It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Abbie Clarke-Sather

Innovation / Recycling Shredder

18 July 2024

The research team has partnered with donation-based thrift store True North Goodwill to install the fibre-shredding machine to break down excess garments.

A ‘Fiber Shredder’ that Recycles Textiles Back to Fibre in 90 Seconds

A patent-pending ‘Fibre Shredder’ from a University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) faculty can recyle used textiles back into fibre in a minute-and-a-half.

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Young India Fashion Survey 2025

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ITF Intertex Portugal 2025

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Indian Textiles / Gherzi View Interview

The textile industry in India is extremely old, fragmented and very slow to change. Since it is so atomised it will a take longer time for it to adapt to the changes happening worldwide.

India Needs to Improve Sampling Capabilities and Availability of Some Specific Raw Materials

Richa Bansal

31 March 2025

Event Roundup / System Change Report

Beyond the panels and presentations, the 4th Sustainable & Circular Textiles, Apparel & Footwear event stood out for its open, constructive atmosphere. The second-day workshops in particular provided a space for deeper discussion—moving from theory to practice and encouraging real dialogue about what circularity actually takes. One thing was clear: we don’t all agree on the exact path forward, but we share similar goals. And sometimes, hearing an alternative opinion can sharpen your own perspective.

From Ideas to Impact: Circularity in Textiles Needs Scalable Action—Not Just Solutions

Kirsi Roine

14 April 2025