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Explore the second stakeholder pledges report

The second report on pledges from the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform is now available

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Discover the second Best Practices Report

The second Report on Best Practices from the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform is out now!

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Join the textiles ecosystem community

Find a common thread with others working in the textiles ecosystem and become a member of this community

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Showcase your pledge

Beyond a pinky promise, a pledge is a commitment to concrete actions to promote a greener, more competitive textiles sector.

Submit your pledge

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Check out our latest news and resources

Dive into the newest innovations within the textiles ecosystem and stay informed about the advancements shaping the sector.

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Explore the purpose, and benefits of our Platform

Discover all the functionalities of the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform and steer the conversation as an active user or Ambassador.

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Projects
15 Jun 2026

The GALACTICA project: enabling cross‑sectoral innovation between textiles and aerospace

The GALACTICA project was funded under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme and ran from September 2020 to February 2023. It aimed to support the creation...

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Sustainable competitiveness Aerospace and defence +11 więcej

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Policy background
11 Jun 2026

Commission presents first ever Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness

On March 5, 2026, the European Commission adopted its first Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, to further develop the reflex of long-term thinking in EU policymaking...

Categories: Aerospace and defence Agri-food Construction +20 więcej

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Policy background
11 Jun 2026

Commission presents new Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 for a more equal, cohesive and successful Europe

On March 5, 2026, the European Commission presented its new Gender Equality Strategy for 2026 to 2030. The Strategy embeds gender equality into every aspect...

Categories: Aerospace and defence Agri-food Construction +20 więcej

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Events and trainings

Developing vocational education and training with artificial intelligence

23/06/2026

Online event

Online

Categories: Skills Social dimension Aerospace and defence +23 więcej

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Events and trainings

Textile Exchange Conference 2026

13/10/2026

Centro de Congressos de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

Categories: Skills Sustainable competitiveness Energy-renewables +8 więcej

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Events and trainings

Hometex Summer 2026

24/06/2026 - 25/06/2026

Messezentrum Bad Salzuflen, Germany

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills Sustainable competitiveness +6 więcej

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Pledges
12 Jun 2026

STFI pledges to strengthen skills for the green and digital transition by delivering industry-focused training for the textiles value chain

Publishing organisations: STFI

Relevant countries: Albania

Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Next progression check date: 12 Jun 2027

Categories: Skills Textile Fibres, yarns and fabrics +4 więcej

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Pledges
12 Jun 2026

STFI pledges to advance digital textile innovation through demonstration projects for data-driven, efficient manufacturing

Publishing organisations: STFI

Relevant countries: Albania

Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Next progression check date: 12 Jun 2027

Categories: Textile Technical textiles Research and Innovation +1 więcej

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Pledges
12 Jun 2026

STFI pledges to increase recycled content in textile products by developing and scaling textile recycling processes

Publishing organisations: STFI

Relevant countries: Albania

Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Next progression check date: 12 Jun 2027

Categories: Textile Fibres, yarns and fabrics Technical textiles +2 więcej