"Textiles Manufacturer" News Archive

Super Circle secures $7 million in pre-Series A funding, co-led by Radicle Impact and Ulu Ventures, representing a transformative milestone in its journey in China's fashion and footwear industry.

Bluesign-certified formulators achieve provisional approval for ZDHC's "progressive level", transforming chemical formulations in the textile industry towards sustainability.

Resale platform Vestiaire Collective is to partner with repair and alteration platform Sojo to provide customers with access to tailoring and repair offerings, as well as Sojo's zero-emission pick-up and home delivery service.

The Lenzing Group, a prominent producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers, publishes its inaugural combined annual and sustainability report, emphasizing its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

The fashion industry's rapid growth has led to severe environmental degradation, making Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles essential for achieving a circular fashion economy.

The textile industry is increasingly using recycled fibers like REPREVE®, SEAQUAL®, and ECONYL® to mitigate global plastic pollution, reduce fossil fuel demand, and introduce biodegradable polyesters such as CiCLO® that degrade faster in landfills, minimizing long-term environmental impact.

Sportswear brands Adidas and Nike, along with Chinese retail giants Shein and Temu, have been challenged by US politicians about the possible use of forced labor in their supply chains.

With brands like Levi’s already using Tencel™ x Refibra™ Lyocell, Lenzing has plans for scaling not just for its textiles, but for the whole textile industry.

The global economy is shifting to green initiatives and partnerships. Join Innovation Forum’s upcoming conference on Sustainable Apparel and Textiles to discover how brands can adapt practices to deliver on ambitious commitments and growing stakeholder expectations.

Textile EPR programs aim to reduce overproduction, drive innovation in recycling, and encourage higher-quality goods, with associated fees passed on to consumers, as Madewell, Levi’s and H&M’s resale initiatives are insufficient in addressing the waste challenge.