The Future Of Due Diligence In Textiles: An Interview With SLCP
The EU’s intensified focus on business accountability and its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) represent crucial steps in making supply chains more sustainable and advancing our green transition. However, the lack of appropriate guidance for implementation and the changes proposed under the new EU Omnibus Simplification Package might pose a challenge to its implementation […]
Interview With EBCA: Building a United Voice for EU Textiles
In my role at Ohana Public Affairs, I often have the privilege of meeting industry leaders who are shaping the future of sustainability in Europe. This time, I had the opportunity to host an insightful interview with Isabelle Maurizi, the Director General of the European Branded Clothing Association (EBCA). Since July, Isabelle has taken on […]
Interview With Compreli Part 2: Making EU Legislation Accessible for Non-EU Textile Players
The impacts of upcoming EU sustainability policy will be felt far beyond the block’s borders, but many non-EU textile organisations have no clarity about the changes on the horizon, and what they will mean for the future of their businesses. In this second part of our interview with Ramesh De Silva, co-founder of Compreli Consulting, […]
Interview With Compreli: Facing The Inconvenient Truth About Pre-consumer Textile Waste
It is well-known that the textile industry features among the highest polluting sectors on a global scale, but many of us might not be aware of how exactly it ends up producing so much waste. Our interview with Ramesh De Silva, co-founder of Compreli Consulting, sheds light on that matter, discussing the current waste reduction […]
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: Understanding the Ecodesign Measures and Their Anticipated Impact on Fashion Brands
As Europe strides confidently towards a greener future, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) heralds a transformative era for European businesses. Expected to be formally adopted by next spring, this ground-breaking legislation not only aims to elevate product sustainability across the EU market but also sets a precedent for global environmental practices. For EU […]
ESPR & the Fashion Industry: How to Prepare for the Ban on the Destruction of Unsold Goods
On December 5th, 2023, the EU Council and the Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), initially presented by the Commission in March 2022. The final adoption is expected during spring 2024. The new ESPR establishes a transformative approach to how products are designed, produced, and disposed of […]
EU Policy for Non-EU Players: Understanding the Impacts of EU Textile Policies on Global Suppliers
As the European Union intensifies its focus on implementing sustainability policies, the new rules for textiles begin to send ripples beyond its borders, causing major concern among non-EU suppliers. In this article, I will take you through the challenges and opportunities these policies present for global players in the textile industry, and explain the urgent […]
Updates from Brussels: The Latest on the EU Textile Strategy & EU Transition Pathway
Collaboration between the EU Commission and textile industry stakeholders has been taking place since early 2022, culminating in an official Textile Transition Pathway Report presented by the institution last June. At the same time, the Parliament unveiled its own-initiative report on the EU Textile Strategy, adding new topics to the discussion around what is required […]
Interview with TreeToTextile: Shaping a Greener Future Through Innovation & Collaboration
If protecting the environment is a global priority, then high-quality sustainable fibres should be available to everyone. That was the premise behind the creation of TreeToTextile, a Sweden-based organisation developing innovative fibre technologies to help advance the textile industry’s green transition on a global scale. In this interview, we spoke to Ida Alnemo, Head of […]
EU Textile Labelling Regulation Revision: What’s On the Horizon
In another effort to enhance transparency and promote sustainable practices within the textile industry, the European Commission is set to conduct a revision of the EU Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR). The revision aims to introduce new guidelines encompassing both physical and digital labelling for textiles, including specifications related to sustainability and circularity, in alignment with […]