Fake fashion isn’t just an IP headache – it’s a chemical and legal time‑bomb for circularity. This Texworld NYC panel moderated by Ecotextile News exposes how toxic legacy chemicals and counterfeit apparel can contaminate recycling streams, derail safer chemistry and raise liability across brands, platforms and recyclers. Expect hard data, real‑world sourcing, testing insights and sharp legal perspectives on EPR, Digital Product Passports and platform accountability. From AI‑fueled “dupes” culture to World Cup fanwear risks, this session asks whether today’s circularity rules are ready for a flood of fakes.