
22/07/2025
Soorty, one of Pakistan’s leading denim producers, has partnered with Swiss pioneer Haelixa to embed forensic-grade DNA markers directly into recycled cotton fibers during its SecondLife initiative. These invisible, non-toxic tracers survive spinning, dyeing, and assembly, providing brands and consumers with irrefutable proof of origin at every production stage.
“In today’s complex, global textile supply chains, trust depends on proven origin,” Dr. Gediminas Mikutis, co-founder and CTO of Haelixa, said in a statement.
Soorty’s initiative reflects a wider transformation in textile recycling and traceability. France, long a frontrunner in environmental legislation targeting ultra-fast fashion, recently announced an emergency support package to stabilize its national textile waste infrastructure. The Ministry of Ecological Transition will channel €49 million to bolster the collection, sorting, reuse, and recycling of clothing and footwear in 2025, with an additional €57 million planned for 2026.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., the California Retailers Association, American Apparel & Footwear Association, and National Retail Federation have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a PRO that aims to register producers by July 2026 in response to Senate Bill 707 — the first American state textile-focused extended producer responsibility (EPR) law. “California’s groundbreaking S.B. 707 positions our state as a national leader in responsible textile management,” said Rachel Michelin, president of the California Retailers Association.
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