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

Dyes & Chemicals

Can Chemical Recycling Unlock Circularity For Polyester Textiles?

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

European Commission Study Highlights the Promise and Challenges of Closing the Loop on Textile Waste As the global textile industry races to meet ambitious sustainability targets, chemical recycling is increasingly being viewed as a critical technology for achieving true circularity, particularly for polyester-based textiles. A new report from the European Commission’s

Financial Results

Filatex Unveils Rs 690 Crore Growth Plan, Bets Big On Circular Polyester Recycling

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Filatex India has unveiled an ambitious Rs690 crore growth and transformation roadmap under its Tomorrow – Vision 2028 strategy, aimed at strengthening its core polyester filament yarn (PFY) business while establishing a leadership position in textile-to-textile recycling and sustainable manufacturing. The investment programme comprises five strategic projects expected to

Sustainability

Levi’s, H&M And Nike Lead Fashion Industry’s Carbon Progress Rankings For 2026

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

The global fashion industry is entering a new era of climate accountability, with measurable emissions reductions replacing sustainability pledges as the benchmark for corporate performance. As stricter regulations such as the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB

Sustainability

HKRITA Signs Mou With Jeanologia And Looptworks To Scale Circular Textile Recycling

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spanish textile technology company Jeanologia and US-based textile recycler Looptworks to establish the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem, a collaborative initiative aimed at accelerating large-scale recycling of blended textiles. The

Corporates

Reju Opens First North American R&D Centre To Advance Textile Recycling

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Reju, a textile regeneration company, has opened its first proprietary Research and Development (R&D) Centre in North America in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to accelerate the commercialisation of its textile recycling technologies. Located within Technip Energies’ Advanced Materials and Catalysts Research Center, the facility will support the development of

Corporates

Reju Joins Recycling Europe Textiles To Strengthen Circular Economy Push

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

Recycling Europe has welcomed Reju as a new partner in its textiles branch, reinforcing efforts to accelerate textile circularity and strengthen markets for recycled materials across Europe. Reju is a textile-to-textile regeneration company focused on converting post-consumer PET waste and polyester textiles into new materials. The company brings together engineers,

Sustainability

Indorama Ventures Showcases Scalable Circular Textile Solutions At Textiles Recycling Expo

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

Indorama Ventures, a global leader in recycled polyester staple fibers and filament yarns, will participate in the Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels on June 24–25, highlighting its capabilities in enabling brands and manufacturers to build traceable and scalable circular textile supply chains. The company will demonstrate how its global network of recycling, fiber and

Sustainability

Lindex And BASF Bring Textile-To-Textile Recycled Polyamide To Lingerie

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Lindex has partnered with BASF to introduce textile-to-textile recycled polyamide into the lingerie segment, marking a significant step towards circular material innovation in fashion. Through the collaboration, Lindex will integrate BASF’s loopamid, a recycled polyamide 6 produced entirely from textile waste, into selected lingerie products scheduled for launch in early

Financial Results

Unifi Reports Improved Q3 FY26 Performance Despite Lower Sales

Textile Insights May 11, 2026

Unifi Inc., the maker of Repreve recycled fibres, reported improved profitability and cash flow for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, despite continued pressure on sales due to global trade and market uncertainty. For the quarter ended March 29, 2026, net sales declined 11.3% year-on-year to US$ 130 million from US$ 146.6 million, primarily due […]