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New legislation is being introduced to tackle waste generated by the fast fashion industry, which produces millions of tonnes of discarded clothing each year. The measures aim to hold fashion brands more accountable for the environmental impact of their products, including textile waste and disposal practices.
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The knitwear industry in Tirupur, Tamil Nadu's major garment export hub, is working toward a business target of one lakh crore rupees, according to a report by Dinamalar. The city's textile and garment manufacturing sector, a key source of employment and exports, is being discussed in connection with this growth goal.
- 3Textile Exchange Sees Reasons for Optimism in Fashion▼For Textile Exchange, Fashion Still Has Reason for Optimism
Textile Exchange says the fashion industry still has grounds for optimism, despite ongoing pressure on sustainability efforts across the sector. The organisation's positive outlook was reported by WWD, reflecting continued work on preferred fibres and materials among brands and suppliers.
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Industry commentary argues that textile recycling will only scale if fashion brands commit to actually buying recycled fibres, rather than relying on pledges and targets. The message is that demand-side purchasing agreements, not announcements, are what recyclers need to attract investment and grow capacity.
- 5Polyester filament yarn makers launch YarnProof verification technology▼Polyester filament yarn producers launch YarnProof verification technology
Producers of polyester filament yarn have introduced YarnProof, a new verification technology for their products. The launch was reported by industry outlet Furniture Today, suggesting the system is aimed at giving furniture and textile manufacturers a way to confirm yarn authenticity and supply chain claims. Details on adoption and participating producers remain limited at this stage.
- 6Former AKB48 member Maho Omori joins company as PR staff●元AKB48・大盛真歩、アップティー株式会社に広報担当として入社！ | 丸井織物株式会社のプレスリリース – PR TIMES 元AKB48・大盛真歩、アップティー株式会社に広報担当として入社！ | 丸井織物株式会社のプレスリリース PR
Former AKB48 member Maho Omori has been hired as a public relations officer at Uptee Co., Ltd., the company announced in a press release issued through Marui Textile Co., Ltd. The move marks an unusual career shift for the ex-idol, who retired from the entertainment industry and has now entered a regular company in a corporate communications role.
- 7Engineered spider silk could reshape $18 billion industry, Kraig says●Engineered spider silk could reshape an $18 billion industry. Kraig's COO will present in India.
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories says its engineered spider silk could reshape a global industry worth an estimated $18 billion. The company's chief operating officer is scheduled to present in India, a major hub for silk production, outlining how lab-made spider silk fibers could offer stronger, more versatile alternatives to traditional silk for textiles and technical applications.
- 8EU Bans 'Forever Chemical' Used in Stain-Resistant Clothing●EU Bans a ‘Forever Chemical’ Often Used To Make Garments Stain-Resistant
The European Union has banned a so-called forever chemical widely used to make garments stain-resistant, according to industry outlet WWD. The move is part of tightening EU regulation of PFAS substances, which persist in the environment and are linked to health concerns, and will force fashion and textile brands to rethink water- and stain-repellent finishes.
- 9Better Cotton Initiative adopts regenerative farming system▼Better Cotton Initiative adopts regenerative system
The Better Cotton Initiative, the world's largest cotton sustainability programme, has formally adopted a regenerative agriculture system for its standards. The move signals a shift in how cotton is certified globally, with regenerative practices such as soil health and biodiversity gaining a formal place in sustainable fibre sourcing, a development being tracked by the textile industry press.
- 10Accountability failures exposed in global textile industry▼Behind the factory walls: accountability failures in the global textile industry
The Business and Human Rights Centre has published a report titled 'Behind the factory walls', documenting accountability failures across the global textile industry. The publication highlights gaps in oversight and corporate responsibility within garment supply chains, where labour abuses often remain hidden from consumers and regulators.
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The Science Based Targets Network has expanded its guidance, allowing companies to set science-based targets covering freshwater and land alongside climate goals. The move aims to help businesses address nature-related impacts more comprehensively, and environmental and industry outlets, including textiles trade press, are covering what the new targets mean for corporate sustainability commitments.