and circular value chains to boost global competitiveness. According to an official release, a series of targeted interventions are being implemented to promote resource

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DyStar’s Gabus Plant Achieves ISO 14001 Environmental Certification

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

DyStar has secured ISO 14001 certification for its Gabus production facility, marking a significant step in the company’s sustainability and environmental management efforts. The globally recognised standard for environmental management systems confirms that the Gabus plant has implemented robust practices for efficient resource use, waste reduction and compliance with

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Lenzing Group Highlights Bio-Based Fibres For Europe’s Clean Industry

Textile Insights March 11, 2026

Lenzing Group has highlighted the strategic importance of bio-based materials in strengthening Europe’s economic security and supporting the transition toward a fossil-free industry. The company hosted a high-level roundtable in Brussels on March 10, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, academia and civil society to discuss scalable alternatives to

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Report Flags Strong Recovery Of Textile Waste In India

Textile Insights March 11, 2026

Giriraj Singh has released the Report on Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India, highlighting the country’s progress and potential in strengthening a circular textile economy. The minister noted that India’s textile sector has long been recognised for its sustainability, innovation and circular practices. According to the report, India generates about 70.73 lakh

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Worn Again Technologies Launches Textile Recycling Accelerator In Winterthur

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

Worn Again Technologies has unveiled its textile-to-fibre accelerator plant in Winterthur, marking a key step toward commercialising its textile recycling technology and demonstrating the technical and economic viability of polycotton recycling. The facility showcases the company’s proprietary chemical recycling process designed to recover and regenerate polyester and

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Ivy Decarb: Decarbonizing Your Processes And Enhance Your Productivity In Textile Value Chain

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

As sustainability regulations tighten in major markets, decarbonisation is becoming a key factor in global textile sourcing. For manufacturers, proving measurable carbon reductions now determines access to brands, finance and export markets. Ivy Decarb, a pragmatic marketplace platform, connects textile mills, machinery manufacturers, financial institutions and global

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GOTS 8.0 Strengthens Textile Supply Chain Accountability

Textile Insights March 5, 2026

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has announced the release of Version 8.0 of its processing standard for organic textiles, introducing enhanced requirements across environmental management, chemical controls, governance and supply chain due diligence. The updated standard strengthens provisions related to air emissions, waste management and product safety, while