Syre Announces Partnership With Nike to Scale Circular Polyester

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — November 11, 2025 — Syre, the textile impact company hyperscaling textile-to-textile recycling, today announces a multi-year agreement with leading sports brand NIKE, Inc., marking a milestone towards a circular materials future for the global apparel industry and beyond.

The partnership reflects Nike’s commitment to scaling sustainable innovation and Syre’s mission to accelerate the great textile shift. It will focus on step-by-step integration of Syre’s circular polyester into core Nike performance lines, with the first products expected within the next few years. Syre will be Nike’s lead strategic supplier for textile-to-textile recycled polyester.

The companies share a long-term ambition to expand the use of textile-derived fibers, supporting a closed-loop ecosystem where end-of-life textiles become the feedstock for the next generation of performance gear.

“Our partnership with Syre represents a shift in our materials strategy and how we source,” said Sitora Muzafarova, VP Materials Supply Chain. “Innovation is at the heart of Nike’s DNA and textile-to-textile recycled polyester is essential in our ambition to design and produce breakthrough products that both perform to the highest standards that our athletes expect and are more sustainable at the same time.”

For Syre, the partnership with one of the world’s most iconic brands marks a new chapter in scaling true circularity.

“Having Nike, the global leader in sportswear and innovation, commit to textile-to-textile generated polyester sends a powerful signal to the entire industry. This is not a one-off initiative or capsule collection, this is a moment when circular materials move from concept to commercial reality at scale and wider adoption. It’s a proud day for Syre, and for everyone working to make textile circularity the new normal”, said Dennis Nobelius, CEO Syre.

As Syre ramps up the planning for a global network of recycling plants – with its first large-scale facility intended to start construction in 2027 in Vietnam – this partnership further strengthens the foundation for its global expansion. It also adds significant momentum to Syre’s growing customer lineup, which already includes H&M Group and the Launch Partners – GAP Inc., Houdini Sportswear, and Target – announced earlier this year.

“Together, we are demonstrating how true collaboration and commitment can unlock circularity at scale,” added Dennis Nobelius. “Every new partnership helps accelerate the buildout of regional supply chains – enabling brands, suppliers, and consumers alike to take part in the great textile shift.”

Posted: November 11, 2025

Source: Syre

Singapore Edition Of ITMA ASIA + CITME Makes Successful Presentation

SINGAPORE — November 7, 2025 — The region’s leading textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA ASIA made a successful return to Singapore after two presentations in 2001 and 2005.

Combined with CITME, the four-day ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition at the Singapore Expo concluded on 31 October 2025 with participants praising the international mix of visitors and strong turn-out of buyers from the region. From the supply side, the exhibition was well represented by companies from key textile technology manufacturing regions, thus offering buyers a balanced selection of solutions.

The Singapore exhibition attracted visitorship of over 26,600 from 109 countries and regions, reaffirming its reputation as the region’s most influential showcase of textile and garment manufacturing technologies.

Some 92% of the visitors came from overseas, with 35% of them from South Asia and 30% from Southeast Asia. The top three visitor countries were: India (19%), China (11%) and Indonesia (10%). Other countries in the top 10 list included Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam and Malaysia.

The show owners – CEMATEX (the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers), China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA), The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT TEX) – attributed its strong showing to Singapore’s ideal location, conducive business environment and seamless visitor experience.

Mr Alex Zucchi, President of CEMATEX, said: “Exhibitor feedback has been very positive as the high-quality visitorship and serious business discussions are greatly appreciated. The exhibition has created a strong sense of optimism about the opportunities ahead amid current economic challenges.”

Mr Gu Ping, President of CTMA remarked: “Asia, the world’s largest textile hub, boasts a vast industrial scale and plays a key role globally. With the successful conclusion of the ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025, it is clear that the Asian textile industry, encompassing regions such as East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, is experiencing rapid development. This also reflects the global textile industry’s demand for exploring emerging markets.”

Many of the exhibitors were elated by the outcome of their participation. Mr Tobias Schaefer, Vice President of Andritz Nonwoven & Textile, enthused: “The combined exhibition in Singapore proved to be a truly pivotal platform, bringing together a remarkably international audience. The high visitor numbers, the quality of discussions, and the strong focus on innovation and sustainability reflected the industry’s evolving priorities.”

Mr Stephane Picard, Sales & Marketing Manager at Pierret Industries, opined: “We are very pleased with the overall quality of the visitors at the exhibition. Despite the current market challenges, the event exceeded our expectations. The main objective of holding this show in Singapore was to attract people from Southeast Asia and Middle East markets, and the results were truly impressive.”

Sharing the same sentiment, Canlar Mekatronik Board Member Mr Kaan Cakici said: “We’re delighted with the overwhelming response received at the exhibition. The show days were filled with serious enquiries from buyers who came ready to invest and we concluded business deals during the show. The quality of discussions with visitors at our stand has given us confidence to expand our presence and support in the region.”

Underscoring the significance of the 2025 exhibition for the Indian market was Mr Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles of India who led a 30-member-strong government delegation.

Mr Kansal remarked, “India is one of the largest participants and exhibitors in this exhibition here in Singapore. This reflects our strategic vision in driving our textile industry’s growth through innovation, manufacturing excellence and sustainability. The fair provides a good meeting ground for people to exchange ideas, to look at new technologies, discuss business propositions and to see the latest innovations.”

Later, speaking at the co-located ITMA Sustainability Forum, Mr Kansal highlighted the Indian textile industry’s green transformation.

The comprehensive showcase of textile and garment making technologies at ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 occupied more than 70,000 square metres of gross space and featured over 840 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions.

ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 is organised by ITMA Services and co-organised by Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Company.

The next ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition will be held in Shanghai, China from 20 to 24 November 2026. For more information, please visit www.itmaasia.com or www.citme.com.cn.

Posted: November 9, 2025

Source: CEMATEX, CTMA & CCPIT TEX

VDMA Members Highly Satisfied With ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 In Singapore

FRANKFURT, Germany — November 7, 2025 — With more than 840 exhibitors from 30 countries and thousands of visitors from more than 100 nations ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 was a truly international show. Visitors came with clear project ideas, leading to many inspiring and fruitful discussions. Numerous VDMA members reported closed orders and deals – a positive sign for the machinery sector. “Better than expected”: this was a frequent statement from exhibiting companies.

The testimonials from VDMA member companies reflect a successful trade fair:

“ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore has been a real INTERNATIONAL Textile Machinery Exhibition in Asia, attracting visitors from more than 100 countries. The numbers and quality hoped for have been exceeded. In this friendly and well organised city, smiles were also very much seen at the EXPO during the exhibition.”
Dr. Janpeter Horn, Chairman, VDMA Textile Machinery Association

“ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore was a great success also for Mahlo. The show brought together the right people, the right ideas, and the right energy. A truly international event that delivered valuable insights and confirmed the industry’s commitment to innovation. We could discuss specific challenges and solutions with numerous industry professionals from across Asia.”
Thomas Höpfl, Sales Director, Mahlo 

“ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore was a great success for Trützschler. The event brought together an international mix of visitors and offered high-quality discussions with customers and business partners.”
Alexander Stampfer, CSO, TRÜTZSCHLER Group

“Singapore was the ideal stage for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025, drawing a highly engaged global audience. The exhibition proved to be an outstanding platform for meaningful dialogue and networking. The strong visitor presence and the depth of discussions underscore the industry’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. With automation and future technologies taking centre stage, the event exceeded expectations by creating an environment where visionary ideas and practical solutions converged. Customers are once again ready to invest, signalling renewed confidence and growth opportunities. This positive momentum encourages us and strengthens our outlook for the future.”
Werner Volkaert, Managing Director, Sedo Treepoint

“ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore proved to be a truly global platform, bringing together a remarkably international audience. The high visitor numbers, the quality of discussions, and the strong focus on innovation and sustainability reflected the industry’s evolving priorities. For us, the event reaffirmed the importance of personal dialogue in shaping the future of nonwovens and textile technology.”
Tobias Schäfer, Vice President, ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile

“We were impressed by the high quality and diversity of visitors at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore. The event proved to be an excellent platform for meaningful discussions and new connections across the entire Asian textile market. Singapore’s dynamic and well-organized setting provided the ideal environment to exchange ideas, explore innovations, and strengthen partnerships throughout the region. Focus topics were definitely increasing efficiency in the textile production at currently uncertain times.”
Kathrin Pleva, Managing Director, PLEVA

“ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 Singapore was well attended and attracted qualified visitors. It’s strategic geographic location connected the Southeast Asian region and positioned the event as a central meeting point for the textile industry.”
Riccarda Dilo, Member of the Executive Board, DILO Group

“Choosing Singapore as the location for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 was absolutely the right decision. Our expectations were exceeded both in terms of the quality and the number of international visitors.”
Torsten von Koch, Sales Director, Georg Sahm 

“ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore was worth a visit. The location was excellent for visitors from the ASEAN countries and Singapore offers an excellent infrastructure. We were impressed by the numbers of visitors and the quality of meetings with customers, who came mainly from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. The focus of visitors was on the finishing of outerwear, denim and automation. Many customers plan to realize their projects in the course of 2026.”
Hans-Gerhard Wroblowski, Sales Manager SEA, A. Monforts Textilmaschinen 

From 16 to 22 September 2027, ITMA will return to Germany for the first time in 20 years. The leading international trade fair for textile machinery and clothing technology is expected to attract over 100,000 decision-makers from almost all textile-producing countries. Companies interested to exhibit in Hannover can already register here: www.itma.com.

On November 12, 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00, the VDMA, together with Deutsche Messe AG and the official hotel agency bnetwork, is offering a webinar on the topic of “ITMA 2027: Exhibiting Made Easy”. The webinar (in German language) is primarily aimed at “ITMA newcomers and returnees” from Germany and Austria. Visit for the program and registration: https://www.vdma.eu/en-GB/events-trade-fairs/-/event/view/119933

The VDMA represents 3600 German and European mechanical and plant engineering companies. The industry stands for innovation, export orientation and SMEs. The companies employ around 3 million people in the EU-27, more than 1.2 million of them in Germany alone. This makes mechanical and plant engineering the largest employer among the capital goods industries, both in the EU-27 and in Germany. In the European Union, it represents a turnover volume of an estimated 870 billion euros.
Around 80 percent of the machinery sold in the EU comes from a manufacturing plant in the domestic market.

Posted: November 9, 2025

Source: VDMA — The German Textile Machinery Association

BOKSER Textiles Launches Vermilion Sheeting Collection, Bringing Carbon-Neutral, Microplastic-Reducing Innovation To Hotels Fall 2025

MINNEAPOLIS — November 6, 2025 — BOKSER Textiles, a premier supplier of high-performance hospitality textiles, is taking a major step into sustainable bedding with the launch of its Vermilion Sheeting Collection. This new line, blending 52% Polyester infused with CiCLO® technology and 48% Modal, provides hotels with an advanced solution to two of the biggest challenges in hospitality: reducing carbon emissions and tackling microplastic fiber pollution —tiny plastic particles that can enter waterways from washing fabrics.

Why This Matters for Hospitality

Hotels face unique sustainability pressures: constant laundry, high occupancy, and increasing guest expectations for eco-conscious practices. The Vermilion Sheeting Collection enables hotels to deliver the quality guests expect while taking meaningful steps to reduce environmental impact. Through carbon-neutral manufacturing and CiCLO technology, BOKSER is cutting carbon emissions and microplastic pollution. The Vermilion Collection lets hospitality brands deliver sustainable sheeting—without sacrificing comfort, cost or durability.

Responsible Manufacturing: Built on a Carbon-Neutral Foundation

The Vermilion Collection is finished in certified CarbonNeutral® facilities, certified by Climate Impact Partners. For roughly every one million sheets produced, these facilities reduce an estimated 528 tons of carbon emissions. In addition, nearly 1.9 million gallons of water is saved through a zero liquid discharge system that prevents industrial wastewater from entering the environment.(EPA calculations). BOKSER will also introduce additional sheeting collections finished in these same carbon-neutral facilities, further expanding their commitment to responsible manufacturing.

CiCLO Technology: Reducing Microplastic Pollution

Hotels’ frequent commercial laundering makes them especially prone to microplastic fiber pollution, which can range from 500 to 367,000 microfibers per liter of wastewater[1]. Vermilion’s polyester fibers incorporate CiCLO technology, accelerating the biodegradation of synthetic fibers. This ensures that fibers biodegrade at rates comparable to those of natural fibers like wool, preventing them from persisting in the environment for centuries.

“This launch is a blueprint for the hospitality industry,” said Ed Guzek, CEO of BOKSER. “With CiCLO technology and our certified carbon-neutral facilities, our customers with carbon and plastic reduction goals now have sheeting options that help achieve both.”

A Scalable, Industry-Wide Solution

“Our partnership with BOKSER brings CiCLO technology’s innovation to scale,” said Cheryl Smyre, vice president of Parkdale Advanced Materials. “Integrating best-in-class responsible manufacturing with CiCLO technology accelerates the environmental impact achievable, allowing hotels to now make a more meaningful difference at scale.”

Source:
[1] Posacka, Anna M. and Ross, Peter S. Tackling Microfiber Pollution Through Science, Policy and Innovation: A Framework for Canadian Leadership (November 2024). Ocean Diagnostics and Raincoast Conservation Foundation.

Posted: November 9, 2025

Source: CiCLO® Technology / Advanced Materials, LLC (IAM)

Orion S.A. names Jonathan Puckett chief financial officer

HOUSTON — November 7, 2025 — Orion S.A., a global specialty chemicals company, announced today that Jonathan “Jon” Puckett will succeed Jeff Glajch as chief financial officer, effective Dec. 1, 2025. 

Jonathan “Jon” Puckett

Puckett brings to Orion more than 30 years of financial leadership experience – much of it within the chemical industry. He joins the company after 14 years with Celanese, where he recently served as vice president and CFO for the Acetyl Chain segment. 

While at Celanese, Puckett also held a series of other senior financial business unit and corporate roles of increasing responsibility.

Before Celanese, Puckett served in senior financial roles at Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.; PWC LLP; and KPMG LLP.

Orion CEO Corning Painter said, “Jon’s broad functional skillset, deep financial expertise and demonstrated success in helping businesses execute on both financial and strategic goals make him an excellent fit for our company, particularly as we navigate our next phase of growth and profitability.”

In July, Glajch announced his intention to retire as CFO at the end of 2025. He will remain as a full-time employee of Orion through Dec. 31, 2025, and will provide consulting services during the first quarter of 2026 to ensure a seamless transition.

Posted: November 9, 2025

Source: Orion S.A.

NRF: With Shelves Stocked, Imports Should See Slowdown In November And December

WASHINGTON — November 7, 2025 — With tariff uncertainty continuing but most holiday merchandise already in stores or warehouses, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should see its usual end-of-year slowdown in November and December, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“We’ve spent most of the year worried about the impact of tariffs on both inflation and the supply chain but the holiday season is here and mitigation efforts appear to have paid off,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “Store shelves are well stocked and the effect on prices has been minimized, largely thanks to retailers taking steps like frontloading imports during times of low or delayed tariff increases or absorbing the costs themselves. Consumers should be able to find the products they want at prices they like.”

A 20% “fentanyl” tariff on China will be reduced to 10% on Nov. 10 and a twice-delayed significant increase in “reciprocal” tariffs on China that were set to take effect the same day has been delayed for a year. An existing 10% reciprocal tariff on China imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act remains in place, but the Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on the legality of tariffs under IEEPA.

Hackett Associates Founder Ben Hackett said on-again, off-again tariff policy has made long-term planning difficult for importers and ocean carriers alike.

“These conditions make market forecasting highly uncertain,” Hackett said. “Our trade outlook is for a small decline in imports this year compared with 2024 and a further, larger decline in the first quarter of 2026.”

The developments come as NRF is forecasting that 2025 holiday sales will increase between 3.7% and 4.2% compared with 2024 to just over $1 trillion.

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2.1 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units — one 20-foot container or its equivalent — in September, the latest month for which final data is available. That was down 9.3% from August and down 7.4% year over year.

Ports have not yet reported numbers for October, but Global Port Tracker projected the month at 1.99 million TEU, down 11.5% year over year. November is forecast at 1.85 million TEU, down 14.4% year over year, and December is forecast at 1.75 million TEU, down 17.9%. Following July’s peak of 2.39 million TEU, November and December would be the slowest months of the year. And December would be the slowest month since 1.62 million TEU in March 2023.

November and December are traditionally slow, but the large year-over-year declines are partly because imports in late 2024 were elevated by concerns over port strikes. In addition, this year’s tariff-driven frontloading pulled up late-year cargo.

The first half of 2025 totaled 12.53 million TEU, up 3.7% year over year. The full year is forecast at 24.9 million TEU, down 2.3% from 25.5 million TEU in 2024.

January 2026 is forecast at 1.98 million TEU, down 11.1% year over year; February at 1.85 million TEU, down 9%, and March at 1.79 million TEU, down 16.7%.

Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by Hackett Associates, provides historical data and forecasts for the U.S. ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Port of Virginia, Charleston, Savannah, Port Everglades, Miami and Jacksonville on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast. The report is free to NRF retail members, and subscription information is available at NRF.com/PortTracker.

As the leading authority and voice for the retail industry, NRF analyzes economic conditions affecting the industry through reports such as Global Port Tracker.

Posted: November 9, 2025

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)

Nuyarn® Appoints Wool Textile Industry Veteran Monica Ebert As Vice President, Sales North America

New Zealand — November 4, 2025 — Nuyarn® technologies has appointed Monica Ebert as vice president of Sales North America to spearhead strategic product partnerships and business development. This appointment underscores Nuyarn’s expansion across the premium apparel, footwear, and accessories sectors.

Monica Ebert

A veteran of the textile and outdoor industries, Ebert has a 10+ year track record of success in global sales and partnership strategy. She is a recognized expert in specialized wool technologies, having held impactful business development and leadership positions at Woolmark and Core Merino (BKB). Her deep expertise spans performance fiber technologies, sustainability, and driving international brand collaboration in the apparel sector.

“We are delighted to welcome Monica to the team,” said Andy Wynne, CEO of Nuyarn. “Monica’s proven ability to execute complex partnership strategies, coupled with her deep understanding of wool, will be instrumental in scaling Nuyarn’s presence and driving strategic growth”

Ebert’s role will be integral to the current roster of world-leading performance apparel and footwear brands like Ibex, Black Diamond, KUIU, Artilect, HOKA, and Allbirds as well as select military special forces across the world all depend on Nuyarn for meeting the needs of their customers who prize natural fibers, durability, performance and sustainability.

“Nuyarn changes the rules of what wool can do. Faster drying, stronger, softer, and built for movement. As a runner, I feel that difference with every mile. I’m energized to help bring Nuyarn’s story to athletes and adventurers who demand more from their gear. Joining Nuyarn isn’t just a new chapter for me. It’s an opportunity to help change how the world experiences wool,” Ebert said.

Posted: November 4, 2025

Source: Nuyarn®

DuPont, Hohenstein To Launch New Testing Protocols For Body Armor Comfort And Mobility Assessment

WILMINGTON, Del. — November 3, 2025 — DuPont today announced the launch of three innovative testing protocols that set a new benchmark for evaluating the comfort and mobility of soft ballistic body armor. Developed in collaboration with independent textile research and testing institute Hohenstein, the testing methods are designed to simulate real-world movements and situations to identify discomfort levels and mobility constraints faced by law enforcement and military personnel.

Police officers often reference lack of comfort as a key reason for removing their body armor on duty. Additionally, restricted mobility leads to body fatigue, which weakens focus, slows reactions and increases the risk of injury.

“Maximizing comfort and flexibility in soft ballistic solutions is essential to address the critical needs of law enforcement and military personnel,” said Christophe Djololian, Global Market Development Leader at DuPont. “By taking into account body movement and specific end-use scenarios, we have developed solutions that more objectively evaluate discomfort and mobility constraints from the wearer’s perspective.”

Three Comfort & Mobility Tests have been developed:

  • Lower Costal Bending (LCB) Test simulates upper body bending motions common in active duty, and measures energy loss due to armor stiffness, which can lead to accelerated fatigue in the field.
  • Double Curvature Compression (DCC) Test replicates a bent torso to assess how well ballistic materials conform to the body’s complex curves. High conformability = enhanced freedom of movement.
  • Edge Pressure (EP) Test evaluates localized pressure points at the vest edges, such as the lower abdomen, neck and arms, which are often causes of discomfort.

These test methods were developed in collaboration with Hohenstein, a German-based research institute with strong expertise in textile testing and ergonomics.

“It is in the DNA of Hohenstein to get as close as possible to the user’s reality,” said Dr. Jan Beringer, Senior Scientific Expert at Hohenstein. “With dedicated wear trials, possible discomfort and movement restrictions were determined. Then, leveraging decades of expertise, tests and equipment were designed to simulate the wearer’s experience in close collaboration between DuPont and Hohenstein.”

“It is our intent to drive the industry to more comfortable body armor to improve the performance and protection of military and law enforcement personnel. With these new comfort and mobility test protocols developed with Hohenstein, we can now quantify and standardize flexibility in body armor so protection and comfort go hand in hand. As we design new, more flexible materials such as Kevlar® EXO™ fabrics and structures, a wide range of highly optimized solutions for the greater benefit of end-users is now possible,” said DuPont Global Segment Leader, Steven LaGanke.

How to access the new testing protocols?

The three test methods to characterize comfort & mobility constraints for soft ballistic applications are available on the Hohenstein website here.

Posted: November 4, 2025

Source: DuPont Kevlar® EXO™

Textile Renewal Alliance Debuts Brand And Website To Support California’s Extended Producer Responsibility Law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — November 3, 2025 — Textile Renewal Alliance, a 501(c)(3) formed to support all producers in meeting their obligations under applicable U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, today unveiled its brand identity and launched a new website at textilerenewalalliance.org.

This milestone marks a significant step toward potential designation of Textile Renewal Alliance as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) under California’s new EPR law for textiles, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707). The law requires producers and importers of textiles to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of apparel and textile articles by joining and funding a PRO that will implement programs to ensure covered products are collected, repaired, reused, and recycled after use.

In July, the California Retailers Association, the American Apparel & Footwear Association and the National Retail Federation announced that they had signed a memorandum of understanding to form a prospective PRO and prepare to submit an application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). CalRecycle must approve a PRO by March 1, 2026, following a January 1, 2026 PRO application submission deadline.

In the lead-up to the application deadline, Textile Renewal Alliance has been engaging with producers and other organizations who currently play a role in textile recovery and management. The organization has provided educational resources and opportunities for stakeholders to contribute insights to PRO activities planned for 2026. This includes a recent open consultation on the PRO-led study of current textile collection and management activities and opportunities in California. This study — known as a “needs assessment” — will be a top-priority activity for the PRO in 2026 and will determine the necessary program elements and investment needed to fulfill the law’s requirements.

Textile Renewal Alliance has also opened an application process for its California Implementation Working Group. This group is intended to reflect diverse perspectives across the textile value chain and advise the Board of Directors on the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of California’s textile EPR program, should Textile Renewal Alliance be selected as California’s textile PRO. Parties with experience in the textile recovery value chain, related environmental or social justice issues, or local government are encouraged to learn more about the application requirements and process at textilerenewalalliance.org.

Producers must register with the approved PRO by July 1, 2026. Textile Renewal Alliance encourages producers to assess compliance requirements and begin gathering data about products covered under SB 707, as described in the statute, in preparation for future obligations and reporting. All potential producers are encouraged to visit textilerenewalalliance.org to sign up for a monthly newsletter and upcoming webinars which will cover producer obligations, compliance deadlines, and next steps in the implementation process.

Statements from Association Leaders:

“We are honored to support California’s ambitious climate goals through the first-in-the- nation textile EPR program and by providing a strong foundation for a PRO that will help all producers meet their obligations under SB 707, ” said Rachel Michelin, president, California Retailers Association. “We encourage organizations involved in collecting, sorting, reuse, repair, recycling, or management of textiles in California to apply for the California Implementation Working Group to advance our shared success.”

“The National Retail Federation is working with our industry partners, producers, and stakeholders in California to strengthen infrastructure for managing textiles in the state. Through Textile Renewal Alliance, we’re striving to create a producer-led stewardship system where textiles are used, reused, and recycled responsibly and thoughtfully,” said Stephanie Martz, chief administrative officer and general counsel, National Retail Federation.

“This is a critical milestone on the path to establishing a PRO that can support textile circularity in California and beyond. Textile Renewal Alliance has already become a resource to enable producer compliance, and we look forward to continued collaboration across the textile value chain in the months ahead,” said Steve Lamar, president & CEO, American Apparel & Footwear Association.

Posted: November 4, 2025

Source: Textile Renewal Alliance

U.S. Textile Industry Urges Stronger USMCA Rules To Preserve And Expand Vital Textile And Apparel Co-Production Chain And To Confront Unfair Trade Practices

WASHINGTON — November 3, 2025 — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn, and fabrics to finished sewn products, welcomes the review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) and calls on the administration to strengthen and to extend the trade deal to preserve a crucial Western Hemisphere co-production chain, enhance customs enforcement, and confront predatory trade practices that threaten domestic jobs and supply chains.

NCTO expressed strong support for preservation of the current exemption of USMCA-qualifying trade from International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs imposed to curb the flow of illicit fentanyl and illegal migration, while also calling for a similar exemption for qualifying trade under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) currently subject to IEEPA reciprocal tariffs, in public comments submitted to the U.S. Trade Representative’s office today.

The U.S. textile industry ships $12.3 billion, or 53 percent, of its total global textile exports to Mexico and Canada — by far the largest export markets for American textile producers. Those component materials often come back as finished products to the United States under the USMCA. The $20 billion in two-way trade between the United States and these countries spurs enormous textile investment and employment at home.

NCTO’s public comments were submitted as part of a USTR public consultation on the operation of the USCMA in advance of a joint review of the USMCA with Mexico and Canada to take place next year.

See a link to the full testimony here.

“We welcome the Trump administration’s efforts to combat the highly aggressive predatory trade practices facing our industry to offset decades-long inequities and to establish a more balanced trade environment for U.S. textile and apparel manufacturers,” NCTO stated. “We ask the administration not to lose sight of the valuable trade partnerships we have with countries in the Western Hemisphere, on which the U.S. textile industry depends. We also hope the administration will…address issues of consequence to our industry, including harmful exceptions to yarn forward and increased customs cooperation among the USMCA parties to confront unfair trade practices.”

Key areas outlined for improvement of the USMCA include the following:

  • Preserving and strengthening the agreement’s yarn-forward rule of origin, by limiting harmful exceptions to the rule, such as tariff preference levels and single transformation rules that weaken regional supply chains and disadvantage U.S. manufacturers.
  • Strengthening USMCA Customs Enforcement Cooperation including trade data reviews and public reporting of data, creation of a public blacklist of repeat offenders of trade laws, and intensifying punishment of customs offenders in all three countries.

Posted: November 4, 2025

Source: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

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