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US organisations urge lawmakers to back Recycling Materials Attribution Act of 2026

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) has joined 11 other organizations, including the American Consumer Institute, Consumer Choice Center and Frontiers of Freedom, to urge lawmakers to support H.R. 7502, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA). In a letter sent on July 13 to the leadership of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce,...

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Recover joins Turkish Ünteks Group to boost industrial use of its recycled cotton

Madrid – Spanish company Recover, a recognised industry leader in the global production of recycled cotton fibres, has today announced a partnership agreement with Turkish textile company Ünteks Group. Through this new alliance, both companies will collaborate to promote the use of recycled cotton within the textile and fashion ecosystem....

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Resale robot 'Vnyx' photographs and prices second-hand clothing in two minutes

On the 25,000 square metre site of Milieuwerk, near Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, a group of brand owners, textile processors and investors have gathered for the launch of Vnyx. This robot is set to transform resale into an attractive market. Iced coffee and homemade pastries are ready for the attendees. From a two-metre-high mountain of clothes –...

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Regardless of the World Cup winner, merchandise always loses

The World Cup is in full swing. While we remain in our small, football-mad country discuss line-ups, substitutions and the unprecedented performance of Cape Verde (!), a supply chain is running at full capacity somewhere. It is producing products with a shelf life of just a few weeks. The Dutch 'Juichjack', the World Cup dressing gown, the...

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Textile Recycling Expo: recycling sector eager to launch and requests additional EU support

The textile recycling sector is ready to tackle the mountain of clothing waste but is awaiting the implementation of European regulations compelling companies to pay for the waste stage of their designs. Without additional investment, recyclers, collectors, and sorters are at risk of disappearing. Brussels - “The elephant in the room? We need to...

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José Teunissen on her time at AMFI: “Fashion has become more accessible”

On July 1, José Teunissen will step down as head of programme at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI). After three years, Bregje Lampe will take over her role. Teunissen will remain as interim dean at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA). How does she reflect on shaping the curriculum during a particularly challenging time for...

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DPP readiness: When and how brands and suppliers can get started

The Digital Product Passport (DPP), part of the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), will create a standardised system for sharing comprehensive product data, from information about durability and recyclability to recycled content and environmental footprint. “It is emerging as one of the most transformative regulatory and...

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Recover launches “Recover Yarns” and enters the recycled cotton yarn market

Madrid – The Valencian company Recover has announced its entry into the recycled cotton yarn market. This move advances its dual objective of establishing itself as the global benchmark for sustainable solutions in the fashion industry, while also promoting its evolution towards a more environmentally committed model. The offering is available...

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Textile production in Germany: “Inventing Industry 7.0” at Textile Factory 7.0

The German government-funded future project, “Textile Factory 7.0” (T7), launched almost a year ago. It is a collaboration between the University of Applied Sciences Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) and other stakeholders from research, business and local authorities. The ambitious goals were announced in July 2025 already: Production and business...

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Video: Denim professionals discuss industry dynamics and future vision

This piece revisits the FRESH BLOOD series by highlighting a conversation with two young denim professionals, Lucille Ix (22) and Lucas Van de Woestyne (27). Both grew up in the industry, and their families have known each other for generations. The discussion covers how the massive denim industry operates as a small community, the longevity of...

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Fashion tech platform Vaayu acquired by Carbonfact

French sustainability platform Carbonfact has acquired its German competitor Vaayu Tech GmbH. The companies made a joint announcement today. The purchase price has not yet been disclosed. The acquisition brings the two largest decarbonisation tools for the fashion industry under one roof. Existing clients will migrate to Carbonfact. The combined...

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Manomama goes viral with ‘FCKAFD’ jeans

Augsburg (Germany) - Magnus Trinkwalder from the German textile company Manomama initially just wanted to make a statement on LinkedIn. He aimed to stand against right-wing extremism and for social responsibility and corporate accountability. Therefore he digitally added the lettering ‘FCKAFD’ to a pair of jeans from the company's own...