August 19, 2026
Industry

Global Used Clothing Leaders Urge UNEP To Ensure Transparency In Textile Trade Guidelines

A coalition of second-hand clothing industry leaders, policymakers and academics from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America has raised concerns about the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) “Circularity and Used Textile Trade Project.” Led by the Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association (GUCDA) and including major trade bodies such as Recycling Europe and SMART,
Product Launch & Innovation

Freudenberg Unveils 100% Bio-Based Binder-Free PLA/Wood Pulp Nonwovens

Freudenberg Performance Materials has achieved a major sustainability milestone with the launch of its new 100% bio-based, binder-free PLA/wood pulp wetlaid nonwovens. The innovation combines the natural water absorption and biodegradability of wood pulp with the strength and hot-sealability of PLA, delivering both environmental and performance benefits. Developed using
Trade & Market

AAFA Warns New U.S. Port Fees Could Disrupt Trade, Urges Reconsideration

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has responded to the U.S. government’s new port-fee regime targeting Chinese-owned and operated carriers, as well as carriers with Chinese-built vessels calling at U.S. ports. The fees, effective today, aim to address China’s dominance in global shipbuilding, where it produced 53% of the world’s ships in 2024 and […]