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Ever wondered what happens to your hair once you go for your six-monthly chop-chop at the salon? If Human Material Loop, a Dutch start-up, has its way, all of this could well be mopped up to give you an all-new ethical, traceable and high-performing textile fibre, prototypes of which have been developed and the immediate plan is to go commercial. Founder-CEO Zsofia Kollar in conversation with texfash.

It is not just an irony, but an outright travesty that this needs to be emphasised: the second-hand clothing sector does indeed generate jobs in a region where millions live below the International Poverty Line of $2.15 a day. A study that looked at SHC in Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia explored a facet that anti-waste activists unfortunately choose to ignore.

A consulting firm in 2020 that transitioned into a membership-based supplier-driven and brand support organisation, Sourcery has since shifted its goal post, evolving into a digital trading platform that empowers supply chain stakeholders to secure cotton fibre with access to assurance and impact data. texfash.com talks to Co-Founder Imran Asghar to learn how their innovative sourcing solution is aiding deeper collaboration between growers and fashion brands.

Greenwashing cannot just be wished away and when audits and certifications cause fatigue or come under a cloud, an industry has cause to worry. How can the TIC Council that promotes best practices in safety, quality, health, ethics and sustainability across industries check all of this? texfash.com talks to Director-General Hanane Taidi to understand the role the Council is expected to play as Europe chalks up a slew of legislations to help battle the global climate crises.

Recognised as a flagship start-up in French green innovation, the Carbios innovation enables recycling of all types of PET waste, including complex and soiled plastic, while producing recycled and recyclable PET products without compromising on quality. The Carbios ambition is to become a leading r-PET player by 2035. texfash.com talks to its CEO, Emmanuel Ladent, to know more.

It’s been a newsy April for greenwashing. What does an activist think-tank have to say about it all? texfash.com talks to Todd Paglia, Executive Director of the unrelenting and unapologetic nonprofit Stand.earth.

League of Artisans, a non-profit was formed to promote artisan skills as a vital response to global challenges, trusting in the transformational power of craft to create alternative futures. texfash.com talks to the globally-recognised activist-entrepreneur, Carry Somers, who is also Co-Founder of the decade-old Fashion Revolution.

A start-up with a meteoric rise almost and a sudden burn out, bankruptcy-hit Renewcell, now awaits investments to put it back on track. texfash.com talks to its Chief Commercial Officer Tricia Carey to know more.

Perhaps a landmark step to boost Indian apparel exports in the 4 EFTA countries, the just inked Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will help in promoting trade and also increase collaboration between the signatories, says Chandrima Chatterjee, Secretary-General at the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI).

The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States—Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland—and India, promises significant economic benefits, such as better integrated and more resilient supply chains, new opportunities for businesses leading to increased trade and investment flows, job creation, and economic growth. Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), weighs in on what it holds out for India.