Industry News

Textile industry updates for European procurement teams. ESPR, fabric technology, sourcing trends, sustainability.

EU ESPR Ban on Destroying Unsold Textiles Takes Effect July 19, 2026

July 2026

Large companies with >250 employees and >€50M turnover must now comply. Medium enterprises by 2030. Fines: 4-6% of annual revenue. Low-MOQ sourcing becomes a compliance strategy, not just a cost advantage.

LYCRA Company Launches Recycled Lycra Fiber for Performance Fabrics

Q2 2026

Recycled Lycra offers the same stretch and recovery as virgin Lycra with lower environmental impact. SP3LOPS is evaluating integration into our recycled fabric line alongside GRS certification.

OEKO-TEX Updates Standard 100 Limits for 2026

January 2026

New tighter limits on formaldehyde and heavy metals. All textile suppliers exporting to the EU should verify their certification status against the updated thresholds.

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