Fashion on Track: Circular Fibres Transforming the Textile Sector
Parijs, vrijdag, 20 juni 2025.
Canopy challenges the fashion sector to take further steps in sustainability by recycling cellulose fibres. Recent research shows that 71% of global producers have now achieved ‘Green Shirt’ status, representing 53% of global fibre production. The organisation calls for constant monitoring of forest sources and clear market signals that reinforce the transition to low-impact sources. Cellulose fibres currently account for 6% of global fibre production, and four specialised recycling experts have recently established their own lobbying body to make their voice heard by European authorities.
Sustainability Transition in the Textile Sector
Canopy calls on the fashion sector to further sustainability of cellulose fibres. The environmental organisation has demonstrated that 71 percent of global producers have now achieved ‘Green Shirt’ status, corresponding to 53 percent of global fibre production [1][2]. The organisation emphasises the necessity of constant monitoring of forest sources and clear market signals that reinforce the transition to low-impact sources [1].
Recycling and Innovation
Cellulose fibres currently form 6 percent of global fibre production [1]. Four specialised recycling experts, including Circ, Circulose, Re&up and Syre, have recently established their own lobbying body to make their voice heard by European authorities [2]. For instance, Circulose has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with fashion chain Mango, focused on using recycled textile fibres [3].
Future Perspectives
The sector sees a growing trend towards circular materials. Brands like Mango are committing to strategies to reduce the use of virgin fibres and transition to recycled materials such as CIRCULOSE®, which is made from 100% discarded textiles [3]. These developments mark a significant shift towards more sustainable production processes in the fashion sector [1][2][3].