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A New 'Circular' Fibre Launch Redraws How Fashion Handles Its Material Waste
Why Collecting Ocean Waste Required Building Factories, Not Just Funding Beach Cleanups
Participatory Design and Ethical Labour Dominate Discourse at FTSC 2025 Gathering
Inside the Growing Carbon Crisis Behind Fashion’s Easy-Return Culture
Scaling Down to Scale Up: MycoWorks Announces Closure of US Plant to Refocus on Processing
How Cascading Circularity Could Redefine the Future of the Textile Economy
New Better Cotton Report Seeks to Align LCA Practice with Real-World Farm-Level Realities
Stakeholder Framework Helps Turkish Textile SMEs Meet EU Sustainability Demands
Global Apparel Giants Show Declining Cotton Usage While Synthetic Dependence Reaches Critical Industry Levels
Workforce Planning, Commercial Awareness and Retention Key Priorities for India’s Apparel Factories
Indian Must Upskill Leadership, Managers, and Shopfloor to Stay Globally Competitive
Sustainability, Functional Fashion and Digital Transformation Drive Agenda as Intertextile Shanghai Autumn Edition Opens
Munich Fabric Start Consolidates Four Trade Shows Under One Roof
India Bows to Trump Tariffs, Sacrifices Farmers by Scrapping Cotton Import Duty for US Suppliers
China Produced Over 1 Gt of Fibres, Cementing Dominance in Manufacturing and Trade
South Africa’s Clothing Industry Under Siege from Shein and Temu’s Offshore Dominance
From Policy to Practice: How PHDCCI Aims to Fast-Track India’s Technical Textiles Growth
From Milan to Myanmar: The Dark Reality Haunting Fashion’s Global Supply Chains
Invisible Stitches: The Hidden Human Cost of Pakistan’s Garment Exports
Dupe Culture on Trial: Lululemon Slams Costco for Selling ‘Knockoff’ Yoga Gear
The Hidden Environmental Cost of Luxury: How Fashion Brands Fail Their Artisans
Can India’s Handwoven Clothing Meet Global Demand Without Compromise?
Green Dreams or Greenwashing? Gen Z’s Battle for Sustainable Fashion in Viet Nam
How Italy's Fashion Industry Will Tackle Worker Exploitation Through New Transparency Accord
Pakistan's Cotton Sector Faces Imminent Collapse as Government Scrambles for Solutions
The Green Inferno: The Destructive Viscose Empire Behind Indonesia's Deforestation
Toxic Chemicals in Indian Clothing Pose Health and Environmental Threats, Finds Study
Outdoor and Sports Sector a Climate Solution Powerhouse, Argues New Study
Textiles Recycling Expo Aims to Weave a New Future of Circularity
Nike's Unpaid Wages and Erosion of Corporate Credibility in Global Supply Chains
M&S Cyberattack Must Be Seen as Wake-Up Call for Somnolent Global Retailers
Raw Materials and Manufacturing Account for 90% of Fashion Product’s Environmental Footprint
Adidas Loses Case in Germany, Court Orders Company to Desist from Saying It Would be Climate Neutral by 2050
9 Indian Associations Issue Code of Conduct for Child Labour in Textile and Apparel Industry
The Young India Fashion Survey 2025: Clothing Habits, Sustainability Choices and Style Influences
EuRIC and FEAD Suggest 10-Fold Pathway till EPR Schemes Are in Place
Brands Should Commit to Electrification Targets and Provide Financial Support to Suppliers in Building Renewable Electricity Capacity
Report Calls for Rewarding Sustainable Practices in UK Industry, Level-Playing Field Would Be Crucial
7 Interlinked Priorities Needed for Bangladesh's Transition to Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Future
Sustained Intention Critical to Shaping Circularity in Fashion Sector, Argues New Report
EURATEX Charts out Trade Policy Priorities for 2024–29, Says Next 5 Years Critical
Report Stresses on Modern Approaches to Managing International Shipments of Recycled Textiles and Second-Hand Clothing
EU Proposal to Restrict PFAS at Serious Risk of Being Hijacked by Corporate Lobbying
Seal of Crafts Authenticity: A Global Movement for Genuine Handcrafted Excellence
WeftSide: Driving the Pleasure of Slowness, Ageing Beautifully Over Time
Kingpins Amsterdam @10: Assessing the Denim'ite Journey of an Inspiring Event
A Cursory Look at Cotton through Numbers
Hamstrung by Land Holding Sizes, Farmers Look Forward to CITI-ILO Project in Madhya Pradesh
Landmark Responsible Textile Recovery Act Signed into Law by California Governor
New Elastane-Free Product Lines of Big Brands Nothing but Smokescreen
 
 
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Ground Circularity / Denim Deal / III Feature
The Denim Deal’s arrival in India transformed fragmentation into focus, linking recyclers, mills, and makers through shared data and trust rather than imported procedures.

From Waste to Wear: India Shows Circular Denim Fashion at Industrial Scale

  • Subir Ghosh

7 November 2025
Threads of Control / Politics of Waste / I Analysis
1. The debate over defining textile waste has become central to discussions on global circularity, with stakeholders warning of serious repercussions for developing economies.

How UNEP’s Used Textile Guidelines Risk Destroying What They Claim to Save

  • Subir Ghosh

10 November 2025
 
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Heritage Crisis / Zari Work Feature
The precious metal heart of real zari is in crisis. From nearly 30 families processing silver a few decades ago, barely four or five remain today. With demand shrinking, costs climbing, and the younger generation turning away, the survival of this centuries-old craft hangs by a thread — its future uncertain, and its decline starkly visible.

The Battle for Authentic Zari Reveals Deeper Faultlines in Indian Craftwork

  • Richa Bansal

3 December 2025
Fibre Innovation / New Launch Interview
A shift toward circular materials is prompting fashion to rethink where value begins, and how overlooked waste streams can shape the next phase of fibre innovation.

A New 'Circular' Fibre Launch Redraws How Fashion Handles Its Material Waste

  • Special Correspondent

2 December 2025
 
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Shein and Temu / South Africa Report
Shein and Temu reached a combined 3.6% share of South Africa’s total retail market within five years. This expansion pace far exceeds that achieved by international physical retail entrants.

South Africa’s Clothing Industry Under Siege from Shein and Temu’s Offshore Dominance

  • Special Correspondent

12 August 2025
Greenwashing / The Tanja Story Interview
Consumer complaints in Denmark prompted scrutiny of how fashion companies frame sustainability in marketing and public communication.

First Person: How a Danish Researcher Forced Fashion to Confront Its Greenwashing Compulsion

  • Subir Ghosh

6 November 2025
 
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Biomaterials / Pigment
Analysis of the research team's fabric revealed that it had an average total reflectance of 0.13%, making it the darkest fabric yet reported. And it remained ultrablack across a 120-degree angular span, meaning it appears the same at up to a 60-degree angle either side or straight on, superior to currently available commercial materials.

The Darkest Colour in Textiles: Ultrablack Redefined

  • Staff Writer

5 December 2025
Recycling / Textile Waste
Managing textile waste remains a global challenge. Most textile products are still incinerated or landfilled, and only a small share is recycled or reused

Researchers Develop New Method to Transform Textile Waste into Energy and Cement Binder

  • Staff Writer

4 December 2025