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

DTU Chemistry

Textile Recycling / Poly-Cotton Blends

8 August 2023

Depolymerized plastic from the polyester fabric.

Scientists Depolymerise Polyester, Recover Cotton from Blends Using Single Household Ingredient

In what could be a game-changing research, a bunch of young chemists from Europe promise to revolutionise sustainability in the apparel industry by breaking down the polyester in polyester-cotton blended garments while preserving the cotton fibres.

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Event Roundup / Textile ETP Report

The 2025 Textile ETP Annual Conference in Alcoy made one thing clear: regulation alone will not drive the textile industry’s transformation. Rather, it will be the decisions and collective actions of researchers, innovators, businesses, and policymakers that shape a sustainable future.

Decarbonisation in Textile Finishing: Engineering Solutions for a High-Impact Transition

Hilde Heim

19 May 2025

AI Trends / Advertising Commentary

Digital twins — virtual replicas of real people — are gaining traction in marketing to enhance personalisation, streamline content creation and deepen customer engagement.

Digital Clones of Real Models Are Revolutionising Fashion Advertising

Luana Carcano

26 May 2025

Textile Recycling Expo

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Designer Talk / Nigerian Trends Report

These stunning runway moments at LagosFW24 redefined elegance with bold silhouettes, rich textures, and timeless sophistication.

How Lagos Fashion Blends Nigerian Tradition with Global Style Trends

Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie

29 May 2025

Toxic Fashion / Nonylphenol Usage Report

Indian textile products containing toxic chemicals may face barriers or trade limitations in the global market, hindering competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. By aligning with international efforts and adopting strict measures,

Toxic Chemicals in Indian Clothing Pose Health and Environmental Threats, Finds Study

Special Correspondent

27 May 2025

Young India Fashion Survey 2025