The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX), the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT) and the Argentine Federation of Textile Industries (FITA) have launched...
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A European Footwear Confederation (CEC) study found that 36% of footwear tested from major online marketplaces failed at least one chemical compliance requirement, while 80%...
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Regulation and public governanceDigitalTextile+1 altro
The European Commission launched the Bio-based Europe Alliance to accelerate the use of European bio-based materials and technologies, with over 100 stakeholders already participating. The...
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Sustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governanceAgri-food+12 altro
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...
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Sustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governanceRetail+3 altro
Three new regional public-private skills partnerships for Europe’s textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industries have been approved and published on the European Commission’s Pact...
The EU and Türkiye agreed to continue addressing trade barriers affecting textiles and leather, alongside wider cooperation on customs, technical legislation and the circular economy.
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkills+6 altro
A 2026 Eurobarometer survey found increased consumer trust and recognition of the EU Ecolabel, alongside growing purchases of eco-labelled products and demand for a wider...
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Social dimensionSustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governance+24 altro
Discover the new ‘Networking hub’ on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform, a dedicated space designed to help stakeholders connect, collaborate, and build strategic partnerships across...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsInfrastructureInvestments and funding+29 altro
The Annual I3 Instrument Forum 2026 showcased how interregional cooperation is advancing innovation towards market readiness, strengthening regional ecosystems and building European value chains, while...
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The fourth ECOSYSTEX Conference brought EU-funded textile projects together in Antwerp to discuss circularity beyond recycling, launch new initiatives on skills and bio-based innovation, and...
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitiveness+12 altro
