Circular Fashion

Every second, the world dumps a garbage truck full of textiles – that's 92 Million Tonnes of waste each year

It’s time for a paradigm shift in how we approach textiles. Simply donating or recycling old clothes won’t solve the textile waste crisis. Let’s act now to redesign, repurpose, and regenerate – creating a future where fashion enriches lives, not landfills.

Embracing the Circular Economy transforms the textile sector from production to post-consumer use.

  • This approach reduces waste, drives economic growth, fosters innovation, and mitigates climate impact.
  • By 2030, circularity in textiles could reduce waste by 90 million tonnes, cut carbon emissions by 50%, and unlock a market valued at $560 billion.

Textile Circularity

Reuse
USE MORE – Design durable textiles that extend product life and maximize wear cycles

Can be re-made
CAN BE REMADE – Create garments for easy disassembly and recycling, ensuring continuous material reuse
Use Safer Materials
USE SAFER OR RENEWABLE INPUTS – Source materials that are non-toxic, recycled, or derived from renewable resources to reduce environmental impact

Key Industry Action

  1. Strategic Investment in SustainabilityManufacturers must proactively fund and adopt sustainable innovations, aligning with brand partners to drive environmental progress and improve long-term ROI.
  2. Supplier Empowerment and Innovation – Brands should directly support suppliers through investment, pilot projects, and guaranteed volumes, fostering stronger collaboration and accelerating circular practices.
  3. Transparent and Traceable Supply Chains Building connected, traceable supply networks is essential to ensure accountability, drive systemic change, and meet collective environmental goals.
  4. Sustainable Material Sourcing – The industry must prioritize materials with lower GHG emissions and environmental impact, shifting focus from price to performance and circularity to drive long-term sustainability.

Get Involved in our projects

I Am Circular
Circular Labs by ICCE
India Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform
ICEF2025

Industry Best Practices

Global Initiatives

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India’s textile sector is at the forefront of the circular economy revolution, driven by forward-thinking policies and innovative initiatives. By prioritizing sustainability and embracing circularity, the industry is not only mitigating environmental impact but also fostering economic growth and social development to build a resilient and environmentally conscious future.

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