Economy

Lululemon Reports FY25 Impact Progress

Textile Insights September 21, 2026

Lululemon has released its FY25 Impact Report, outlining progress across its People and Planet priorities and marking the first full year of reporting against its Impact Agenda 2030. The report details performance against the company’s impact goals, key milestones achieved during FY25 and areas

Sustainability

Ralph Lauren Reports 42% Reduction In Emissions To Advance ‘Timeless By Design 2030’ Sustainability Strategy

Textile Insights September 21, 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 across four key areas – industry collaboration, natural resource […]

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 across four key areas – industry collaboration, natural resource […]

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

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Arushi Roopchandani Launches Atleisure To Bridge Workwear And Comfortwear

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Designer and entrepreneur Arushi Roopchandani has launched Atleisure, an elevated comfort-wear label aimed at women who move between work, travel, errands and personal commitments through the day. The brand seeks to bridge the gap between workwear and comfortwear by combining polished silhouettes with comfort-led fabrics designed for extended wear. Atleisure is built

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

Corporates

Elite Secures Multi-Year LOI From Leading Global Sports Brand For Recycled PET Resin

Textile Insights August 14, 2026

Ester Loop Infinite Technologies Private Limited (ELITe), the 50:50 joint venture between Ester Industries Limited and Loop Industries, has secured a significant commercial commitment with a leading global sports and athletic brand for the supply of Loop™ PET Fiber Grade resin. Under a multi-year Letter of Intent (LOI) signed by Loop Industries, the global brand […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Kosakari Takes Chhattisgarh’s Kosa Silk To The Global Conscious Luxury Market

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

Chhattisgarh’s GI-tagged Kosa Silk is gaining recognition in the growing conscious luxury market, with premium handloom brand Kosakari working to expand the textile’s reach in domestic and international markets. Known for its natural golden sheen, durability, lightweight feel and rich weaving heritage, Kosa Silk has historically remained relatively underrepresented despite

Sustainability

‘Recycling Was Always Last. Someone Moved It To The Front’

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

In this incisive and insightful article penned exclusively for Textile Insights, Mansi Bihani writes that the carbon footprint of recycling is not zero, it is simply lower than producing virgin material from scratch, which is a meaningful difference but not the same as being without cost. On World Environment Day, it is worth asking what […]