Normandy is internationally recognised as one of the world's leading flax-growing regions, producing high-quality fibre that supports a wide range of textile applications. Its long-standing...
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Sustainable competitivenessTextileFibres, yarns and fabrics
Digital wardrobe applications are evolving beyond outfit planning to become tools that encourage more informed purchasing decisions, better garment management and longer product lifecycles. Alongside...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsTextileTechnology and Machinery
Bio-based elastic fibres are expanding the range of renewable materials available to the textile industry while maintaining the performance required for stretch fabrics. Developments by...
A clothing repair school in France is helping revive traditional repair techniques while equipping a new generation with practical skills that support garment longevity. The...
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Sustainable competitivenessTextileWaste management, reuse and repair
The briefing EU trade in textiles: Import and export flows examines how evolving EU trade policies and sustainability legislation are reshaping textile imports, exports and...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsSustainable competitivenessTextile+8 plus
On 16 June 2026, Portuguese footwear industry stakeholders and institutional partners presented the results of the BioShoes4All project, aimed at improving sustainability and innovation within...
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InfrastructureInvestments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutions+8 plus
Prada’s collaboration with Axiom Space demonstrates how expertise from the fashion industry can contribute to advanced technological challenges. The partnership has resulted in a new...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsTextileApparel and clothing accessories+2 plus
Bio-based solutions, such as bio-based fibres, are a promising sustainable and bio-engineered pathway to enabling enhanced performance and consistency of textiles.
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkills+5 plus
The European Social Partners of the leather sector, the trade association COTANCE and industriAll European Trade Union , convened the first Steering Committee Meeting of...
Women play a fundamental role throughout textile value chains, from fibre production and processing, to manufacturing, retail, and entrepreneurship. As the global textile ecosystem undergoes...
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SkillsSocial dimensionSustainable competitiveness+5 plus
