Sustainability

California Passes First Textile Recycling Law In US

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

On September 28, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, into law. This is the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for textiles in the United States. The new law requires producers of household textiles—such as clothing,

Special Report

Study Finds Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Clothing From 13 Countries

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

An international study by IPEN and Arnika has uncovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals, known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), in clothing sold across 13 countries, including children’s jackets. These chemicals, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their resistance to breakdown in the environment, were found in 63.8% of the

Sustainability

Birla Cellulose Boosts Sustainability At Karur Meet, Unveils New Trials

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

Birla Cellulose, a leader in sustainable fiber solutions, reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability during the second edition of its hub-meet, held at The Residency in Karur on August 30, 2024. The event highlighted the transformative potential of sustainable Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) in the Home Textiles sector. Attended by 110 prominent exporters and business

Policies

Korea Launches Strategy To Boost Textile And Fashion Industry

Textile Insights August 22, 2024

Korean’s Trade, Industry, and Energy Minister Dukgeun Ahn announced the “Textile and Fashion Industry Competitiveness Strategy” during a conference at the Textile Center in Seoul. The strategy aims to address key industry trends, including the rapid growth of the industrial textile market, the increasing demand for eco-friendly products, and the widespread

Sustainability

How Circular Economy Catalysts Are Leading The Way In Protecting Environment

July 10, 2024

By leveraging the efforts of Circular Economy Catalysts, the textile industry can significantly reduce its environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future, write Dr P Alli Rani, Director and Dr TKS Lakshmi Priya, Adjunct Faculty at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management, Coimbatore The circular economy is a

Fibre

Jutecell Fibre: An Innovative Fibre

July 10, 2024

Jutecell fibre is bio-compatible, environment-friendly and has applications in healthcare, fashion and home textiles sectors, writes Dr N. N. Mahapatra. Jutecell is a new type of cellulose fibre developed by special technical treatment of jute and kenaf as raw materials, which overcomes the disadvantages of natural hemp fibres, that are hard, thick, short and itchy to skin

Product Launch & Innovation

Lenzing Unveils Sustainable Black Towel Collection

July 9, 2024

Lenzing, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibres, has unveiled its latest Black Towel Collection, crafted with TENCEL Modal and LENZING ECOVERO Viscose branded black fibres. Designed in collaboration with Veritas Tekstil, this collection introduces six essential everyday personal care items that cater to modern consumers’ needs for quality

Product Launch & Innovation

Freudenberg Apparel Launches RCY 99xx Series of Recycled Polyester Shirt Interlinings

July 9, 2024

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel) announced the global launch of the RCY 99xx series of recycled polyester (rPET) shirt interlinings. This innovative product line offers a sustainable alternative to Freudenberg’s renowned 95xx series, which has been a staple in the industry for over two decades. The 95xx series, celebrated for its unique

Tete-A-Tete

There Is An Urgent Need To Create Sustainable Yarn To Address Global Warming

February 13, 2024

Indian textile spinning has modern machineries and very good work practices to produce good quality cost-effective high-quality yarn, says Kiran Hanchate, in conversation with Henry Dsouza, the Associate Editor of Textile Insights. How has technology in the spinning industry evolved over two decades and what kind of impact did it have on productivity and quality? […]

Sustainability

Inditex’s Green Supply Chain Gets A Boost From Circulose Innovation

November 6, 2023

Inditex, a leading fashion group, is taking significant steps towards a more sustainable future by incorporating Circulose into its collections. Circulose is a pioneering textile pulp produced by Renewcell, a Swedish company, using recycled cotton textile waste. This decision aligns with Inditex’s commitment to utilize textile raw materials with a reduced