Discover the third Best Practices Report

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

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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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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.

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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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Library and support resources
05 Oct 2026

Responsible business conduct and the competitiveness-resilience-decarbonisation trilemma

The paper titled ‘The role of Responsible Business Conduct in addressing the Competitiveness-Resilience-Decarbonisation trilemma’ authored by Berden Edith, Garrone Maria, Mangione Giuseppe, Ristaniemi Michael, and...

Categories: Social dimension Sustainable competitiveness Aerospace and defence +23 more

News
05 Oct 2026

EU trade agreements continue to benefit European businesses

The European Commission’s latest report highlights the growing network of EU trade agreements and their role in improving market access, strengthening supply chains and supporting...

Categories: Sustainable competitiveness Regulation and public governance Aerospace and defence +19 more

Library and support resources
02 Oct 2026

SER2026 Factsheet - everything you need to know about the European leather industry

Within the EU-funded SER2026 project, we have produced a concise, evidence-based profile of the European leather-producing sector and its sustainability credentials, built for anyone who...

Categories: Textile Leather and fur

Events and trainings

Join the challenge campaign workshop “Circular Economy and Innovation in the TCLF: business opportunities, scale-up waste management and bio-based materials”

04/11/2026

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills Social dimension +16 more

Various styles of women's footwear, including boots, sandals, heels and leather shoes, displayed on a metal rack in a retail setting.

Events and trainings

FUTURMODA 2026: Exploring Innovation in Footwear, Leather and Textile Materials

14/10/2026 - 15/10/2026

Fira Alacant, Spain

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills Social dimension +9 more

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Events and trainings

Denim Première Vision 2026: Exploring the Next Generation of Denim Innovation

25/11/2026 - 26/11/2026

Superstudio Più Milan, Italy

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills Social dimension +9 more

Pledges
05 Oct 2026

OSE-TOI pledges to demonstrate continuity of digital identity across circular textile lifecycles

Publishing organisations: OSE-TOI

Relevant countries: France

Organisation types: Other

Fixed target date: 31 Dec 2027

Next progression check date: 12 Oct 2027

Categories: Digital Textile Apparel and clothing accessories +2 more

Pledges
29 Sep 2026

RÜTEX pledges to accelerate the green transition of the European textiles ecosystem by enabling the adoption of next-generation, renewable, biodegradable and circular textile materials

Publishing organisations: Rütex GmbH

Relevant countries: Germany

Organisation types: SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Fixed target date: 31 Dec 2026

Next progression check date: 29 Sep 2027

Categories: Textile Fibres, yarns and fabrics Waste management, reuse and repair

Pledges
08 Sep 2026

OMIMAI pledges to build a local, on-demand custom-clothing infrastructure

Publishing organisations: OMIMAI

Relevant countries: Germany

Organisation types: SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Fixed target date: 31 May 2028

Next progression check date: 08 Sep 2028

Categories: Textile Fibres, yarns and fabrics Apparel and clothing accessories

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