"Textile Waste" News Archive

A recycled alternative to silk that seems promising, but is it perfect?

Around 3,000 plants in the chemical industry and 300 in the textile industry will have four years to adapt to the new measures.

Thanks to its dissolvable threads, Resortecs® offers a solution to textile waste of apparel at an industrial scale that empowers garment recycling.

ZDHC's approval of Fiber52's chemical-free cotton technology signifies a crucial milestone in the textile industry's pursuit of sustainability and greener production methods.

Ahimsa silk boasts a range of sustainable properties that contribute to a more environmentally friendly textile industry, used by Stella McCartney, Eileen Fisher, Cuyana, and more.

Zero Waste promotes a more purposeful way of producing apparel. Brands like Patagonia, Ecoalf, Been London and more are adopting this approach to their production to eliminate textile waste in every aspect of production.

Renewcell partners with Eastman to pioneer Naia Renew ES yarns, incorporating 100% recycled Circulose textile raw material in sustainable textile innovation.

Textile Exchange launched an updated open-source Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM), evaluating sustainability standards through 80 indicators, blending quantitative life cycle metrics with qualitative criteria for enhanced material choice understanding in sustainability.

Known for brands like The North Face, Timberland, and Vans, VF Corp has partnered with WBCSD and Deloitte Switzerland to launch the CTI Fashion Initiative.

By joining forces with technology consultancy Pentatonic, sustainable fashion pioneer Eileen Fisher launches its platform “Hey Fashion!” to raise awareness of textile waste.