Every month FashionUnited selects a number of sustainability efforts from the fashion industry, both from home and abroad. Today, eighteen efforts from May 2025 are mentioned.
EU-Fastinanced T-REX project presents blueprint for textile-to-textile recycling
After three years of cooperation, the EU finished by the EU has completed its mission: developing a blueprint to scale up textile-to-textile recycling (T2T) in Europe. With thirteen partners, including Fashion for Good and Adidas, the project presents concrete insights and recommendations for every step in the recycling chain. The results emphasize, among other things, the importance of technological innovation, cooperation and policy measures to make textile recycling an economically feasible and sustainable system.
Twenty consumer watch dogs write open letter to fashion and textile sector
Twenty national regulators, including the Dutch ACM, have recalled the fashion and textile sector in an open letter to be honest and transparent about green claims. The letter was published through the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN).
Depoly SA raises 20 million euros
Swiss Depoly SA, a recycling company, has collected 20 million euros financing. With these extra resources, the company, which was founded in 2020, wants to accelerate the development of its recycling process. This process makes it possible to convert PET and polyester waste into new raw materials, among other things. Depoly is planning the construction of a more powerful, commercially useful production facility for 2027.
Pajamas collection of ‘Deadstock’: Lanius expands portfolio
Lanius introduced a pajamas collection of ‘Deadstock’ this month, thereby expanding the product range. The German sustainably oriented brand uses residual materials from a blush production from the spring/summer 2024 season and launches three nightwear styles. The collection consists of a striped pajama shirt and a matching long and shorts.
Polyester recycling in Europe: Study reveals key factors for breakthrough
A study was also entitled in May The Textile Recycling Breakthroughinvestigates how polyester from old clothing in Europe can be recycled into new textiles. The researchers have identified ten key factors that are needed to grow polyester recycling. It is also clear how much more expensive recycled polyester is still compared to new material, and which policy measures and investments are needed to bridge this difference.
Reju opts for the Netherlands for first industrial textile-to-textile recycling center
After the opening of the Proeffabriek ‘Regeneration Hub Zero’ in the German city of Frankfurt last October, Textiel-to-Textile Regeneration Company Reju announced its first industrial textile recycling center in the Netherlands. The HUB will be located in the Chemelot Industrial Park in Sittard, which is also known as an innovation center. Sittard is approximately 28 kilometers north of Maastricht, close to the Belgian border in the west and the German border in the east. “This strategic location enables REJU to use the present infrastructure and industrial synergies to efficiently scale its activities,” the company said.
Clubhub reaches the hundred collection points
In May Clubhub, the initiative for a circular and climate -neutral sports world, reached a milestone. The hundredth Dutch sports association has opened a club hub collection point in Amstelveen, at the Amsterdamsche Hockey & Bandy Club (AH & BC).
CEO of 10Days about B CORP certification
The Amsterdam lifestyle brand 10days officially achieved the B CORP certification in May. The brand announces this in a press release to FashionUnited. With the B CORP certification, Monique Wijnans, the general director (CEO) of 10Days, promises to be committed to social responsibility and sustainable growth.
Repair producer Unifi launches extremely sustainably recycled yarn
Many people think that recycled yarns are less strong than new materials, but Unifi refutes that with Fortisyn: a new, durable yarn from recycled polyester (reprove) that is extra strong. It has been specially developed for applications such as military uniforms and tactical equipment.
Australian Fashion Week forbids fur and exotic animal skins
On May 13, Australian Fashion Week (AFG) announced to forbid all materials from wild animals, including fur, exotic animal skins and feathers. The new guideline, developed by the Australian Fashion Council in collaboration with Collective Fashion Justice, took effect immediately. The most recent AF, that took place from 12 to 16 May was the first edition to completely abandon wild animals on the catwalks.
United Repair Center and Levi’s launch Denimreparation Service Together
United Repair Center has announced a collaboration with Levi Strauss & Co. To deliver repair services for the denim products of the brand. This collaboration is in line with the circularity goals of Levi’s and reflects the increasing focus within the industry on sustainable, repair -driven models.
Dutch Tech Startup is launching software for resale retailers
Resale is growing rapidly, but the underlying processes are often still awkward and inefficient. The new Dutch Tech Startup Cirquly wants to change that. Founded by Florentine Gillis (CEO and former founder of clothing rental company Circle Closet), Wolke Visser (CPO) and Edwin van Manen (CTO), Cirquly today launches a smart, all-in-one software especially for resala retailers, the company reports in a press release.
Stichting UPV Textiel works with Dobbi for textile collection
Clothing collection will soon become easier thanks to a collaboration between Stichting UPV Textiel and Dobbi-PostNL points. Dobbi, known as dry cleaning and repair service with PostNL locations, will start a pilot at 200 of these points in July. If the test proves to be successful, the collection is extended to all 800 Dobbi-PostNL locations, making it more accessible and attractive for a larger audience to hand in clothing.
Dutch Denim brand Butcher of Blue receives B CORP certification
Butcher of Blue is B CORP certified for the next three years with a score of 104 points, well above the required 80. The certification assesses companies on employees, customers, communities, environment and governance. Maarten Rijnders, co-owner, emphasizes that the certification reflects their commitment to a responsible, including and sustainable company.
Stop Ultra Fast Fashion: among others Zeeman and Livera sign fire letter
Forty Dutch companies, including Zeeman and Livera, call on the cabinet in a fire letter to stop Ultra Fast Fashion. They warn about the persistent influx of non-sustainable clothing on the market and emphasize that action is needed now. The initiative comes from MVO Nederland and Thuiswinkel.org and is launched during the Twe -Intentendebat Circular Economy in the Lower House.
Gelderland invests in circular medical textile
The Dutch province of Gelderland is investing in the European Project Cemtex, which aims to promote the circularity of medical textiles. The project will start this month and focuses on bottlenecks in purchasing, transport and regulations.
Founders of Mud Jeans and Tiny Library Leiden Dutch Association for the Circular Economy
The Dutch Association for the Circular Economy (NVCE) has officially started, with Julie Munneke-Tromp and Bert van Son to the board. The association wants to make circular entrepreneurship and consume as standard and act as a point of contact for politics and policy in The Hague.
Yumeko gets new B CORP certification
Yumeko achieved 127.6 points in the recertification as B Corp, which includes the top within the textile sector. Especially in the field of the environment and employees, the company took substantial steps, such as better Lifecycle assessments and support for employees through mental health care. Yumeko processes residual materials into new products and is active against Ultra Fast Fashion.
