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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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Join the textiles ecosystem community

Find a common thread with others working in the textiles ecosystem and become a member of this community

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Showcase your pledge

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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News
24 Oct 2026

European Commission Launches Consultation on VAT Rules to Support the Circular Economy

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on possible changes to EU VAT rules to encourage the reuse and donation of unsold goods, with...

Categories: Regulation and public governance Retail Textile +2 plus

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Articles
24 Oct 2026

Climate Week NYC 2026 Highlights Efforts to Accelerate Fashion's Green Transition

Global Fashion Agenda joined industry leaders and policymakers at Climate Week NYC 2026 to discuss how greater collaboration and more sustainable practices could accelerate the...

Categories: Sustainable competitiveness Regulation and public governance Cultural and creative industries +5 plus

Best practices
23 Oct 2026

From European textile research to certified medical devices: the ITV Denkendorf Produktservice model

Bringing new medical textiles to market calls for both research and certified production, and collaboration between research and industry can help turn innovations into market-ready...

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Sustainable competitiveness Textile +2 plus

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Events and trainings

Venice Sustainable Fashion Forum 2026: Shaping Tomorrow

05/11/2026

Venice, Italy

Categories: Sustainable competitiveness Cultural and creative industries Textile +1 plus

Events and trainings

European Virtual Fashion Campus: online workshop, 13 October

13/10/2026

Online event

Categories: Skills Textile Fibres, yarns and fabrics +10 plus

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Events and trainings

Join the challenge campaign workshop “Circular Economy and Innovation in the TCLF: business opportunities, scale-up waste management and bio-based materials”

04/11/2026

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills Social dimension +16 plus

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

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 double their capacity for processing waste streams

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

Access updated information through resources

European Commission Launches Consultation on VAT Rules to Support the Circular Economy

Climate Week NYC 2026 Highlights Efforts to Accelerate Fashion's Green Transition

From European textile research to certified medical devices: the ITV Denkendorf Produktservice model

Explore events, courses, support and funding opportunities

Venice Sustainable Fashion Forum 2026: Shaping Tomorrow

European Virtual Fashion Campus: online workshop, 13 October

Join the challenge campaign workshop “Circular Economy and Innovation in the TCLF: business opportunities, scale-up waste management and bio-based materials”

Discover stakeholder pledges

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

CiLAB pledges to reach 10,000 textile repairs by 2028

CiLAB pledges to double their capacity for processing waste streams

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