Traditional tanning processes can be highly water-intensive. This substantial water usage, coupled with the potential for water pollution from chemicals used in leather processing, has...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessTextile+5 plus
United Repair Centre (URC) is a Dutch B2B clothing repair company providing scalable, high-quality repair solutions to global apparel brands seeking to extend product lifespans...
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Pulvera is a newly established Italian company that leverages the textile pulverisation expertise developed within its family-run business, through a scalable process, to convert collected...
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The European Union’s Transition Pathway for Textiles identifies digital transformation as a key enabler of circularity. In traditional textile and leather manufacturing, scraps generated during...
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkills+4 plus
Technology centres support SMEs in translating innovation from R&D to pilot testing and industrial deployment, particularly in fragmented value chains such as textiles. By providing...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsInfrastructureR&I, techniques and technological solutions+5 plus
Reverse Resources is a digital SaaS platform that enables circular practices in the global textile industry by mapping, tracking and steering production leftovers towards high-value...
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Ethletic is a German sneaker brand that puts fair-trade, sustainable and ethical production at the core of its supply chain. In 2004, Ethletic commercialised the...
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Social dimensionSustainable competitivenessTextile+1 plus
The textile and leather industries are embracing innovation to enhance circularity by transforming waste from other sectors into valuable materials. This approach reduces landfill waste...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessTextile+5 plus
Lindström is a Finnish company that provides rental and maintenance services for professional textiles. Its business model illustrates how service providers can reduce waste, extend...
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InfrastructureR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitiveness+5 plus
France is a pioneer in Clothing, Household, Linen and Footwear EPR, introducing the first scheme in 2007 and progressively strengthening it with eco-modulation incentives, repair...
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