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2026-06-18
Textile PRO Forum calls for greater harmonisation of textile EPR systems across Europe
The Textile PRO Forum has published a new analysis highlighting the need for greater harmonisation of textile Extended Producer Responsibility systems across Europe. The document, Toward harmonised Textile EPR Systems in Europe: analysis and recommendations, presents the results of work carried out by Workstream 1 of the Textile PRO Forum, led by Dr. Eng. Viola Corbellini, Strategic Development and Innovation Expert at Erion Textiles, and Eng. Luca Campadello, General Director at Erion Textiles. The workstream focused on reducing administrative burden for textile producers by identifying areas where procedures could be better aligned across countries.
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2026-06-11
Results of the 38th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey
The global textile industry appears to be turning a corner, but this is more likely a fragile and possibly temporary improvement than the start of a durable recovery. According to the 38th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey, conducted worldwide during the second half of May 2026, business sentiment, order intake, order backlogs and capacity utilization all improved versus March — yet every indicator remains weak by historical standards, and rising costs cast doubt on how long the upturn can last.
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2026-06-04
Closing the Footwear Loop reveals challenges and opportunities for circular footwear
The footwear industry faces one of the most complex circularity challenges in the fashion sector. A new Phase 1 report from the Fashion for Good initiative Closing the Footwear Loop, developed together with Circle Economy, provides new insights into the composition, condition and recycling potential of post-consumer footwear waste.
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Man-Made Fibers
The updated poster on biodegradable Polymers in various environments has been released
Sustainability
A new standard to combat plastic waste in forests
Recycling / Circular Economy
Europe’s textile future at a turning point: New 2030 Circularity Blueprint aims to scale recycling and unlock investment opportunities
Sustainability
Number of GOTS-certified facilities grow 15% globally as demand for credible sustainability standards continues to strengthen
Sustainability
bluesign technologies introduces bluepass
Research & Development
Hohenstein publishes 2025 Sustainability Report
Natural Fibers
Global Standard gGmbH launches second public consultation for GRTS Draft 2 for the textile industry (1–30 April 2026)
Raw Materials
Textile Exchange publishes cotton Life Cycle Assessment study to strengthen impact data
Sustainability
Experts publish APAC policy priorities
Sustainability
GOTS version 8.0 released: advanced supply chain accountability, from fibre to finished product
Sustainability
