A new study has found that synthetic apparel is by far the largest source of plastic waste. The synthetic value chain accounted for 18 million tonnes of waste in 2019, making up 89% of all plastic waste from the global apparel industry that year. 

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) has launched an  innovative Regenerative Leadership Toolkit that seeks to empower creative designers with the strategies and tools necessary to foster regenerative and sustainable practices within the fashion and textile industry.

In a landmark move, members of the US Congress have launched the first ever caucus dedicated to curb waste and check the continuing onslaught of fast fashion pollution by introducing climate-smart policies that exhort repair, reduce, rewear, and recycle of textiles.

Does your sweat smell more on some days? Check what fabric type you are wearing. A new study has found that polyester releases more odorants following contamination with sweat as compared to protein fibres, such as wool, which typically have lower odour intensity, followed by cellulosic fibres like cotton.

Researchers at the University of Delaware may have found a fix for textile waste by recycling multifibre textiles, additives, or colourants wherein the recovered components could be integrated directly into the textile and clothing manufacturing value chain for textile-to-textile recycling.

A €7 million project, BioFibreLoop, kicked off in Germany, will use laser technology to imitate natural structures in order to produce garments with water and oil-repellent, self-cleaning and antibacterial properties — basically develop recyclable outdoor and work clothing made from renewable bio-based materials.

Indonesia is looking to reverse the environmental impact of textile waste, introduce the potential of circular textiles, create green jobs, and organise training programmes.

The latest 2024 Circular Fashion Index (CFX) that measures fashion brands’ efforts to extend the lifecycle of their products and materials based on seven dimensions, has just 25 out of 235 players scoring 5 out of 10 or more. 

An investigation of different PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) – chemicals which do not break down in nature – has given an insight into the significance of the dermal route as pathway of exposure to a wide range of forever chemicals.

The African cotton sector has received a shot in the arm as some key global players have joined hands to galvanise financing to promote cooperation in developing programmes that support private sector engagement and investment in the Cotton-4 countries and other cotton-producing countries in West and Central Africa.