China’s Footwear Export Revenue Declines, Leather Shoe Shipments Show Resilience
China's footwear export sector is experiencing a mixed performance in 2025, as total export values decline despite slight growth in shipment volumes, according to data from the China Leather Industry…
VEOCEL Unveils Enhanced Cleaning Lyocell Fibers at WOW 2025
At the World of Wipes (WOW) 2025 conference in Columbus, Ohio, Lenzing’s flagship nonwovens brand VEOCEL introduced a new innovation aimed at reshaping the future of surface cleaning: VEOCEL Lyocell…
EU–China Deepen Climate Partnership at 25th Summit
At the 25th EU–China Summit, held in Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of EU–China diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, Chinese President Xi Jinping and…
Are Fashion’s Circular Goals Putting Workers at Risk?
As major fashion brands ramp up circular economy efforts—such as take-back schemes, recycling, repairs, and resale—concerns are growing about unintended impacts. A wave of recent reports warns that these programs…
Global Standard Launches Public Consultation for New Sustainability Certification: GRTS
Global Standard, the non-profit organization behind the internationally acclaimed Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has launched a public consultation for its new voluntary sustainability certification — the Global Responsible Textile…
How Cellulose Fibres Are Shaping the Future of Sustainable Fashion
When the global textile industry speaks about sustainability, cellulose fibres seldom make headlines. Yet these fibres, rooted in nature and refined by science, are quietly transforming the industry from within.…
Vietnamese Giants Team Up to Cut Polyester Fibre Imports
Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) and Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) have formalized a Principal Agreement to supply polyester staple fibre (PSF) through their subsidiaries, Vietnam…
Netherlands Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.8% in June 2025
The Netherlands’ unemployment rate remained steady at 3.8 percent in June 2025, unchanged from April and May, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This translates to approximately 386,000 unemployed individuals, although…
Vietnam’s Footwear Exports Surge 10% in H1 2025, Eyeing $29B Target
Vietnam’s leather and footwear industry recorded over $14 billion in exports in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 10% year-on-year (YoY) growth, according to data released by the country’s…
Reconomy Unveils ‘Textile EPR Strategy 2030’ Roadmap
Reconomy, a global leader in circular economy solutions, has unveiled a comprehensive strategic paper titled ‘Textile EPR Strategy 2030’, offering a forward-looking roadmap to help textile businesses navigate the rapidly…
