The Circularity Gap Report-Textiles

This report examines how materials flow across the global textile value chain and assesses the industry’s progress toward a circular economy. It highlights the scale of resource use, environmental impacts, and systemic challenges that define today’s textile sector.
The report shows that the textile industry remains largely linear. It explores key environmental pressures such as water scarcity, climate change and pollution as well as social challenges like low wages and informal employment. The report also outlines practical circular strategies, including improving durability, increasing recycled materials and shifting toward more sustainable production and consumption models.