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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Networks and platforms
29 Sep 2026

Circular Fashion Federation

The Circular Fashion Federation brings together circular fashion and textile recycling professionals to support collaboration, policy engagement, business development and the transition towards a more...

Categories: Textile Fibres, yarns and fabrics Apparel and clothing accessories +2 more

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News
29 Sep 2026

Commission collects feedback on its proposed list of non-OECD countries authorised to receive EU waste after May 2027

The European Commission is consulting stakeholders on a draft list of non-OECD countries that could continue receiving non-hazardous waste from the EU after May 2027...

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

report cover featuring a coffee cup on patterned textiles, titled “Reading the future of Europe’s textiles, clothing, leather and footwear.”

Library and support resources
29 Sep 2026

The EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform publishes the third edition of the Report on Best Practices

We are pleased to announce the publication of the third edition of the Report on Best Practices of the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform! The report...

Categories: Infrastructure Investments and funding R&I, techniques and technological solutions +16 more

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Events and trainings

Hamburg Textile Week 2026: Exploring Future Textiles, Materials and Design

01/10/2026 - 11/10/2026

Various locations across Hamburg, Germany

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills Sustainable competitiveness +15 more

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Events and trainings

EXPODETERGO International 2026: Advancing Professional Textile Care and Laundry Technologies

23/10/2026 - 26/10/2026

Fiera Milano Rho Milan, Italy

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills Cultural and creative industries +10 more

Fashion illustrations of dresses and outfits pinned to a wall, representing fashion design, creativity and collection development.

Events and trainings

TRANOÏ Paris 2026: Connecting International Fashion Brands with Global Buyers

01/10/2026 - 04/10/2026

Palais Brongniart Paris, France

Categories: Skills Social dimension Sustainable competitiveness +6 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

Pledges
20 Jul 2026

Brighi pledges to advance textile circularity through R&D investments in recycling technologies

Publishing organisations: Brighi Group

Relevant countries: Albania

Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Fixed target date: 31 Dec 2027

Next progression check date: 20 Jul 2027

Categories: Textile Research and Innovation Waste management, reuse and repair

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