Circularity gains ground but scale still elusive

CHICAGO – Global fashion brands are making steady progress toward circularity - but the transition to scalable impact remains elusive, according to the 2025 edition of Kearney’s Circular Fashion Index (CFX).

The annual report, now in its fifth year, evaluated 246 brands across 18 countries and five product categories and found that, while average scores inched up by 0.2 points, year-on-year progress is slowing.