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

Amanda Forster

Textile Sorting / NIST Database

9 January 2025

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A clothing sample is analysed using an analytical lab technique called near-infrared spectroscopy.

NIST Database of Molecular Fingerprints of Fabrics Will Help Increase Recycling of Textiles and Clothing, Now Available for Free

The US’ measurement institute could have made textile sorting a tad easier with the development of a database that contains the molecular “fingerprints” of 64 different fabric types.

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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.

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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.

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