Ghana’s second-hand Kantamanto Market is protesting the “ongoing misrepresentation, including false claims” that it is a “waste dumping ground,” condemning the “hypocrisy and misinformation campaign” of a US-based NGO.

Seven natural fibre stakeholders have come together to appeal to the European Commission to put systems in place that will properly account for the environmental benefits of natural and organic fibres, and promote cooperation across EU institutions to support sustainable, resilient textile value chains.

If you are into innovative uses for cellulose-based textile waste obtained from upcycling cotton-polyester blended garments, then The Mills Fabrica Innovation Challenge is for you. Last date of application is 20 June 2025.

A Dutch coalition of brands from across industries and with a combined annual turnover of ten billion euros has urged the government to take immediate action to accelerate the circular economy in the Netherlands.

In response to the evolving fashion landscape, the British Fashion Council has decided to cancel the June edition of the London Fashion Week and instead scale back to more targetted programmes in London and Paris, in a bid to create strong foundations to amplify the British menswear business.

A report claiming to be the first ever on the environmental impact of denim aims to guide the garment finishing industry towards greater environmental responsibility by identifying challenges, uncovering opportunities, tracking progress, and promoting transparency through a comprehensive examination of environmental metrics.

The textile-apparel industry in Vietnam requires concerted efforts to develop the necessary workforce skills and capabilities as it aims for sustainable development, green practices, technological innovations and sustained excellence in global exports, says a new report.

Consumer NGO Environmental Action Germany (DUH) has won a greenwashing lawsuit against apparel company Adidas on the grounds of misleading consumers with sustainability claims. The sporting goods manufacturer has been ordered to cease and desist from making the statement that it “will be climate neutral by 2050", and to reimburse pre-trial warning fees.

Pakistan can transform its textile recycling industry, reduce environmental impact, enhance economic growth, and position itself as a leader in sustainable textile production by addressing the various challenges and leveraging opportunities, that will not only benefit the domestic economy but also align the country with global sustainability trends, ensuring long-term competitiveness, says a new report.

To succeed with the EU’s textiles strategy, a systemic shift in the textiles system is needed, moving towards higher quality, longer use, reuse, repair and recycling. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) new module of the Circularity Metrics Lab (CML) on textiles analysed 14 metrics and came up with some key findings.