
The global textile industry operates almost entirely in a linear fashion, consuming 3.25 billion tonnes of materials annually while achieving just 0.3 per cent circularity, according to a comprehensive new analysis from Circle Economy and the H&M Foundation.
Despite increasing sustainability efforts, the industry remains heavily dependent on virgin materials—particularly oil-based synthetics.
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