The Jeans Redesign aims to demonstrate how jeans can be designed and made for a circular economy. More than 100 organisations across the textile industry have redesigned and brought to market jeans that align with this ambition, by moving beyond theoretical discussions, learning by doing, testing new solutions, and overcoming innovation gaps. 

This document presents the different ways to help the fashion industry towards a circular economy, mainly through sobriety but also through the extension of the product's life span via the notions of physical and emotional sustainability.

Best available techniques for the textiles industry: raw materials, chemicals, dyeing, washing, …

A study on the circularity of textile, household linen and footwear products across Europe. This document discusses the importance of collection and sorting in order to encourage the recyclability of textiles.

A market study of each type of fiber (natural vegetable and animal, artificial and synthetic), as well as the "preferred" fibers in 2022.

This guide looks at the environmental impacts of the dyeing and finishing processes in the fabric production stage and highlights mechanical and chemical innovations that have less impact on the environment.

This guide, written by Textile recycling professionals, highlights the main problems encountered by the Sector when recycling Textiles and offers recommendations to improve the recyclability of products.

Textile recycling can turn Europe’s textile waste into value and build a sustainable and profitable new industry. Beyond the direct economic benefits, scaling textile recycling unlocks several environmental and social benefits. 

Première Vision offers an overview of the sector's major issues through the axes of traceability, biodegradability, recycling, bio-sourcing and sustainable labels.

A market study on every type of fibre (natural, artificial or synthetic), as well as "preferable" fibres.

All you need to know about hemp: the main properties of the material, the production process, the social and environmental impact of hemp and how to design a collection using this material.

In this paper, Kearney analyses the investment made by the Europe's 100 largest brand in their move to a more circular model and the potential impact of these circular strategies on the environment.

This toolbox guides you through a tried and tested circular innovation process and provides you with all the resources you'll need along the way.

The main issues affecting the fashion industry and a range of possible responses.

This study aims to test quality and market opportunities for recycled cotton yarns produced from post-industrial denim scraps from the Egyptian apparel industry.

This Kering's study assess the environmental impacts of luxury goods during the consumer use and end life product, by taking into account essentials factors such as product care, product life span and product second life.

A circular economy vision in which products (clothing, footwear, accessories) are used for longer durations, are designed to be re-manufactured, and are made from safe materials and recycled or renewable incoming materials.

A chart which regroups existing textile recycling systems: fibre removal, shredding, granulation…

Recommendations to incorporate recycled or regenerated raw materials into products.

This report reveals how the fashion industry can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an effective and realistic manner.

A chart which sets out the existing recycling systems for footwear: cutting, shredding, etc.

The main certifications and standards of the fashion industry supply chain which namely cover fair working practices, social concerns, the well-being of animals and environmental impacts.

With the rise in environmental and societal issues and concerns for animal well-being, companies and consumers are increasingly open to alternatives to leather. Alternatives to leather include: PU, fish skin, recycled leather, coconut, apple, pineapple, mushroom, cork, cactus and wine industry waste.

This guide presents the main considerations to be taken into account when designing a collection made from leather, including the entire leather supply chain and research into the various types of leather available.

Viscose is the third most used fibre in the world. Often considered as a vegetal alternative to silk owing to its properties, viscose can have serious consequences for forests, employees and local communities. Find out more about what needs to be considered when developing fashion collections using viscose.

The environmental impact of polyester, the rPET process, the difference between virgin and recycled polyester and the elements to be taken into account during the design of a collection using polyester.

All you need to know about wool: the design of a collection using wool, the animal, social and environmental impacts, Woolmark Company certification and the latest wool innovations.

All you need to know about cotton: the main properties of the material, the difference between conventional and organic cotton, and how to design a collection using this coveted material.

The publication of the 5th Fashion Transparency Index, which assesses and classes 250 of the biggest fashion brands and retailers according to indicators which encompass a wide range of social and environmental topics.

A European action plan for a sustainable economic system designed according to a new industrial strategy.

A 10th edition of the Refashion Innovation magazine which sets out the major stakes of the sector: R&D, eco-design, recycling…

This guide, drafted by denim experts, offers various advice on how to eco-design a pair of jeans: sustainability, recyclability, safety of materials and traceability.

European recommendations on Extended Producer Responsibility such as an option to implement the regulatory obligation to separately collect textiles by 2025.

Recommendations for EU political decision-makers: "What should a circular economy look like in the textile industry?"

Identifying textile fibres and their environmental performances.

The social and environmental impacts of clothing during their manufacturing, use and end-of-life.

Feedback on eco-design, new business models, consumer commitments and recycled clothing.

Identifying textile fibres and their environmental performances.

A report designed to provide information regarding economic and ecological viability and the quality of recycled leather-based materials.

A toolkit in which you will find a selection of resources to accompany you in exploring Design in the circular economy.

A toolkit which proposes the necessary resources to develop a sustainable fashion strategy.

Worksheets on the best practices to put in place at every stage of the value chain: strategy, design, materials, production, end-of-life, communication …

This report summarises the results and the conclusions of research into the fact that clothing labels are inexact and therefore harm clothing recycling potential.

A guide on material recycling to make new clothing: inspirations, circular approach and sustainable materials.

Clothing industry materials and processes assessed using the Cradle to Cradle method.

A toolbox which highlights the role of design in eco-design with respect to two elements: lifespan and circularity.

A toolbox which orients brands towards reflecting on the circular economy during the development of collections.

A document which provides tools for fashion brands in order to increase the proportion of recycled textile fibres (post-consumption) in their production.

Clear recommendations for footwear designers in order to improve end-of-life recyclability.

The elements to be taken into account at every stage of the product life cycle in order to source responsible raw materials.

Various points of action for eco-design.

Objectives and working methods for zero waste fashion design.

The environmental performance of the clothing and footwear industries and the necessary data to reduce their impacts.

The environmental impact of the clothing industry in the United Kingdom, the successes of the sector, the opportunities and attitudes of consumers.

Recycling methods for blended textiles (elastane, nylon, ...) : thermomechanical separation and enzymatic design.

A guide to improve the sustainability and quality of products at various stages: design, cutting, raw materials, ennobling, manufacturing, quality checks, …

A guide to developing textile products according to the Cradle to Cradle principle : safety and reuse of materials, renewable energy, saving water and social equity.

A guide to upcycling based on feedback from the fashion designer Classics Anew’s Janko Lam using the example of denim.

A guide to zero waste design based on feedback from the fashion designer Angus Tsui.

A dissertation on the parameters influencing cotton recycling (washing, pre-treatment, blends).

Polyester recycling methods, namely using chemical recycling.

A worksheet which enables you to ask the right questions when choosing materials.

The first footwear recycling system developed by a research team at the SMART center (Sustainable Manufacturing And Recycling Technologies).

The life cycle analysis of a pair of Levi's 501 jeans.

A life cycle analysis of organic cotton fibre and the cotton production stages with the highest impacts.

Recommendations to improve product life duration thanks to their design and according to product typology: children's wear, second-hand items, stitch type, suit, denim, sportswear, casualwear and underwear.

10 recommendations to incite fashion designers to develop products in a more sustainable manner (reduce waste, reduce chemical impacts, use less water and energy, ...).