Europe’s textile, clothing, leather and footwear sector, with over 1.6 million workers and €200 billion in turnover, faces significant but unevenly distributed skills gaps, particularly...
A viral video of Indian garment workers wearing head-mounted cameras has intensified concerns that workers in the global south may be unknowingly recorded to train...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkillsSocial dimension+5 više
From the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles to Ecodesign, Digital Product Passports and EPR schemes, textiles and fashion stakeholders get overwhelmed with articles...
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Regulation and public governanceTextileFibres, yarns and fabrics+10 više
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics uniforms showcase progress in recycled materials, durability and modular design, but also reveal ongoing tensions between visibility-driven event fashion and...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessTextile+5 više
Wool is a natural, durable, breathable and biodegradable fiber, but conventional wool production carries significant environmental impact due to livestock emissions, intensive resource use and...
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Social dimensionSustainable competitivenessTextile+3 više
Dopamine-driven shopping habits, intensified by fast fashion and social media dynamics, are reshaping how people relate to clothing. The constant push for novelty fuels impulsive...
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Social dimensionTextileApparel and clothing accessories
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) sets out a clear ambition: to ensure that products entering or leaving the European market are not associated with deforestation...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSocial dimensionSustainable competitiveness+20 više
As the second-hand sector becomes a pillar of circular fashion, it is now at risk—challenged by declining garment quality, market saturation, and pricing pressures. The...
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Social dimensionSustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governance+4 više
