Researchers in China have developed a living fungal textile that can repair damaged areas and biodegrade within approximately 41 days. The material could support more...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsTextileFibres, yarns and fabrics+2 altro
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) 2026 guidelines propose a harmonised methodology for assessing the environmental footprint of leather, covering eight core LCA elements, allocation...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessTextile+1 altro
Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Cinte Techtextil China showcased complementary aspects of textile innovation, from advanced materials and fabrics to technical textiles and their industrial...
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkills+5 altro
EU Member States have collected more than €125 billion in Value added Tax (VAT) through e-commerce VAT schemes since the rules entered into force in...
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Investments and fundingRegulation and public governanceAerospace and defence+18 altro
Young Europeans have presented recommendations for the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act, calling for stronger action on resource efficiency, repair and reuse, secondary materials, circular...
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Social dimensionSustainable competitivenessAerospace and defence+20 altro
The European Commission has cleared Somnigroup International’s acquisition of Leggett & Platt under the EU Merger Regulation, concluding that the transaction does not raise competition...
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Sustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governanceRetail+4 altro
An assessment of EU-funded circular economy research identifies mature solutions and persistent regulatory and market barriers, with cotton, wool, polyester and blended textiles among the...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSocial dimensionSustainable competitiveness+7 altro
EU clothing retail lost 7.9% of its employment between 2018 and 2023, reflecting the growing impact of e-commerce, second-hand platforms and ultra-fast fashion, while highlighting...
This report presents the progress made by the TCLF Large Scale-skills Partnership (LSP) in 2025. Using data from the Pact for Skills membership and coordinators...
