News & Opinion

Set against the rainy, dramatic backdrop of Riva del Garda, the EOG’s Outdoor Impact Summit 2026 issued a clear rallying cry: "No Excuses."

Reflecting on the Innovation Forum in Amsterdam, one thing is clear: the industry is hungry for change. From the 'love languages' of business communication to the frustrations surrounding the latest ESPR milestones, explore why brands are now pushing for harder regulations and a harmonised approach to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

WEFT has brought together some leading voices from across the UK fashion and textiles sector in a new short film calling on the government to outline their plans for a Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system that is co-designed with industry.

2025 was a year of proof points, collaboration & huge progress for WEFT and its partners. We reflect on the progress made & the challenges ahead in 2026.

This Lowdown explains why time is critical for getting balanced, fair and impactful EPR systems in place for textiles in the UK and beyond.

Where did that year go? Gerrard, one of our founders, reflects on the amazing progress we've made at WEFT over the last 12 months. While eating cake, obvs.