#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2025-10-01

G. Schneider wins the Climate Action Award at the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards 2025 for the SANIN Project

Under the historic lights of Teatro alla Scala, G. Schneider was honoured with the Climate Action Award at the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards 2025. The ceremony was hosted by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance for Sustainable Fashion and with the support of the Municipality of Milan.

Giovanni Schneider and Laura Ros, Chairman and CEO of G. Schneider at the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards © 2025 G. Schneider

The award, presented by Paola Deda, Chairperson UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion and Director UNECE and accepted on stage by Giovanni Schneider and Laura Ros, Chairman and CEO of G. Schneider, recognises the company’s visionary climate strategies and long-term commitment to environmental stewardship. At the heart of this achievement lies the SANIN Project – a model of collaboration, responsibility and regenerative impact.

A Purpose-Driven Journey

Launched in 2007 in the Argentinian Andes, the SANIN Project represents an 18-year journey dedicated to biodiversity conservation, community empowerment and the responsible sourcing of natural fibres.

Its core mission is the protection of the wild vicuña, which gifts us with one of the rarest and most precious fibres on Earth. When the project began, fewer than 800 vicuñas remained in the Reserva de la Biosfera de Laguna Grande. Today, through coordinated action between G. Schneider, local communities, and public institutions, the population has grown to more than 5,000 animals, with over 100,000 hectares of high-altitude ecosystems now safeguarded.

Beyond species protection, SANIN also advances:

+++ Ethical shearing practices, conducted by trained local shearers under veterinary supervision

+++ Fibre contribution programmes, supporting regional artisan communities

+++ A transparent and traceable supply chain for vicuña fibre, one of the world’s most luxurious natural materials

In 2025, SANIN reached another historic milestone: the creation of the first-ever bale of Superfine Argentinian Vicuna, achieving an unprecedented fineness of 11.7 microns — setting a new global benchmark for both excellence and traceability.

From the Andes to Milan: A shared recognition

The Climate Action Award highlights SANIN as the result of a collective eZort. This recognition belongs to the entire network that has made the project possible — from the communities living at over 4,000 metres above sea level to partners, clients, institutions and the broader G. Schneider global team that continues to nurture this vision every day.

This award is a powerful reminder that climate action is not a passing trend, but a shared responsibility and a long-term commitment that must be cultivated and sustained daily. It calls on the textile industry to recognise that the strongest fibres are those rooted in respect, collaboration and regeneration.

G. Schneider extends its deepest gratitude to Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana and the CNMI jury for this honour and for their continuous commitment to promoting sustainability and traceability in the future of fashion.

Fashion for Good launches DW(O)R-X to navigate the emerging landscape of PFAS-free finishes

Fashion for Good announced the launch of Project DW(O)R-X, a collaborative initiative designed to benchmark PFAS alternative durable water- and oil-repellent (DW(O)R) chemistries. Responding to growing market demand for alternatives to PFAS‑based finishes, the project aims to generate reliable, comparable data that can support informed sourcing decisions and the assessment of emerging chemistries.

C&S strengthens its governance to support its evolution

C&S announces the appointment of Marco Lucietti to its Board of Directors. With extensive international experience across the textile and denim industries, Lucietti will work alongside CEO Federico Corneli, contributing to the company’s managerial development, organizational structure and long-term strategic direction.

Carrington Textiles publishes third Sustainability Report

Carrington Textiles has announced the publication of the third Sustainability Report from the RTS Textiles Group, highlighting another year of progress towards more responsible manufacturing across its global operations. The report outlines continued investment in technologies and initiatives designed to improve environmental performance and support long-term business resilience across the Group’s manufacturing facilities in the UK, Portugal and Pakistan.

YKK develops concept EXCELLA® zipper tape using nonwoven fabric partially derived from used clothing

YKK Corporation has developed a concept version of its premium EXCELLA® zipper series made from nonwoven fabric sheets created by fiberizing used clothing and other textile materials. Based on a proposal by fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, this item was created as a result of collaboration between Nakazato, Seiko Epson Corporation and YKK. The concept zipper was incorporated as a material component for pieces in the newest YUIMA NAKAZATO Couture Collection, “INFERNO,” which was unveiled in Paris, France on July 8, 2026.

More patterns, less effort: the MULTI-MATIC® at Rohleder

Rohleder is one of Europe’s most modern weaving mills. For over 80 years, the family-owned company has been developing and manufacturing premium fabrics for brands, retailers and private customers – 100% Made in Germany. This success is made possible by a consistent focus on design, quality, and functionality, as well as by continuous investment in state-of-the-art production facilities. Rohleder also relies on innovative technologies in warp preparation and has been collaborating with KARL MAYER for many years. As recently as 2023, a MULTI-MATIC® was delivered to the company’s headquarters in Konradsreuth.

BASF opens global diaper and superabsorbents performance lab in Mumbai

BASF has officially inaugurated its new Performance Lab for diapers and superabsorbents (SAP) in Mumbai on August 18, 2026, which will provide technical and application services to superabsorbent customers globally. The new lab of BASF’s Hygiene Solutions business has been established in less than a year and is part of BASF’s Innovation Campus Asia Pacific in Mumbai, BASF’s second largest R&D site in Asia Pacific established in 2017 under BASF Chemicals India Private Limited.

Naia™ from Eastman strengthens western hemisphere textile connections at Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala

As brands and retailers explore more diversified and responsive sourcing networks, the Naia™ brand from Eastman is strengthening its engagement with the textile and apparel value chain across the western hemisphere. From August 18–20, the company will participate for the first time in Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala, a regional meeting point for apparel sourcing, manufacturing and nearshoring.

Dornbirn GFC 2026 expands conference program with new thematic sessions

For 65 years, Dornbirn GFC has stood for innovation and is one of the world’s leading conferences in the fiber industry. From September 16 to 18, 2026, the international fiber community will meet in Dornbirn, Austria, to discuss current trends, technological developments, and forward-looking solutions. More than 600 experts from industry and academia from over 30 countries are expected to attend. With around 100 presentations by renowned speakers, a 2,5-day conference program, and three parallel presentation rooms with moderated sessions, Dornbirn GFC provides a first-class platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and international collaboration. Together, participants will generate ideas and impulses that will sustainably shape the future of the global fiber industry.