All Circular Economy articles
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News briefsROICA V550 stretch fabrics on show in Munich
Italian sportswear knitters lead the booth, from cycling grip fabrics to Merino base layers.
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ArticleTextile recycling: The next challenge is scaling up
In recent years, the textile recycling industry has focused primarily on technological development.
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ArticleCircular sportswear: matching construction to recovery
Designing sportswear for a circular economy includes deciding who prepares garments for recycling. LaMunt asks owners to remove zips and trims; Arc’teryx assigns disassembly to ReBIRD.
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Article“The industry is caught in a supply-demand deadlock”
Evan Wiener, senior advisor at ReHubs, explains what brands can do to advance the circular economy beyond pilot projects.
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SponsoredChori: more than a supplier, a strategic textile partner from yarn to garment
With nearly 180 years in textiles, Japan’s Chori has evolved from fibre trader to fully integrated development and manufacturing partner.
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ArticleLululemon backs nylon recycler Syntetica in $30m round
Syntetica has raised a $30 million Series A to build its first commercial nylon-recycling plant in France.
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News briefsDecathlon UK pays instant cash for used bikes
New one-hour bank transfer payouts and Easter bonuses aim to boost trade-ins and cut sporting waste.
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News briefsShein study: durability beats green claims
A large-scale fast fashion study finds consumers equate sustainability with product longevity — a signal sporting goods brands should not ignore.
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ArticleUniqlo launches garment longevity campaign
A free enzyme-treatment sample at 23 European studios anchors Uniqlo’s April longevity campaign.
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ArticleNew Balance expands resale program to include apparel
The Boston brand brings apparel into its two-year-old resale program after recirculating more than 100,000 pairs of shoes.
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ArticleWomen redefine performance beyond function in active lifestyle industry
Influenced by a strong female perspective in design and strategy, the industry is moving toward a balance of high-functionality, circularity, and sensory comfort.
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ArticleEU’s new Ecodesign law takes effect
The new regulation requires companies to disclose discarded items and limit waste, with large firms required to comply by February 2027.
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ArticleeBay expands circular fashion grants to more startups
eBay is accepting applications until March 8 for $50,000 grants plus mentorship. Eight businesses will be selected, with one eligible for $300,000.
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SponsoredBosideng becomes first company to implement new industry standard for circular clothing in China
The Chinese down specialist is driving the apparel industry’s shift from linear to circular economy models.
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ArticleLenzing, OceanSafe pioneer circular fiber
Lenzing and OceanSafe have teamed up to develop biodegradable performance fibers, setting new sustainability standards for global sportswear.
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News briefsLenzing earns fifth EcoVadis Platinum rating
Lenzing secures EcoVadis Platinum status for the fifth year and ranks first in Canopy’s Hot Button Report, reaffirming its position as a sustainability leader in the global fiber industry.
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ArticleEuropean textile coalition demands mandatory circular economy policies
A 12-company alliance has launched a manifesto calling for binding EU policies to transform Europe’s textile waste into resources.
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News briefsGore‑Tex launches kids’ jacket subscription
The outerwear materials brand introduces a circular subscription service for children’s waterproof jackets in Europe.
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ArticleXpore e2cycle: A new pathway for polyester recycling
From screen to seam. Xpore e2cycle transforms LCD e-waste into award-winning performance textiles. A new, sustainable pathway for polyester recycling.
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ArticleCircular economy: Survey suggests disruption
”The Tipping Point: Building trust in the circular economy” identifies key drivers for a change to circularity.
