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

Industry

Bharat Tex 2025 Strengthens India’s Position In MMF & Technical Textiles: MATEXIL Chairman

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest and most prestigious global textile event, concluded on a high note, setting new benchmarks for the textile and apparel sector. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (Manmade Fibre and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council) and Co-Chairman of the Core Committee, highlighted the event’s impact, stating, “Bharat Tex 2025 has

Sustainability

Ecofrico Launches Sustainable Hemp Backpack Collection

Textile Insights November 22, 2024

Ecofrico, a trailblazing e-commerce brand dedicated to sustainable fashion, has unveiled its latest collection of hemp backpacks and accessories, ethically crafted in Nepal and designed in India. This new line showcases Ecofrico’s commitment to combining eco-conscious materials with style and resilience. Hemp, known for its minimal environmental footprint and

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

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, footwear and hospitality items—to fund and manage a statewide programme for […]

Sustainability

Zydex Selected For Apparel Impact Institute’s Climate Solutions Portfolio

Textile Insights July 29, 2024

Zydex, a leading innovator in textile printing solutions, has announced its selection for Apparel Impact Institute’s (Aii) Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP). This prestigious recognition underscores Zydex’s commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of the fashion industry through innovative and sustainable solutions. Apparel Impact Institute’s Climate

Corporates

Debrand Opens New U.S. Facility To Boost Textile Circularity

July 19, 2024

Debrand, a pioneer in next-life logistics for the apparel and footwear industry, has announced the opening of its inaugural U.S. facility in Columbus, Ohio. This 32,000-square-foot facility is strategically located to support the growing demand for scalable advanced textile sortation services and to expand Debrand’s circular textile ecosystem, which stands as North

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Sustainable Sportswear: Puma’s RE:FIBRE Jerseys for 35 Clubs

July 19, 2024

Global sports company Puma has significantly advanced its textile-to-textile recycling initiative, RE:FIBRE, by creating millions of replica football jerseys with at least 75% recycled textile waste and other waste materials. Starting from the 2024/25 season, all Puma football replica jerseys, including those for 35 clubs and major tournaments like the Euro and Copa

Sustainability

Fashion Reinvented: The Rise Of Dissolvable Textiles From Gelatin

July 10, 2024

In a world where fashion trends change as swiftly as the seasons, a revolutionary innovation promises to transform the way we think about clothing. Imagine a T-shirt that you can wear a few times and, when you get bored of it, simply dissolve it in hot water to create a new garment. This is the […]