This content type offers an overview of the most recent updates about the textiles ecosystem and about the platform. It is the recommended content type to announce important updates and activities for the community, such as introducing a new project or initiative.
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Cinte Techtextil China showcased complementary aspects of textile innovation, from advanced materials and fabrics to technical textiles and their industrial...
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkills+5 mere
EU Member States have collected more than €125 billion in Value added Tax (VAT) through e-commerce VAT schemes since the rules entered into force in...
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Investments and fundingRegulation and public governanceAerospace and defence+18 mere
Young Europeans have presented recommendations for the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act, calling for stronger action on resource efficiency, repair and reuse, secondary materials, circular...
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Social dimensionSustainable competitivenessAerospace and defence+20 mere
The European Commission has cleared Somnigroup International’s acquisition of Leggett & Platt under the EU Merger Regulation, concluding that the transaction does not raise competition...
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Sustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governanceRetail+4 mere
EU clothing retail lost 7.9% of its employment between 2018 and 2023, reflecting the growing impact of e-commerce, second-hand platforms and ultra-fast fashion, while highlighting...
Future Fabrics Expo 2026 brought together discussions on next-generation materials, regenerative agriculture, textile recycling and sustainable supply chains, highlighting the need for collaboration, infrastructure and...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsInfrastructureInvestments and funding+17 mere
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX) and the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) have launched the EU-India Textile and Apparel Dialogue to strengthen...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsInfrastructureInvestments and funding+10 mere
Japan has officially joined Horizon Europe as its 23rd associated country, enabling Japanese researchers and organisations to participate in EU-funded research and innovation projects and...
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSocial dimension+25 mere
ALADIN is a Horizon Europe Innovation Action (Grant Agreement No. 101294463) developing new digital and regional approaches to circular textile and apparel production in Europe...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkills+6 mere
The European Commission has launched the Digital Product Passport (DPP) Registry and testing environment, providing businesses with the infrastructure and tools needed to prepare for...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governance+11 mere
