Birla Cellulose and Circ announced a five-year partnership to expand recycling within the global textile sector.

ICE cotton prices rose due to stronger grain markets and expected drier weather aiding US cotton harvest.

Better Cotton has announced its participation in the global non-profit alliance Cascale’s three-year initiative to standardise Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies across the cotton sector.

German speciality viscose fibre manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has filed for insolvency, however production is expected to continue under a protective shield procedure, according to local news reports.

VF Corporation, the parent company of brands including The North Face and Vans, reported a 6% decline in second-quarter (Q2) revenue to $2.8bn, however the CEO says the company delivered on expectations “consistent with the guardrails we provided last quarter.”

At Heimtextil 2025, Matratzen-Industrie e.V. will showcase innovations in circular economy, extended producer responsibility, and mattress recycling in Hall 11.0.

Europe's textile sorting and recycling industry is witnessing an unprecedented crisis and is under immense pressure due to global disruptions like the Ukraine war, logistical challenges in Africa and the rise of ultra-fast fashion, EuRIC Textiles and Municipal Waste Europe recently said.

Traceability and supply chain compliance company TrusTrace has partnered with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and OpenAtlas to help fashion brands verify all shipments are deforestation-free ahead of upcoming EU regulation.

AI-powered ESG data management platform Credibl ESG has partnered with Dutch-Canadian company Green Story to introduce a comprehensive sustainability solution for India's textile and apparel sector.

FibreTrace has announced a new partnership with Thai Acrylic Fibre (TAF) that will see the integration of FibreTrace Technology into its acrylic fibre production.

Only, the Bestseller-owned women’s fashion and denim brand, has more than doubled the volume of organic cotton sourced from African farmers since 2023.

Levi Strauss & Co. unveiled its roadmap to achieve Net Zero by 2050, targeting a 90% cut in scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2025, 100% renewable electricity, and 50% less water use in stressed areas.