February 24, 2026
Sustainability

Sweden Overwhelmed By Textile Waste Surge After EU Ban On Disposal

Sweden’s recycling centres are overflowing with discarded clothing following the European Union’s ban on throwing away textiles, with municipalities calling on fast fashion giants to shoulder responsibility for the mounting waste. “It’s a huge amount coming in every day. It’s been crazy,” said Brian Kelly, secretary general of the Artikel2 charity shop in Stockholm, where
Industry

US Buyers Seek Price Cuts From Indian Exporters

As the United States prepares to implement a new round of reciprocal tariffs, American textile importers are reportedly pressuring Indian exporters to absorb part of the cost burden—raising concerns over shrinking profit margins across the supply chain. Subin Mitra, Founder of apparel manufacturing platform Groyyo, confirmed that US importers have already begun requesting
Corporates

PLEVA GmbH Appoints Next-Gen Leaders Kathrin And Stephan Pleva As Managing Directors

PLEVA GmbH, a renowned German manufacturer of high-precision sensors and control technologies, has announced the appointment of Kathrin Pleva and Stephan Pleva as Managing Directors. The siblings will join their father, Dr. Ralf Pleva, in steering the family-owned business into its next chapter. Founded in 1969, PLEVA has built a global reputation for reliable and […]