Global Fashion Agenda's Circular Fashion Partnership: Türkiye initiative aims to tackle textile waste by capturing and recycling post-industrial textile waste. This program, announced during Sustainability Talks Istanbul, is a collaboration between Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), Rematters, Reverse Resources, Closed Loop Fashion, Circle Economy Foundation, and H&M Foundation. Set to begin in early 2026, it will focus on waste management systems within factories, digital traceability, and connecting manufacturers with recyclers for higher-value recovery. The initiative will also provide supplier support and foster national collaboration to drive systemic change. GFA invites brands producing in Türkiye to participate.
Türkiye's position as a leading apparel manufacturing hub, its vertically integrated industry, proximity to the EU, and regulatory pressure to reduce waste and emissions make it an ideal location for scaling textile-to-textile recycling. The program will develop scalable models for improved waste segregation, fibre-to-fibre recycling, and domestic recovery routes, reducing dependency on virgin materials and landfill. This initiative is part of the Global Circular Fashion Forum (GCFF), which aims to advance post-industrial textile recycling through local partnerships in manufacturing regions. Building on successful implementations in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Indonesia, the Circular Fashion Partnership: Türkiye will engage stakeholders across the value chain through assessments, training, recycling sessions, matchmaking events, and policy dialogues.
Federica Marchionni, CEO of GFA, emphasizes the importance of local collaboration and innovation in accelerating circularity. The program aims to establish scalable systems that address textile waste, contribute to climate goals, regulatory alignment, and long-term competitiveness. This initiative is a vital step in supporting a just and circular transition in one of the industry's most influential sourcing regions.
For more information, visit the Global Circular Fashion Forum and Circular Fashion Partnership: Türkiye website. Brands producing in Türkiye can register their interest in managing post-industrial textile waste here. Additionally, the Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2026 will focus on 'Building Resilient Futures', and Indonesia is making circular progress in its textile systems. The Trailblazer Programme aims to accelerate innovations in the industry.
