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The textile industry is one of the largest contributors to global environmental degeneration, with high consumption of resources, water pollution, and huge amounts of waste generation. With the continuous growth of the industry, there is a grave need to transition towards more sustainable practices. The recycling and reuse of textiles have emerged as vital strategies in this transition, offering noteworthy potential to reduce waste, conserve resources, and move towards a circular economy model. The lifespan of clothing and other textile products can be extended by textile and garments reuse and finding alternative uses for them. This involves donating clothes to charity, selling or exchanging items through secondhand markets, or repurposing textiles for new uses. By giving garments, a second or even third life, textile reuse not only lessens waste but also conserves resources and decreases greenhouse gas emissions linked with garment production. Similarly, textile recycling converts textile waste into new products or raw materials, reducing pollution, preserving resources, and creating new economic prospects. These practices help reduce production of waste, decrease environmental impact, and increase resource efficiency, keeping in line with the principles of a circular economy where materials are kept in use for as long as possible. However, challenges such as scarcity of infrastructure, complexity of materials, and economic plausibility need to be addressed to realize the full potential of textile reuse and recycling. Collaborative efforts across the textile supply chain, alongside innovations in recycling technologies and sustainable fashion practices, are important for proceeding towards a circular economy in the textile industry.