"Textiles Manufacturer" News Archive

As part of the IFM x Première Vision Chair, the French Fashion Institute presented on February 8 its analysis of the latest developments in the global textile and apparel sourcing on the 8th of February.

The partnership between Recover and Rieter aims to combine efforts and create synergies to promote and pave the way for the fashion industry toward a circular economy.

According to the document EU Exports of Used Textiles in Europe's Circular Economy prepared by the European Environment Agency, 46% of these garments were sold to Africa, the EU's main customer, followed by Asia, with 41%.

ECONYL® by Aquafil Group is made from nylon waste and was designed to contribute to a circular economy model.

Embracing a truly circular economy, brands like Puma, Timberland, Balenciaga and more demonstrate the new trend among luxury brands that take a big step towards sustainable fashion and have added value.

As outlined in Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference, brands have the power to align and adapt practices to transform supply chains, engage consumers, scale circularity, and drive positive social impacts.

The Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference in Amsterdam will address how brands must align and adapt practices to deliver on growing stakeholder expectations.

As demonstrated in Innovation Forum’s upcoming event on responsible sourcing for transparent supply chains, businesses have the power to create positive change, whilst also reaping significant benefits of improving business prospects with higher-turnover customers.