Sustainability

Ralph Lauren Cuts Emissions 42% As It Advances 2030 Sustainability Strategy

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

Ralph Lauren Corporation has reported a 42% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its FY20 base year as the company completed the first year of its Timeless by Design 2030 global citizenship and sustainability strategy. The US fashion and lifestyle company said it made progress

Product Launch & Innovation

BAM Launches Circular Any Weather Mac Designed For Long-Term Use

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

BAM has introduced its Any Weather Mac, a lightweight longline outerwear piece designed to combine weather protection, versatility and circularity. The mac features a slightly sporty silhouette with hidden cinching and adjustable cuff details, allowing wearers to customise the fit. Designed for rainy commutes, outdoor walks and changeable weather conditions, the coat is

Sustainability

Longer Garment Life Can Cut Fast Fashion Emissions: Study

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

A new study led by Concordia University has found that extending the lifespan of garments and replacing air freight with sea transport could significantly reduce the environmental impact of fast fashion. The study examined the full life cycle of cotton and polyester T-shirts, assessing environmental impacts at various stages, including fibre production, garment

Sustainability

Singapore Sends 70 Tonnes Of Discarded Clothing Every Week To Malaysia For Recovery & Recycling

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Singapore is sending up to 70 tonnes of unwanted clothing to Malaysia every week through a cross-border textile recovery partnership aimed at giving discarded garments a second life. The initiative, involving social enterprise Cloop and Malaysian textile recovery company Life Line Clothing, highlights both the growing scale of textile waste and the challenges of managing

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

France Brings Garment Repair Back To Fashion Education

Textile Insights August 20, 2026

A new clothing repair school in France is placing garment repair at the centre of fashion education, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to develop skills that can extend the life of clothing. The initiative reflects the growing importance of repair, alteration and garment maintenance as fashion brands and retailers expand after-sales services and

Dyes & Chemicals

Can Chemical Recycling Unlock Circularity For Polyester Textiles?

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

European Commission Study Highlights the Promise and Challenges of Closing the Loop on Textile Waste As the global textile industry races to meet ambitious sustainability targets, chemical recycling is increasingly being viewed as a critical technology for achieving true circularity, particularly for polyester-based textiles. A new report from the European Commission’s

Fibre

Chinese Scientists Create Living Textile from Fungus

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

Chinese researchers have developed a novel living textile derived from Cordyceps militaris, a medicinal fungus widely used in traditional Chinese medicine that can self-clean, self-repair and completely biodegrade within 41 days. The breakthrough, published in Science Advances on July 27, 2026, could open new possibilities for circular fashion and sustainable textile

Fibre

From Wheat Straw To Wardrobes: How Agricultural Residues Could Rewrite Fashion’s Fibre Future

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

By turning farm waste into fashion-grade fibre, Project Latvus offers a glimpse into a forest-free future for textiles. The fashion industry is standing at a critical crossroads. As global demand for sustainable materials intensifies, brands are increasingly shifting away from petroleum-based synthetics and searching for lower-impact alternatives. Yet this transition

Product Launch & Innovation

Birla Cellulose Launches Liva Reviva M, India’s First Circular Fibre

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Birla Cellulose today announced the launch of Liva Reviva™ M, India’s first next-generation circular fibre made with up to 50% mechanically recycled post-consumer textile waste. This breakthrough marks not just a product launch, but a bold declaration: fashion can no longer afford to be linear. At a time when the world is drowning in discarded […]

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