The holy city of Makkah will soon recycle the ihrams or the two white drapes worn by male pilgrims as part of the overall goal to circularise the textile value chain and reduce carbon emissions to propel the country toward its Vision 2030 for a vibrant and sustainable future.

Fashion and tourism are interwoven and a report by UN Tourism and the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) exhorts how by blending traditional fashion expressions with innovation, the creative industries can serve as a tool for trade opportunities, inclusive growth and cultural exchange, across the globe.

In a move to solidify its position as a key player in the global textile and apparel market, Egypt has launched a comprehensive plan to address the existing challenges by establishing two integrated textile cities designed to encompass the entire textile production process, from spinning and weaving to dyeing and garment manufacturing.

Although apparel and footwear exports account for approximately 15% of Viet Nam’s GDP, this sector faces critical sustainability challenges, particularly in energy consumption, carbon emissions, and resource efficiency, says a new report.

As the European Commission aims to simplify REACH – the most complex chemicals legislation in the world — the textile and clothing industry, represented by EURATEX, has called for a more efficient and coherent regulatory framework as a key essential to safeguard the competitiveness and innovation capacity of EU industry.

The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has published the findings of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study highlighting the environmental benefits of organic cotton farming in India, offering detailed, locally relevant data demonstrating organic cotton’s reduced environmental impact compared to conventional farming.

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.