Dyes & Chemicals

Wastewater To Wardrobe: TU Delft And Hul Le Kes Pioneer Sustainable Dyeing Innovation

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

Researchers at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have successfully transformed wastewater treatment sludge into a sustainable textile dye, creating garments that demonstrate a novel approach to circular fashion. Developed in collaboration with Dutch sustainable fashion label Hul le

Product Launch & Innovation

Fashion For Good Launches ‘Beyond50 Denim’ Project

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

Sustainability platform Fashion for Good, in collaboration with global apparel leaders Bestseller, C&A, PDS Ltd, Reformation and Target, has launched the ‘Beyond50 Denim: Combining Cottonised Hemp and Green Chemistry’ project, an industry-wide initiative aimed at overcoming barriers to hemp adoption in denim manufacturing. The project integrates two pioneering

Sustainability

UKFT Unveils Vision For National Textile Recycling Hub

Textile Insights July 11, 2025

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has released a comprehensive report outlining the social, economic, and environmental benefits of developing a large-scale textile recycling hub in the UK. The proposal centres on a phased rollout of three Automatic Textile Sorting Plants (ATSPs) and a chemical recycling facility, aimed at transforming the country’s approach to

Corporates

eBay Invests US$ 300,000 In Refiberd To Scale Circular Fashion Solutions

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

eBay, the global marketplace and leading destination for branded pre-loved fashion, has announced a US$ 300,000 investment in Refiberd as part of its Circular Fashion Fund programme. This funding aims to support fashion startups in scaling circular solutions. Refiberd was also named the winner of eBay’s Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year Award, which recognized

Corporates

Circulose Joins CanopyStyle And Pack4Good To Drive Sustainable Innovation

Textile Insights February 24, 2025

Circulose has joined CanopyStyle and Pack4Good, two key sustainability initiatives led by Canopy that aim to protect climate-critical forests and global biodiversity within the textile sector. As part of CanopyStyle, Circulose is helping brands transition from virgin raw materials to its Next Gen alternative, a sustainable fibre made entirely from 100% discarded textiles.

Fibre

Reliance Industries Showcases Innovative Polyester Technologies At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 15, 2025

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s largest private sector company, is making a significant impact at Bharat Tex 2025, showcasing its latest advancements in polyester technologies. The company is highlighting its industry-leading sustainable and performance-driven innovations, including R|Elan SuPer, HEXaREL Quanta, and other high-tech fabrics designed for