| T-REX Emphasises Need for Standardised Definitions of Recyclability and Policy Measures that Align with Industry Realities |
State of Recycling |
T-REX Paper |
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| Oeko-Tex and Spoor to Make Traceability of Leather Products Back to Individual Farm |
Tracking Leather |
New Solution |
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| Textile Exchange Publishes New Guidance on Science-Based Targets for Nature, Urges Industry to Think Beyond Emissions |
Science-Based Targets |
New Guidance |
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| Denims Not Long-Lasting as 20 Years Ago, And Wool is Under-Rated |
Recycling Story |
Blue Loop Originals |
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| Knitted Fabrics Outpacing Wovens as Demand for Athleisure and Functional Apparel Rises |
Fabrics Market |
Intertextile Shanghai |
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| Scientists Develop Innovative Technology for Cheaper and Circular Textile Dyeing, Reduce Costs by 50% |
Fabric Dyeing |
DyeLoop |
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| Researchers Create Reversible Adhesive Technology to Make Textile Recycling More Scalable and Reducing Waste |
Textile Recycling |
Adhesives |
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| Making Cleaner Textiles: Tersus Has a Closed-Loop Cleaning System |
Climate Action |
Tersus Solutions |
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| Council and Parliament Agree to Set New Rules to Curb Textile Waste in Europe |
EU Textiles Strategy |
Waste |
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| Researchers Use AI-based Temperature Control System to Create Intelligent Jacket |
Functional Textiles |
Smart Jacket |
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| India to Get €9.5 million to Strengthen Textiles and Handicraft Industry |
Indian Industry |
EU Funding |
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| A Riot of Colours: Pili and Its Journey to Decarbonise Dyes and Colours |
Decarbonising Colours |
Pili |
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| Fashion Manufacturing Lab Opens in UK to Create Sustainable High Value, Low Volume Garments |
Manufacturing |
Robotics Living Lab |
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| Cascale Releases First Better Buying Partnership Index Report, Shows Improvement in Practices |
Buying Practices |
Cascale Report |
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| NextGen Materials Could be 8% of Total Fibre Market in 5 Years, Claims New Report |
NextGen Materials |
Market 2030 |
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| DITF, Heraeus Develop Medical Textiles with Highly Effective and Long-Lasting Protection against Microbial Infections |
Medical Textiles |
AGXX Technology |
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| New Leather LCA Study Provides New Benchmark, Highlights Areas for Process Improvements to Enhance Sustainability |
Leather Impact |
LCA Study |
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| The World is Your Oyster: Churning Sustainable Textiles with Discards from the Sea |
Material Innovation |
Oyster Textiles |
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| Budget Emphasis on Manufacturing and Exports Bodes Well for Brands and Retailers in India |
Indian Industry |
Budget 2025 |
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| Cotton Sector at Community Level Wilting Under Pressure in Pakistan |
Cotton Farming |
Pakistan Study |
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| Combining Protein and Lyocell Using Chemistry and Biology: Material Innovation Ready to Expand |
Material Innovation |
Tandem Repeat |
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| New Report Reveals Worker Exploitation Rife in Hidden, Subcontracted Tiers of Bangladesh's RMG Industry |
Modern Slavery |
Bangladesh Study |
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| Indian Policy Changes Can Be Game-Changer for Leather & Footwear Industry |
Indian Leather |
Budget 2025 |
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| Better Cotton Transitions to Certification Scheme, Enhances Supply Chain Oversight |
Certifications |
Better Cotton |
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| Removal of Duties Will Ease Operational Costs and Boost Export Competitiveness for Indian Leather |
Event Roundup |
IILF 2025 |
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| India Announces Game-Changing Initiatives for Textiles and Apparel Industry; Misses on Many |
Indian Industry |
Budget 2025 |
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| Report Calls for Rewarding Sustainable Practices in UK Industry, Level-Playing Field Would Be Crucial |
UK Fashion Sector |
Challenges Ahead |
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| Small Business, Big Impact: How SMEs can Drive Forest Protection and Biodiversity |
Biodiversity Impact |
Supply Chains |
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| 7 Interlinked Priorities Needed for Bangladesh's Transition to Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Future |
Climate Action |
Bangladesh Transition |
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| New Research Paves Way for Viable Recycling of Polycotton Textile Waste |
Textile Recycling |
Polycotton |
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| ZDHC Opens MMCF Module for Submissions, Urges Brands and Suppliers to Engage with Supply Chain |
Chemical Usage |
MMCF Guidelines |
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| UK Report Outlines Strategic Pathways for Integration of Automation and Robotics in Manufacturing |
Manufacturing 4.0 |
UK Paper |
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| Scientists Develop New Smart Fabric that Heats up under the Sun, Paves Way for Solar-Powered Apparel |
Smart Fabrics |
Solar Heat |
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| Korean Scientists Develop Smart Textiles that Can Sense Light, Pressure, Smell and Even Taste |
Textile Innovation |
Sensors |
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| New Research Hub to Probe Extent and Environmental Impact of Microfibre Loss from Textiles |
Microfibre Pollution |
FibER Hub |
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| Sustained Intention Critical to Shaping Circularity in Fashion Sector, Argues New Report |
Going Circular |
State of Industry |
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| Data Abuse: US Retailers Frequently Using People’s Personal Information to Set Targeted, Tailored Prices |
Consumer Watch |
Surveillance |
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| EURATEX Charts out Trade Policy Priorities for 2024–29, Says Next 5 Years Critical |
World Trade |
Priority Areas |
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| The Circular Textile Revolution — Breaking the Linear Model |
Going Circular |
Challenges Ahead |
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| Report Stresses on Modern Approaches to Managing International Shipments of Recycled Textiles and Second-Hand Clothing |
State of Recycling |
Europe Report |
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| UKFT Report Lays out Action Areas for Circular Manufacturing in Textiles and Apparel |
Going Circular |
Action Points |
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| Oeko-Tex Updates Applicable Test Criteria and Limit Values for Range of Certifications |
Standards |
Oeko-Tex Updates |
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| EU Proposal to Restrict PFAS at Serious Risk of Being Hijacked by Corporate Lobbying |
Tackling PFAS |
EU Lobbying |
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| Researchers Develop One-Step Flame Retardant For Cotton Textiles |
Textile Innovation |
Coatings |
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| New Report Sets 33 Transformation Targets for a Just Fashion System |
State of Industry |
Transformation |
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| Policy, Digital Innovation and Consumer Demand Will Push Sustainable Materials into Mainstream |
Material Science |
Balena |
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| Cotton, Suede Most Vulnerable to Fungal Attacks During Shipping, Finds New Research |
Shipping |
Fungal Contamination |
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| NIST Database of Molecular Fingerprints of Fabrics Will Help Increase Recycling of Textiles and Clothing, Now Available for Free |
Textile Sorting |
NIST Database |
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| Framework Needed to Classify Textiles for Recycling for Efficient and Adaptable Waste Channelling Models |
State of Recycling |
RegioGreenTex Paper |
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| Israeli Institute Develops Fabric that Changes Colour in Presence of Toxic Gas |
Functional Textiles |
Gas Sensors |
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