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The Networking hub is live!

Find your next partnership on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform Networking hub.

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Registrations for the event ‘Circular Economy and Innovation in the TCLF’ are now open!

Join the challenge campaign workshop, that will take place online and at Ecomondo on 4 November 2026 at 17:00-18:00 CET.

Discover the third Best Practices Report

The third Report on Best Practices from the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform is out now!

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Explore the second stakeholder pledges report

The second report on pledges from the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform is now available

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Beyond a pinky promise, a pledge is a commitment to concrete actions to promote a greener, more competitive textiles sector.

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Dive into the newest innovations within the textiles ecosystem and stay informed about the advancements shaping the sector.

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Library and support resources
04 Nov 2026

EU end-of-waste criteria for textile & footwear reuse

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) proposes EU-wide criteria to clarify when textile, textile-related and footwear waste can cease to be waste following preparation...

Categories: Sustainable competitiveness Regulation and public governance Textile +11 lisää

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News
04 Nov 2026

EU and Mercosur textile industries launch new textile and apparel dialogue

The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX), the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT) and the Argentine Federation of Textile Industries (FITA) have launched...

Categories: Sustainable competitiveness Regulation and public governance Textile +10 lisää

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News
04 Nov 2026

CEC study finds widespread footwear safety and compliance failures on major online marketplaces

A European Footwear Confederation (CEC) study found that 36% of footwear tested from major online marketplaces failed at least one chemical compliance requirement, while 80%...

Categories: Digital Textile Footwear

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Events and trainings

INNATEX 2027: Connecting Sustainable Fashion, Textiles and Responsible Business

16/01/2027 - 18/01/2027

Messecenter Rhein-Main, Germany

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills Social dimension +13 lisää

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Events and trainings

Heimtextil 2027: Connecting Global Textile Innovation, Design and Interior Trends

12/01/2027 - 15/01/2027

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills Social dimension +11 lisää

Events and trainings

TCLF SkillBridge Final Event

03/12/2026

Online event

L42 business center & workspaces, Rue de la Loi 42, 1040 Bruxelles

Categories: Social dimension Sustainable competitiveness Textile +11 lisää

Pledges
03 Nov 2026

Metropolitan City of Bologna pledges to foster collaboration between research, innovation and local fashion enterprises

Publishing organisations: Metropolitan City of Bologna

Relevant countries: Italy

Organisation types: Local Authorities

Next progression check date: 03 Nov 2027

Categories: Textile Apparel and clothing accessories Research and Innovation +1 lisää

Pledges
26 Oct 2026

CiLAB pledges to provide circular textile skills development opportunities to at least 500 people by 2028

Publishing organisations: CiLAB Collectief

Relevant countries: Belgium

Organisation types: Social Economy Entity

Next progression check date: 26 Oct 2027

Categories: Textile Apparel and clothing accessories Waste management, reuse and repair

Pledges
26 Oct 2026

CiLAB pledges to reach 10,000 textile repairs by 2028