Circular fashion progress remains uneven, report

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Kearny’s Circular Fashion Index assessed 241 brands in 21 countries covering material selection and design through to repair, resale and post-use recovery

The 2026 index assessed 241 brands in 21 countries

NEW YORK - Fashion brands are making gradual progress on circularity, although wide-ranging implementation remains uncommon, according to the latest analysis from Kearney.

The management consulting firm’s sixth annual Circular Fashion Index shows that average industry score increased to 3.7 out of 10, compared with 3.4 in 2025 and approximately 2.0 in 2020.

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