After years of research and development, biomaterials tech major MycoWorks is all set to supply millions of square feet of its flagship leather alternative ‘Reishi’ with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility in South Carolina this September.

The ninth National Handloom Day was celebrated with the launch of a one-of-a-kind Bharatiya Vastra Aevam Shilpkosh or the textiles & crafts repository e-portal as a one stop resource, providing information on new developments and current events relating to textiles and crafts.

Exploiting advances in earth observation and climate data science, a CottonConnect C5 pilot project is exploring how climate advice could help farmer decision-making at key stages in the cotton production cycle.

Jordan’s garment, textile and leather industry is on a high, making a substantial contribution to the country’s GDP while remaining globally competitive, according to a report.

In a unique concept aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the air traveller and promote circular economy, Japan Airlines (JAL) along with the Sumitomo Corporation has launched a trial "Any Wear, Anywhere" clothing sharing service for foreign tourists and business travellers.

US apparel-fashion importers are increasingly diversifying their sourcing base following the deteriorating US-China bilateral relationship and there’s mounting concern at the uncertain macroeconomic outlook, according to the just-released Benchmarking Survey by the United States Fashion Industry Association.

Another landmark step from the European Commission in its bid to ensure that enterprises report both on their impacts on people and the environment, is Monday’s adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Studies by the Edith Cowan University (ECU) have found that the use of fit and toned models in tight-fitting clothing used by activewear websites make women feel worse about their looks and they experience lower self-esteem after browsing an activewear website, leading to negative body image.

In what could well be a groundbreaking technology, a Walmart and Rubi Labs collaboration could soon be spinning out affordable clothing from carbon emissions, and the inspiration is nature yet again — the process how trees “eat” CO2!

The UK, in a policy decision, has reiterated the critical importance that repair-reuse-recycle will play in supporting the move towards more circular living.