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Can Chemical Recycling Unlock Circularity For Polyester Textiles?As the global textile industry races to meet ambitious sustainability targets, chemical recycling is increasingly being viewed as a critical technology for achieving true circularity, particularly for polyester-based textiles. A new report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) suggests that while chemical recycling remains economically challenging today, it could play...0 Comments 0 Shares 206 Views 0 Reviews
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Circularity in Carpet Industry Driven by Tech Advances and RegulationAccording to the report, modern industrially produced carpets are highly complex engineered technical textiles and remain among the most difficult textile products to recycle. This difficulty is attributed to multiple factors, including composite constructions in carpets. Face fibres, primary backings, secondary backings, and adhesive systems are typically permanently bonded. In addition, latex...0 Comments 0 Shares 787 Views 0 Reviews
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Denim Deal Launches India Hub To Boost Circularity In DenimIn a move that could reshape denim’s global sustainability journey, Denim Deal has launched its India Hub in partnership with the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability (GATS) and global venture builder Enviu. The collaboration is designed to scale the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) cotton in denim manufacturing, tapping into India’s position as both a denim powerhouse and...0 Comments 0 Shares 2K Views 0 Reviews
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EU Textile Circularity Rules Surge Ahead Of Recycling CapacityEU Textile circularity regulations are moving rapidly to reshape Europe’s apparel and textile industry, but recycling infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with the speed of regulatory change. New EU requirements are pushing brands, manufacturers and producers toward stronger collection, reuse and recycling systems, even as textile-to-textile recycling capacity remains limited....0 Comments 0 Shares 2 Views 0 Reviews
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Industrial-scale textile-to-textile recycling: How AI, automation and advanced spinning technologies are driving circularityTextile-to-textile recycling is rapidly moving from pilot-scale experimentation to industrial-scale implementation. Across Europe and Asia, investments in sorting, fibre regeneration, automation and recycling infrastructure are accelerating as the textile industry works to establish scalable circular production systems. By the time of the last ITMA exhibition in Milan in June 2023,...0 Comments 0 Shares 1K Views 0 Reviews
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Revised Waste Framework Directive enters into force to boost circularity of textile sector and slashThe EU's textile and clothing sector is a significant economic force, but textile production and consumption also have significant environmental impacts. The targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive enters into force today (16 Oct), introducing common rules for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles and setting binding food waste reduction targets for Member States....0 Comments 0 Shares 1K Views 0 Reviews
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Second-hand clothing coalition demands transparency in UNEP textile circularity projectA powerful coalition of global second-hand clothing industry leaders, policymakers, and academic experts has called for greater transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) ongoing Circularity and Used Textile Trade Project. In an open letter addressed to UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen, the coalition urged UNEP to suspend its...0 Comments 0 Shares 931 Views 0 Reviews
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TESTEX And MUD jeans pioneer circularity certification in textilesInsights MUD Jeans has become one of the first companies to complete the TESTEX Circularity label, validating its efforts in durability and recyclability while identifying repairability as an area for growth. The pilot confirmed the brand's strengths and supports its Road to 100 initiative, aiming for jeans made entirely from post-consumer recycled materials. MUD Jeans, a leader in...0 Comments 0 Shares 726 Views 0 Reviews
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UAE introduces Naseej as national platform for textile circularity and resource recoveryThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a major national initiative to address the growing environmental impact of discarded clothing as the country strengthens efforts to build a circular economy and reduce industrial waste. The program, named Naseej, meaning “fabric” in Arabic, was introduced under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President, UAE. Officials...0 Comments 0 Shares 901 Views 0 Reviews
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Weaving Circularity Into India’s Textile FutureSustainability is no longer a niche agenda for India’s textile industry. As global markets demand greater transparency, traceability and environmental responsibility, circularity is emerging as a strategic imperative for the sector’s next phase of growth. India’s textile and apparel industry has long been one of the country’s most important economic pillars. Contributing...0 Comments 0 Shares 316 Views 0 Reviews