Microfiber Action: The Nature Conservancy launched the Microfiber Action Alliance with major apparel brands (Nike, Patagonia, Under Armour, lululemon and others) to scale solutions that prevent textile fiber shedding and cut microfiber pollution. Business Climate Check: ITMF’s 40th Global Textile Industry Survey shows only a slight global improvement, with weak conditions across much of the value chain and especially pressure on spinners and finishers. Cleaner Dyeing Push: EverDye won ZDHC Certification and a CEMATEX start-up grant for its low-impact, room-temperature bio-based pigment dyeing approach. Wound Care Tech: Empa researchers unveiled a visible-light-activated material for chronic wound patches, aiming to improve drug delivery and reduce long treatment cycles. Fashion Education: UC introduced a new fashion business bachelor’s degree via a DAAP and Lindner partnership, targeting growing fashion and retail career needs. Cotton Spotlight: World Cotton Day highlights India’s scale in cotton production and its role as a key textile feedstock. Recycling Reality: A Textile Exchange estimate says textile-to-textile recycling could supply 3–5 million tonnes of fiber by 2030, but collection and processing losses remain a bottleneck. Regulatory Scrutiny: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into whether Fruit of the Loom and Hanes used potentially toxic chemicals in children’s underwear. Wool Leadership: The Campaign for Wool appointed Ian Maclean MBE as chairman during Wool Month, emphasizing traceability, animal welfare and circularity. Circular Materials Move: Parkdale acquired full ownership of Ciclo, a synthetic biodegradation technology, with plans to expand beyond apparel and home textiles.