Best practices are inspiring examples of stakeholders' initiatives, that have been selected by the editorial team because of their high levels of innovation, transferability and impact.
Traditional tanning processes can be highly water-intensive. This substantial water usage, coupled with the potential for water pollution from chemicals used in leather processing, has...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessTextile+5 more
The intersection between the textiles and furniture sectors offers concrete opportunities for industrial symbiosis. By redirecting textile waste streams into new production cycles, industrial symbiosis...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsInfrastructureInvestments and funding+11 more
A growing share of the environmental impact of the outdoor sportswear and equipment industry lies upstream, in global supply chains that individual companies can influence...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsInfrastructureInvestments and funding+12 more
United Repair Centre (URC) is a Dutch B2B clothing repair company providing scalable, high-quality repair solutions to global apparel brands seeking to extend product lifespans...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkillsSocial dimension+5 more
Pulvera is a newly established Italian company that leverages the textile pulverisation expertise developed within its family-run business, through a scalable process, to convert collected...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessTextile+3 more
The Transition Pathway for Textiles identifies digital transformation as a key enabler of circularity. In traditional textile and leather manufacturing, scraps generated during cutting typically...
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkills+4 more
Technology centres support SMEs in translating innovation from R&D to pilot testing and industrial deployment, particularly in fragmented value chains such as textiles. By providing...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsInfrastructureR&I, techniques and technological solutions+5 more
Reverse Resources is a digital platform that enables circular practices in the global textile industry by mapping, tracking and steering production leftovers towards high-value textile-to-textile...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSocial dimensionSustainable competitiveness+4 more
Ethletic is a German sneaker brand that puts fair-trade, sustainable and ethical production at the core of its supply chain. In 2004, Ethletic commercialised the...
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Social dimensionSustainable competitivenessTextile+1 more
The textiles and leather industries are embracing innovation to enhance circularity by transforming waste from other sectors into valuable materials. This approach reduces landfill waste...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessTextile+5 more
