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Fashion Needs to Translate Ambitions into Broader Implementation and Tangible Outcome, Says Report on Circular Economy
Socio-Economic Contribution of Second-Hand Clothing Underexplored; Sector Contributed Billions to EU27+ and 3 African Economies
Robotic Clothing which Can Aid Walking Gets £11 million Funding
Primark Sets Standard for Longer-Lasting Clothing with Durability Framework
Bangladesh Success Buoys GFA to Replicate Circular Fashion Partnership in Indonesia
Aussies Buying Too Many Clothes and Are Unsure How to Discard Them Responsibly
US Trade Body Rallies for Apparel from Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and Pakistan
5 Startups to Showcase Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles
Zambian Cotton Farmers Hit by Biodiversity Loss, Climate Change; Take Recourse to Sustainable Practices
Two-Thirds of Britons Ready to go Second-Hand, Claims Oxfam Survey
Bad News for Sustainability: Synthetic Fibre Share Rises in 2023, Recycling Goes Down
Common Approach to EPR Policy Design a Must to Solve Global Waste Crisis, Asserts New Study
Variable EPR Fees Needed for Clothing and Textiles, says White Paper on UK Circularity
Cascale Launches Verifier Field Guide to Enhance Quality and Reliability of Higg FEM Verification
Testex Launches Circularity Certification to Encourage Extending of Product Lifecycles
Mexico's Apparel Industry Remains Opaque; Brands Need to Implement Rights-Based Approach
5-Year Study Uncovers Rampant Child Labour in Bangladesh's Leather Industry
9 Indian Startups Awarded for Innovative Solutions to Boost Inclusive Circularity
Industry-Wide Engagement Crucial to Tackling Micofibre Pollution, says Status Report
UK's CMA Launches Green Claims Code for Fashion Industry, Advises 17 Brands to Review Practices
PFAS a Barrier to Circularity, Underlines EEA Study
New GFA Report Calls for Pay Equity in Italian Fashion Manufacturing Industry
UKFT Releases Report on Textile and Apparel Dyeing to Promote Collaboration Between Brands and Innovators
Top Brands Using Synthetic Fibres More than Earlier; EU Initiatives on Reducing Fashion's Footprint Are Backfiring
Canopy Pitches for $15 billion Capital Investment for India to Lead in Alternative Fibres
Worldly Launches Product Impact Calculator to Measure Scope 3 Emissions
UKFT Launches Competition for Fashion and Textile SMEs to Join EPR Project
Report Finds Fashion Capital New York City in State of Steady Decline
New Report Warns of 18% Decline in Value of Australian Fashion Industry
India Launches Forecasting Initiative VisioNxt to Reduce Dependency on Global Agencies
HKRITA, H&M Foundation Launch Open Lab to Focus on Climate Action and Industry Collaboration
GFA Pushes for Reverse Logistics in New Report to Boost Circular Ecosystems
Woolmark Launches Sustainability Drive, Links Growers with Brands to Meet Emission Targets
ZDHC Releases Guidelines for Air Emissions, Decides Not to Focus on GHGs, Emphasises on Input Chemistry Management
Better Cotton to Clean up Act, Announces Decision to Launch New Product Label
VTT Initiative to Explore Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Technologies For Fibre-Based Products
Danish Company Develops Fully Automated Sorting System for Post-Consumer Textiles
ILO Partners with Women’s Group to Promote Eco-Friendly Textiles in Türkiye
$13 million Partnership Project to Safeguard Australian Cotton Growers as Disease Causes 8% Yield Reduction
ILO and CITI Launch Project to Promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in India’s Cotton Sector
Activewear Brands’ Circularity Initiatives Adversely Impacted by Location of Consumers
Fashion for Good, 7 Partners Launch Project to Accelerate NextGen Footwear Innovations and Circularity
Brands Faltering on Climate Accountability, Action; Average Score of Top 250 Brands Stands at 18/100
Updated Version of Guide Launched to Enable Suppliers Understand Implications of New Laws on Operations
Carbon Credits Ineffective on Mitigation Outcomes, Pose Risk for Offsets, Admits SBTi’s Synthesis Report
US Fashion Companies Reducing China Risk, Targeting Emerging Destinations as More Non-Asian Countries Figure on Radar
Study Calls for Multi-Level Coordination Between Exporting and Importing Countries, Involving Affected Communities
Project in Pakistan to Convert Banana Waste into Textile Fibres and Energy
Fashion for Good, Textile Exchange Launch Initiative to Drive Transparency in Recycling with Trace Textile Waste Project
ILO Partners with CITI to Address Vulnerabilities of Indian Cotton Farmers
 
 
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Advantage India / New Trade Disorder / V Report
There are already reports of US companies asking for discounts. This is true as much of India, as it is of the smaller apparel-making nations.

Trump Tariffs Give Indian Industry a Chance to Recalibrate its Global Textiles Trade Strategy

  • Richa Bansal

11 April 2025
Event Roundup / System Change Report
Beyond the panels and presentations, the 4th Sustainable & Circular Textiles, Apparel & Footwear event stood out for its open, constructive atmosphere. The second-day workshops in particular provided a space for deeper discussion—moving from theory to practice and encouraging real dialogue about what circularity actually takes. One thing was clear: we don’t all agree on the exact path forward, but we share similar goals. And sometimes, hearing an alternative opinion can sharpen your own perspective.

From Ideas to Impact: Circularity in Textiles Needs Scalable Action—Not Just Solutions

  • Kirsi Roine

14 April 2025
 
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Circularity Narratives / Crystal International Interview
To support actions against climate crisis, Crystal International announced in March 2022 its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. It is part of Forum for the Future's Enabling Systemic Circularity in Fashion project. Forum for the Future is a leading international sustainability organisation focused on enabling systemic and urgent action in three potentially game-changing areas.

Focus Should Be on Collective Responsibility that Foster Transparency and Shared Accountability

  • Subir Ghosh

17 April 2025
Circularity Narratives / Yee Chain International Interview
Unified standards, greater efficiency, and reduced fragmentation could be the shared goal of the future for the industry. However, achieving this would be incredibly challenging; hence tailoring solutions to specific contexts while ensuring coherence and interoperability across different regions is the way forward.

Falling into the Blame Game Is Counter-Productive for all in the Value Chain

  • Subir Ghosh

16 April 2025
 
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Retail Prospects / India Story Commentary
The untapped potential of India’s smaller cities is expected to drive the next phase of retail growth. A research report indicates that 60% of the country’s retail growth in the next 2-3 years will come from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Retail in India – 2025: A Promising Future Backed by Insights and Statistics

  • Susil S Dungarwal

2 January 2025
Consumer Trends / Fast Fashion Analysis
There's an attitude–behaviour gap – the incongruence between what people say and what they actually do. This is a phenomenon noted across multiple generations. It underscores that consumer intentions are not reliable predictors of behaviour.

The Great Self-Contradiction: Gen Z Supports Sustainability – and Fuels Ultra-Fast Fashion

  • Marian Makkar
  • Amanda Spry

3 October 2024