India textile council considers circular practices
India’s Development Council for Textile Industry has discussed sustainable and circular practices at its first meeting, alongside plans to improve […]
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October 6, 2026
Parkdale acquires Ciclo synthetic biodegradation technology
Textile group plans to expand the additive into technical applications targeting the environmental persistence of polyester and nylon fibres
Cascale prepares foundational module launch
New environmental assessment will launch in November, setting a shared baseline for factory environmental management, but adoption will remain voluntary
Study explores algae as textile binder
An Australian research project aims to develop a prototype resin, with textile waste as its first test case
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Fraunhofer explores PET textile waste conversion
Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP will showcase an approach to converting PET-containing textile waste into polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) […]
Recycled cotton project targets adoption barriers
Fashion for Good will test recycled cotton yarns against brand requirements to identify commercially viable blends and manufacturing practices
Fungal enzyme strengthens natural dye fixation
Researchers report improved hibiscus colour fixation on viscose, offering a potential alternative to conventional metal-based dye fixatives
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Cambodia’s $2 wage rise draws concern
Cambodia will raise its monthly minimum wage for garment, footwear, travel goods and bag workers by $2 to $212 from […]
Textile recycling report exposes finance gap
New analysis finds only mature textile recycling routes can secure commercial finance without wider policy and industry intervention
