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Articles
02 Jun 2026

Recap of the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform Thematic Webinar on resilient TCLF value chains in times of crises

This article provides an overview of the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform webinar “TCLF: Resilient value chains in times of crises”, held on 28 April 2026...

Categories: Investments and funding R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills +18 more

Library and support resources
02 Jun 2026

Policy pathways for a circular economy

The European Commissions news article ‘ Choosing the right policy mix is essential to promote a circular economy’, examines how combined circular economy policies could...

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Social dimension Sustainable competitiveness +13 more

News
01 Jun 2026

TEXP@CT final event highlights digital innovation and circular transformation in the Portuguese textile sector

The final event of the TEXP@CT project in Porto showcased 26 pilot projects developed through a €40 million digital innovation programme, highlighting how digitalisation, data-driven...

Categories: Infrastructure Investments and funding R&I, techniques and technological solutions +11 more

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Events and trainings

Special session at RSA Annual Conference 2026 to examine urban and place-based transitions in textiles economies

15/06/2026 - 18/06/2026

Gothenburg, Sweden

Categories: Skills Social dimension Sustainable competitiveness +9 more

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Funding opportunities

Research & Innovation (R&I) Lab

08/07/2026

09/09/2025 - 08/07/2026

Messegelaende Hannover

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Sustainable competitiveness Textile +11 more

Blue banner with text “The Circular City Centre – C3, Supporting cities in their circular transition” and a line drawing of a city skyline.

Events and trainings

How cities can support circularity in the textiles value chain

02/06/2026

Online event

Categories: Investments and funding R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills +15 more

Pledges
30 Apr 2026

PassportLab pledges to provide ESPR-compliant DPP infrastructure for EU textile importers and SMEs

Publishing organisations: iTen media

Relevant countries: Albania

Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Fixed target date: 19 Jul 2026

Next progression check date: 11 May 2027

Categories: Infrastructure Regulation and public governance Digital +4 more

Pledges
06 Mar 2026

The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region pledges to advance circular fashion by supporting R&D projects and textile-to-textile recycling initiatives

Publishing organisations: Region Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Relevant countries: Albania

Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Next progression check date: 06 Mar 2027

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Textile Waste management, reuse and repair +2 more

Pledges
04 Mar 2026

CENIT pledges to build capability and promote Portuguese sustainable excellence globally

Publishing organisations: CENIT - Centro de Inteligência Têxtil

Relevant countries: Albania

Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Fixed target date: 31 Dec 2028

Next progression check date: 04 Mar 2027

Categories: Sustainable competitiveness Textile Business support and Communication +1 more

Access updated information through resources

Recap of the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform Thematic Webinar on resilient TCLF value chains in times of crises

Policy pathways for a circular economy

TEXP@CT final event highlights digital innovation and circular transformation in the Portuguese textile sector

Explore events, courses, support and funding opportunities

Special session at RSA Annual Conference 2026 to examine urban and place-based transitions in textiles economies

Research & Innovation (R&I) Lab

How cities can support circularity in the textiles value chain

Discover stakeholder pledges

PassportLab pledges to provide ESPR-compliant DPP infrastructure for EU textile importers and SMEs

The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region pledges to advance circular fashion by supporting R&D projects and textile-to-textile recycling initiatives

CENIT pledges to build capability and promote Portuguese sustainable excellence globally

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