Under the guise of sustainability, the East African nation of Kenya has been rendered a favourite dumping ground of EU countries as they export millions of tonnes of ‘mitumba’ (secondhand clothes) which are mostly non-recyclable synthetic clothing too dirty or damaged to be reused.

A Convergence Accelerator is funding research on ways to reduce recalcitrant textile waste and develop new materials made from renewable resources.

The just announced dashboard of a multi-stakeholder initiative on critical issues in the fashion industry has revealed that the wage gap has increased by 3.5% over last year and there’s an increase of greenhouse gas emissions by 0.87%

Electrification could pave the path to decarbonization of the textile sector and scientists have identified and analysed four separate electrification pathways that could lower the CO2 footprint of this industry.

In an effort to bring about sustainable solutions to global supply chains, a project is on to trace Australian wool fibres right up to the final fabric.

Even though a 10-year track from 2013-22 shows that capital invested in next-gen material sector continues with an upward momentum, the last year saw funding drop by almost 50%.

This autumn’s spring/summer collection by fashion brand Filippa K will be made from recycled and sustainably produced materials in partnership with Austrian supplier of specialty fibres Lenzing and Swedish pulp producer Södra.

In yet another step towards sustainability, Looper Textile Co, a new standalone venture by H&M Group with German MNC Remondis, will now collect, sort and sell used and unwanted garments and textiles, thereby extending the highest use of valuable resources.

Materials science company Pangaia has launched its first denim product — an oversized jacket — made entirely from cotton textile waste.

The second edition of the 2023 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor has rapped fashion and retail giants for "hiding climate inaction behind a fig leaf of net zero plans."