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The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based science and knowledge, supporting EU policies to positively impact society. The EU Science Hub is the main website of the JRC.

 
 
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Recycling Crisis / Tshirt Study Report
The environmental cost of a cotton t-shirt is set long before it reaches a shop floor, determined by cultivation, water use and the inefficiencies of industrial fibre processing.

Why Bangladesh Loses More Cotton Than Norway's Best Recycling System Can Ever Recover

  • Special Correspondent

28 May 2026
Project Rewear / Study Findings Report
The grade assigned to a garment at a sorting facility has less to do with its physical condition than with whether it aligns with current trend cycles and carries a recognised brand name.

The Circular Economy Is Working for the Wrong People in the Wrong Places

  • Subir Ghosh

14 May 2026
 
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Footwear Footprint / Recycling Issue Report
Near-infrared scanning technology, adapted from the apparel sector, cannot identify materials in black soles where carbon black pigments absorb rather than reflect infrared light, accounting for 37% unknown results across the sample.

The Sneaker Economy Has a Structural Recycling Problem, Finds Fashion for Good Study

  • Special Correspondent

2 June 2026
Cotton Crisis / indian Duties Analysis
India's raw cotton import duty suspension affects price formation across the domestic supply chain, from farm-gate pricing to mill procurement and downstream yarn costs.

India's Import Duties: Mills Win This Round as Farmers Absorb the Cotton Risk. Once Again

  • Richa Bansal

1 June 2026
 
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Country Overview / Egypt Prospects Commentary
The majority of the Egyptian garment industry's 1.5 million workers, 50% of whom are female, are unbanked, and are paid in cash.

Egypt Stakes Its Claim as Global Textiles and Apparel Powerhouse

  • Subir Ghosh

14 July 2025
Certifications / Seal of Crafts Report
A pashmina shawl weaver in Srinagar, Kashmir. The Seal of Crafts Authenticity aims to be more than a label—it is a movement to protect the legacy of craftsmanship and elevate the livelihoods of millions of artisans globally.

Seal of Crafts Authenticity: A Global Movement for Genuine Handcrafted Excellence

  • Special Correspondent

12 December 2024