Sustainability

Germany, France And Netherlands Push For EU Crackdown On Ultra-Fast Fashion

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Germany, France and the Netherlands have called for coordinated European action to curb the environmental impact of ultra-fast fashion, urging the European Commission to strengthen existing and upcoming regulations governing the textile sector. The proposal was presented during the EU

Sustainability

EU Sustainability Rules Push Vietnam’s Textile Industry Towards Green Transition

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry is accelerating its shift towards sustainable manufacturing as tightening environmental regulations in the European Union reshape export requirements for global suppliers. With the EU remaining one of Vietnam’s largest export markets, textile and footwear manufacturers are increasingly focusing on circular production models, lower

Sustainability

Global Standard Joins ‘Make The Label Count’ Coalition

Textile Insights March 17, 2025

Global Standard, the nonprofit behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has joined the Make the Label Count coalition, reinforcing its commitment to credible and transparent textile sustainability claims. As a recognized authority in the organic textile industry, Global Standard will contribute its expertise to ensure that sustainability claims in the EU are

Tete-A-Tete

Indian Textile Industry Has Evolved Tremendously And Our Companies Are Now Capable of Competing With Top International Brands: Anil Jadhav

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

The textile and chemical industries are facing increasing global regulations and compliance challenges, making certifications a critical aspect of business operations. At Bharat Tex 2025, Anil Jadhav shared insights into how the company assists businesses in achieving key certifications and meeting stringent sustainability standards. EcoCert, a French company with a strong

Corporates

Bluesign Partners With LIM Group For Sustainable Denim Manufacturing

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

Bluesign, a global leader in sustainability solutions for the textile industry, has announced its partnership with LIM Group as their first laundry system partner in Italy. This collaboration positions Bluesign as a one-stop resource for LIM’s teams, which work with top designers and luxury brands on their denim programmes. The partnership is especially significant in […]

Sustainability

VDMA Textile Machinery Issues Position Paper on EU Sustainability Regulations

Textile Insights August 2, 2024

In a position paper released, the VDMA Textile Machinery Association addresses the ambitious EU regulations and their national implementation for a sustainable and circular transformation of the textile and clothing industry. Textile production demands significant resources, including water, energy, and chemicals. “The members of VDMA Textile Machinery support