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

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

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Best practices
18 Aug 2026

Improving textile waste collection through digitalisation: the case of Sensoneo smart waste monitoring technology

Since January 2025, EU Member States have been required to collect textiles separately for reuse and recycling, increasing the volumes that collection operators must manage...

Categories: Sustainable competitiveness Textile Waste management, reuse and repair

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News
18 Aug 2026

Japan officially joins Horizon Europe

Japan has officially joined Horizon Europe as its 23rd associated country, enabling Japanese researchers and organisations to participate in EU-funded research and innovation projects and...

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Social dimension Regulation and public governance +24 more

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Projects
18 Aug 2026

MELANGE project begins work on more sustainable textile colour design

The Horizon Europe MELANGE project has begun developing new approaches to textile colour design that aim to reduce environmental impacts by integrating colour at an...

Categories: Social dimension Sustainable competitiveness Textile +6 more

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Events and trainings

Gift & Home Fair 2026: Discover New Trends for Home, Gifts and Lifestyle

23/08/2026 - 25/08/2026

RDS Dublin, Ireland

Categories: Skills Social dimension Construction +8 more

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Events and trainings

Formex August 2026: Exploring Nordic Interior Design and Lifestyle Trends

25/08/2026 - 27/08/2026

Stockholmsmässan Stockholm, Sweden

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Skills Social dimension +8 more

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Funding opportunities

RIVCircular opens call for interregional circular economy innovation

17/09/2026

Categories: R&I, techniques and technological solutions Sustainable competitiveness Construction +6 more

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

Pledges
20 Jul 2026

Brighi pledges to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the textiles ecosystem through participation in industry events and the publication of industry insights

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 Business support and Communication Not area specific (interested in more than one of the above)

Pledges
14 Jul 2026

CEDECS-TCBL pledges to engage (M)SMEs, universities or VET providers to connect them with innovative transition strategies and integrate relevant future circular or regenerative models into their practices

Publishing organisations: CEDECS-TCBL

Relevant countries: Albania

Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Next progression check date: 14 Jul 2027

Categories: Textile Fibres, yarns and fabrics Apparel and clothing accessories +3 more

Access updated information through resources

Improving textile waste collection through digitalisation: the case of Sensoneo smart waste monitoring technology

Japan officially joins Horizon Europe

MELANGE project begins work on more sustainable textile colour design

Explore events, courses, support and funding opportunities

Gift & Home Fair 2026: Discover New Trends for Home, Gifts and Lifestyle

Formex August 2026: Exploring Nordic Interior Design and Lifestyle Trends

RIVCircular opens call for interregional circular economy innovation

Discover stakeholder pledges

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

Brighi pledges to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the textiles ecosystem through participation in industry events and the publication of industry insights

CEDECS-TCBL pledges to engage (M)SMEs, universities or VET providers to connect them with innovative transition strategies and integrate relevant future circular or regenerative models into their practices

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