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

Corporates

Circ Secures New Investment To Scale Textile-To-Textile Recycling

Textile Insights March 13, 2025

Circ, the US-based pioneer in textile-to-textile recycling, has closed its latest funding round led by Taranis through its Carbon Ventures fund, with continued support from existing strategic investors Inditex and Avery Dennison. This funding builds on Circ’s technical and commercial progress over the past 18 months and will support the scaling of its groundbreaking

Corporates

Recover Appoints Hans Ploos van Amstel As Executive Chairman Of Board Of Directors

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Recover, the leading materials science company and large‑scale producer of sustainable, high‑quality recycled cotton fibre and cotton fibre blends, has announced the appointment of Hans Ploos van Amstel as Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors. Hans brings over three decades of global financial expertise and a proven track record of driving transformative growth

Corporates

Alfredo Ferre Appointed To Textile Exchange Governance Board

Textile Insights January 20, 2025

Alfredo Ferre, Chief Product, Innovation, and Sustainability Officer at Recover, has been appointed to the Textile Exchange Governance Board. With over 30 years of experience in the textile industry, Alfredo is recognized for his expertise in textile recycling and his dedication to advancing sustainability and innovation within the sector. In his new role, Alfredo will

Sustainability

Closing The Loop: How EPR Policies Can Transform Textile Waste Into Opportunity

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

As the fashion industry grapples with mounting environmental concerns, the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a cornerstone policy to address textile waste. This report, authored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, explores how EPR can reshape the textile industry by shifting the focus from linear consumption patterns to sustainable, circular

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

R|Elan Fabrics Collaborates With HUEMN For A Unique Collection At Lakmē Fashion Week

Textile Insights October 18, 2024

Reliance Industries Limited’s R|Elan Fabrics 2.0 and Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI continue to redefine the fashion landscape with groundbreaking collaborations. This season, R|Elan is excited to announce its partnership with the ready-to-wear homegrown label HUEMN, resulting in a unique collection that merges HUEMN’s distinctive design ethos with R|Elan’s

Corporates

CanvaLoop Clinches Rs 2 Crore Deal For 4% Equity At Shark Tank India 3

April 7, 2024

An All Shark Deal For Sustainable Textile Innovation Shark Tank India 3 recently showcased an Ecopreneur Special episode, spotlighting sustainable and eco-friendly businesses. CanvaLoop, a bio-materials company founded by Shreyans Kokra and Nandini Sarraf Kokra, stood out among them. CanvaLoop’s innovative closed-loop technology converts agricultural waste such as

Sustainability

Birla Cellulose: Pioneering Sustainable Textiles Globally

February 13, 2024

In a testament to their unwavering commitment to the global textile industry and sustainability initiatives, Birla Cellulose is delighted to announce their participation in Bharat Tex, to be held in New Delhi from February 26-29, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam. This participation underscores Birla Cellulose’s dedication to fostering innovation, collaboration, and