A new project has been launched that will define a cross-sectoral product data model with demonstrated benefits for the circular economy as well as developing roadmaps for its deployment. The DPP (Digital Product Passport) prototype for textiles will be developed by circular.fashion.

Since its launch in September 2021, Furmark, the global certification and traceability system for natural fur, has managed to gather an impressive 150 manufacturers to join the system and provide natural fur garments to a global network of retailers. It is now planning to expand its reach and scale.

ACT's Accountability and Monitoring Framework 2021 report indicates that the industry needs more than bold commitments, and that there is an urgent need for accountability to ensure meaningful industry collaboration. A texfash.com report.

A new £100,000 fund is being launched by Ebay UK and the British Fashion Council to help small businesses that offer circular fashion solutions. texfash.com reports.

Over 80 delegates are expected to attend the fourth editon of the Sustainable Clothing and Textile Recycling Conference at Jaipur on 19 October. The keynote address will be delivered by India's Textile Commissioner, Roop Rashi.

An environmental organisation in California, US has accused 11 major brands of using the hormone-disrupting chemical BPA in their products.

The turbulence caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the uncertainty in commodity and financial markets has resulted in growing consumer demand for high-quality textiles. Finnish fibre manufacturer Infinited Fibre Company is responding to this demand by scaling up production of its Infinna fibre.

The Governments of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and Viet Nam have joined forces to fight chemical pollution, launching a joint $43-million programme to manage and reduce hazardous chemicals in their textile industries.

The Australian Fashion trademark project of the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) launched its first campaign at the Melbourne Fashion Week. It is supposed to be like a Tourism Australia campaign, but for the country’s fashion industry, driving demand for Australian fashion both at home, and around the world.

Following infusion of funds, Hemp fibre maker Bast Fibre Technologies Inc (BFT) is set to expand its two fibre manufacturing facilities to produce over 10,000 metric tonnes of the Sero hemp fibre per year by 2023 and up to 50,000 metric tonnes per year by 2026.