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Brightplus raises 2 million euros to scale innovative textile coating process

Finnish green-tech materials company Brightplus has successfully raised 2 million euros in funding to accelerate the growth, development, and industrial scaling of its high-performance, recyclable, bio-based textile coatings. The funding round was led by impact investor Collateral of Good, and co-led by Nordic Butterfly Ventures, with additional...

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Textile Exchange to launch approved criteria of new Materials Matter Standard in December

Global non-profit Textile Exchange introduced its new Materials Matter Standard at its annual conference last year, a voluntary sustainability standard for the production and initial processing of raw materials. After a successful vote by the International Working Group (IWG) as an independent decision-making body, Textile Exchange will launch...

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Fairly Made relies on AI to enhance sourcing transparency in fashion

For traceability, simply making declarations is no longer enough. Fairly Made, a French green tech company specialising in sustainable fashion, has unveiled a new tool, Supply Chain Intelligence, to help leaders in fashion meet regulatory requirements, such as the CSRD, ESPR or AGEC. According to a survey conducted by the auditing firm...

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Report: Warp knitting machine market to reach 4.5 billion dollars by 2032

The global warp knitting machine market is expected to experience strong growth in the coming years. According to an article published on July 15, 2025 by Knitting Trade Journal (“Strong growth predicted for warp knitting machine market”, Haydn Davis), this market could reach 4.5 billion US dollars by 2032. This impressive figure is not limited...

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Princess Polly becomes B Corp certified

Princess Polly has secured a B Corp certification, recognising the Australian-US fashion label for “its commitment to making a positive difference in its communities and the fashion industry”. After a two-year evaluation process, the company, owned by A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp, has been determined to have met the standards of social and...

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Montane takes measured step in outdoor apparel's green transition

The fashion industry is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental toll, with sustainability now a financial imperative rather than a mere ethical one. Against this backdrop, British outdoor specialist Montane has released its annual 2025 Social Report, positioning itself as a proactive player in the sector's green evolution. The report...

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Safety and quality fears preventing consumers from buying more sustainable products

A new report from the British Standards Institution (BSI) has revealed that UK consumers' expectations for sustainable fashion across both high street and luxury brands is on the rise, but a lack of trust in the quality and safety of the item is holding people back. The BSI’s 2025 Global Circularity study, ‘The Tipping Point: Building Trust in...

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Changemakers in fashion (part 2): Romain Narcy of Rematters, Ereks Blue Matters and the Denim Deal

There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition, whether their efforts are visible to the general public or not? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainable fashion experts and activists. What can we learn from their work? In this second instalment, FashionUnited spoke with...

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Why fast-fashion is harming second-hand – and what we can do about it

June ended with yet another blow to Europe’s struggling post-consumer textiles sector: Texaid Germany filed for insolvency. This is a significant setback for the group and for the broader reuse and recycling ecosystem. Just as European policymakers begin to treat textile waste with the seriousness it deserves, the very infrastructure needed to...

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Textile Exchange recalibrates for 2030 with a sharper focus on systems change

Textile Exchange is entering a new phase—one focused less on consensus-building and more on collective accountability. This week, the organization unveiled a streamlined five-year strategy leading up to 2030, positioning itself to accelerate systems change and close the gap between ambition and action. While at the core of the strategy is a...

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Altri strengthens its expansion in sustainable textiles with acquisition of AeoniQ

Portugal-based Altri, a producer of sustainably certified cellulosic fibres, is making a significant move into the textile industry by acquiring a majority stake in AeoniQ, a Swiss firm backed by the HeiQ group. This acquisition includes a capital increase and marks a decisive step in Altri’s diversification strategy. For several years, Altri...

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Circulose secures multi-year sourcing agreement with H&M

H&M Group has struck up a multi-year sourcing agreement with material manufacturer Circulose. The Swedish fashion giant has agreed to replace a “substantial share” of its virgin viscose used throughout its portfolio with Circulose’s own man-made fibres. The deal contributes to H&M’s wider mission of ensuring that 100 percent of its materials are...