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EU Continues Pushing for Sustainable Fashion: Textile Apparel Top Priority Under ESPR Framework and DPP

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TCF Post Desk · 3 min
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TCF POST Report BRUSSELS — The European Union is stepping up its green transition for the fashion and retail sectors. Under the newly implemented Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). The initiative seriously aims to overhaul how garments are designed, marketed, and managed throughout their lifecycle, backed by overwhelming support from stakeholders. A new European … Read more

Canada Goose Impact Report Lists Major Milestones in Apparel Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing

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TCF Post Desk · 2 min
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TCF POST Report TORONTO — Canada Goose has released its FY26 Impact Report, showcasing significant strides in sustainable apparel design and responsible supply chain practices. Marking the completion of its first five-year sustainability strategy, the brand highlighted substantial increases in eco-friendly material usage, supply chain transparency, and circular economy initiatives. Having achieved a 50% reduction … Read more

European Bioeconomy Study: Consortium Calls for Urgent Shift to Bio-based Fibres & Fabrics

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TCF Post Desk · 5 min

TCF POST Special Report BRUSSELS — The global textile industry, a massive engine of consumption, is facing a structural crisis. With global fibre production has surged to 124 million tonnes in 2023—and projected at 160 million tonnes by 2030—the sector remains dangerously tethered to fossil-based synthetic fibres, which now account for 67% of total production. … Read more

TCF Sector Pivots Toward Sustainability as Supply Chain Strategy

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TCF POST ANALYSIS The 2026 “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” report by TIME and Statista signals a structural shift in the Textile, Clothing, and Footwear (TCF) sector: sustainability is evolving from a marketing narrative into a critical tool for supply chain resilience and regulatory compliance. Sector Leaders: High-End and Global Retailers Dominate The 2026 rankings underscore … Read more

European Commission Urged to Update Textile Labelling Regulation with “Must-Have” Elements

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TCF POST Desk Five influential European organizations have urged the European Commission (EC) to update key elements of the current Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR) to ensure it complements emerging EU textile policies. In a joint statement, the European Branded Clothing Association (EBCA), the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), the European Recycling Industries’ … Read more

H&M Sees C-PPAs as Decarbonization Action in Bangladesh, Vietnam

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TCF POST Report The recent introduction of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (C-PPAs)—agreements allowing companies to buy electricity directly from renewable energy developers—has offered garment export industries in Bangladesh and Vietnam a significant competitive advantage, according to a senior official at the Swedish retailer H&M. Kim Hellström, Head of Sustainability at the H&M Group, advised Cambodian … Read more

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