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Euratex: European textile and clothing industry contracts for third consecutive year

The European textile and clothing industry contracted for the third consecutive year in the 2025 financial year, according to the annual report from industry association Euratex. The report documents a continued decline in production, employment and confidence within the sector. The report shows that production volumes fell further in 2025....

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Debut North American textile recycling expo to take place in Charlotte, North Carolina

The first dedicated textile recycling event in North America, Textiles Recycling Expo USA, is set to take place in two weeks in Charlotte, North Carolina. Launched by Applied Market Information (AMI) Plastics, the exhibition and conference will take place from April 29 to 30 at Charlotte Convention Center. Bringing together more than 95...

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Textile Exchange on its shift to an action-based membership model to drive accountability

As the gap between sustainability goals and industry reality grows, Textile Exchange is shifting from a focus on guidance to one of shared accountability. In an interview with FashionUnited, Sarah Needham, chief engagement and partnerships officer, and Beth Jensen, chief impact officer, discuss the organisation's new action-oriented membership...

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Textile Exchange publishes policies ahead of Materials Matter Standard launch

Textile Exchange has released a comprehensive set of policies providing guidance for certification holders defining the steps required as they move from the organisation's existing standards to its it new Materials Matter Standard. The Transition Policy outlines the actions organisations must take to align with the new standard. The Scope and...

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South African mohair: production, traceability and industry challenges

Graaff-Reinet (South Africa) - The Karoo, a vast South African semi-desert, is criss-crossed by dirt tracks. These paths lead to several centuries-old farms where angora goats graze, raised for their mohair. The country accounts for over half of the world's production of this natural fibre. Steel blades of pumping windmills are the only things...

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Nextil raises 13.9 million euros in promissory notes following acquisition of Sindutex

Madrid – Spanish textile multinational Nextil has announced the successful completion of its latest debt placement through its promissory note programme on the Alternative Fixed-Income Market (MARF). This financing operation follows the acquisition of a majority stake in the Portuguese company Sindutex. This morning, Nextil Group announced the...

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Textile Exchange introduces first LCA study on cotton's environmental impact

Textile Exchange has released the first in a new series of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies, aimed at improving the quality and consistency of environmental impact data across the fashion and textile industry. The initial report focuses on cotton, providing updated data across key producing countries and covering a range of systems including...

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The fashion industry has a water blind spot

Water is widely recognised as fashion’s single largest environmental impact, yet it remains structurally overlooked in sourcing decisions, audit systems and sustainability reporting. At a time when 2.2 billion people globally lack access to safely managed drinking water, according to the United Nations, the fashion industry continues to consume...

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H&M faces renewed pressure over mohair use following PETA investigation

Swedish retail giant H&M is facing a renewed call to ban mohair following a new investigation into Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) farms that claims to have found evidence of animal cruelty. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has submitted a shareholder resolution to H&M requesting the retailer to reinstate a policy to ban...

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SMART Debunks Persistent Myths About the Second-hand Textile Trade

About The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART), representing global leaders in textile reuse and recycling, released new analysis dispelling the most persistent myths driving misinformation about the secondhand clothing (SHC) trade. The findings draw on recent empirical studies conducted across East Africa, West Africa,...

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Exhibition: “The art of trademark in Indo-British textile trade” sheds light on the forgotten art of textile labels

The first thing you notice is the heat; it is all around, almost palpable. Then there are the sounds, deafening, each vendor trying to shout louder than the next. “Madam, here, here, Kashmiri silk, you won’t find anywhere.” “Come to my stall, please, I will show you the widest range.” Then there are the smells of course, some pleasant like the...

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Agenda announced for Textiles Recycling Expo USA 2026

The full conference agenda has been officially announced for Textiles Recycling Expo USA, taking place April 29–30, 2026 at the Charlotte Convention Center. As North America’s first dedicated exhibition and conference focused exclusively on textile recycling, the 2026 edition will deliver a comprehensive two-day program focused on turning...