The race to build a circular economy is intensifying, and chemical recycling is at the centre of it. Seen as a breakthrough technology that can turn plastics, textiles and other polymers back into raw materials with near-virgin quality, chemical recycling promises to break the
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has urged Congress to immediately renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Haitian HOPE and HELP trade preference programmes ahead of their September 30, 2025 expiration. For more than two decades, AGOA has provided eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access, strengthening U.S.
Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading maker of technical textiles, has published its first standalone sustainability report, marking a key step in enhancing environmental accountability. Until now, sustainability disclosures were included only in the Freudenberg Group’s consolidated report. The company, with a 175-year legacy, has set a goal of achieving CO₂
Innerwear maker Page Industries, the exclusive licensee of Jockey and Speedo in India, has appointed Benjamin Felix Rajkumar as its new Chief People Officer (CPO), effective September 1, 2025, the company informed the stock exchanges. Rajkumar brings over 16 years of experience across people strategy, leadership and culture, employee relations, business partnering and
Primark has officially opened its first standalone home store in Great Britain at Trafford Palazzo, offering interiors lovers a dedicated space to explore the brand’s trend-led home essentials. Spread across nearly 12,000 sq ft over two floors, the new store features plush bedding, cosy throws, decorative accents, storage solutions, and a mezzanine travel section with […]
Epson has launched the SureColor F1070 Business Edition, an all-in-one garment printing system aimed at entrepreneurs and small businesses entering the apparel customization market. The system bundles Epson’s hybrid direct-to-film (DTFilm) and direct-to-garment (DTG) printer with inks, maintenance supplies and software, enabling users to start producing sellable
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. has launched a new global marketing website, https://marketing.teijin-frontier.com/english/, aimed at expanding its digital outreach and engaging customers worldwide. The platform, which went live on September 3, is designed to showcase the company’s corporate strengths and solutions while enabling efficient, targeted customer interactions. The
Lululemon Athletica Inc reported a 7% rise in revenue to US$ 2.5 billion for the second quarter ended August 3, 2025, but lowered its full-year outlook as sluggish US sales and higher tariffs weighed on performance. Comparable sales rose 1%, with a 4% drop in the Americas offset by a strong 15% gain internationally. Net […]
Home-textile maker VTM Ltd has announced a set of proactive measures to cushion the impact of newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Indian imports, while accelerating diversification into new markets and product categories. The company said it will honour all confirmed U.S. orders and work with key customers on pricing and assortment adjustments. To rebalance its […]
TrusTrace, a global leader in supply chain traceability and compliance, has entered a strategic partnership with ASOS to enhance supply chain transparency, resilience and compliance across the fashion retailer’s global value chain. As part of its Fashion with Integrity strategy, ASOS is investing in advanced traceability infrastructure to gain real-time visibility down to





















