Report reveals slow progress in sustainable textile materials
Just 13% of all materials used in the sector come from recycled sources.
Almost all textile brands have a formal strategy to use more sustainable materials and many are making progress on cotton, but the industry is lagging behind on circularity and traceability.
The latest Brands and Retailers Materials Benchmark released by non-profit Textile Exchange reveals that 95% of textile brands now have a formal sustainability strategy, primarily focused on raw materials and reflected in board accountability.
