Accelerating Circularity has introduced Textile-to-Textile
Circularity Foundations, an in-person workshop designed to
improve coordination and practical implementation in textile-to
textile recycling systems. The programme focuses on address
ing major challenges related to textile circularity. It is aimed at
professionals working in sourcing, design, sustainability, and
supply chain operations.
The initiative was created in response to increasing industry
demand for practical guidance on implementing circularity,
rather than only setting sustainability goals. According to
Accelerating Circularity, many organisations struggle to move
from planning to actual execution because different teams often
interpret textile circularity in different ways. This lack of
alignment can lead to inconsistent decision-making and slower
progress.
The workshop is designed to create better collaboration between
design, sourcing, and supply chain teams by providing a shared
understanding of how textile-to-textile systems currently
operate. It uses real operational knowledge from previous
industry partnerships to support more practical and informed
decision-making.
Sarah Coulter, Americas Programme Director at Accelerating
Circularity, explained that teams across the textile industry
often have different interpretations of circularity, which slows
progress. She added that scaling textile-to-textile recycling
systems requires shared understanding and coordinated action
across departments, and the workshop has been designed to
provide that clarity and alignment.