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Second-hand clothing coalition demands transparency in UNEP textile circularity project

Chair of MCAK Teresia Wairimu Njenga and CEO Institute of Economic Affairs Kenya, Kwame Owino, during a report launch dubbed A Future Look at the Apparel and Footware Industry in Kenya (2022-2037) in May 2025

The coalition urged UNEP to suspend its draft textile circularity guidelines until its underlying research is independently verified.

In Summary

The UNEP project, funded by the European Commission, seeks to develop global guidelines to distinguish between used clothing fit for trade and textile waste.
These guidelines are expected to be tabled at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) scheduled for December 8–12, 2025, in Nairobi.

Indian textile exporters turn to Europe, offer discounts to offset US tariffs

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Indian textile exporters are diversifying to the EU market and offering discounts to U.S. customers to counter steep tariffs. With trade talks between India and the EU in a decisive phase, exporters are upgrading facilities to meet EU standards and reduce reliance on the U.S., their largest market. Some companies face potential job losses and consider relocating production if U.S.

Birla Cellulose launches Liva Reviva M, pioneering circular fashion

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Birla Cellulose has unveiled Liva Reviva M, India's first mechanically recycled cellulosic fibre made with up to 50 per cent post-consumer textile waste.
Certified by GRS and FSC, the fibre combines softness, breathability, and sustainability.
This innovation transforms waste into value, marking a major milestone in Birla Cellulose's mission to advance circular, eco-conscious fashion.

Major Amendments to PLI Scheme, A Big Boost for MMF and Technical Textile Sectors

In a move set to energize India’s textile manufacturing landscape, the Ministry of Textiles has announced significant amendments to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for MMF (Man-Made Fibre) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles.

TESTEX And MUD jeans pioneer circularity certification in textiles

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MUD Jeans has become one of the first companies to complete the TESTEX Circularity label, validating its efforts in durability and recyclability while identifying repairability as an area for growth.
The pilot confirmed the brand's strengths and supports its Road to 100 initiative, aiming for jeans made entirely from post-consumer recycled materials.

Turning Wastewater into Wealth: How SEDL is Redefining Sustainability in Textiles

A New Vision for Wastewater in the Textile Industry

Water has always been the textile industry’s greatest ally and its greatest challenge. Every meter of fabric, every shade of dye, every finish owes its existence to water. Yet as freshwater resources decline and regulatory pressures rise, the textile industry faces a pressing reality: the traditional “use-and-dispose” water model is no longer viable.

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