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.
Munich-based startup LG Fashion Labs (LGFL) has launched a free Digital Product Passport readiness assessment for EU apparel brands. The scanner maps brands against 125...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessRetail+6 more
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has launched a new phase of its wide‑ranging preparatory study on textile products and is reiterating its invitation...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsInfrastructureInvestments and funding+29 more
Discover how Europe’s textiles ecosystem is driving sustainability and innovation. Two new reports on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform reveal the pledges shaping the Transition...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsInfrastructureInvestments and funding+23 more
As part of the #TCLFSkillBridge mobility programme, ENEA’s Eleonora Foschi visited Borås Stad, Sweden, to exchange best practices on circular economy and eco-design in textiles...
The final event of the TEXP@CT project in Porto showcased 26 pilot projects developed through a €40 million digital innovation programme, highlighting how digitalisation, data-driven...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsInfrastructureInvestments and funding+12 more
The European Commission’s Side by Side testimonial series highlights how collaboration between EU and non-EU workers supports labour market integration and economic resilience, with a...
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SkillsSocial dimensionProximity and social economy+3 more
Shein has confirmed its acquisition of Everlane, bringing together two companies with very different business models and brand identities. Everlane, founded in 2011, became known...
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Investments and fundingTextileApparel and clothing accessories
At The SOStainables 2026, sustainability innovation took centre stage with Aqualis winning the competition for its technology that removes pollutants from waterways. Among the finalists...
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Sustainable competitivenessTextileFibres, yarns and fabrics+2 more
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion German aid scheme to support industrial decarbonisation, helping energy-intensive sectors invest in cleaner and lower-emission technologies.
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitiveness+11 more
The report ‘Sorting for Circularity: Project Rewear’ examines the realities of textile reuse, repair, and resale systems across Europe and global markets, highlighting the need...
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkills+9 more
