From September 2026, animal fur will no longer be permitted at Official New York Fashion Week events. The measure applies across all runway shows and...
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Sustainable competitivenessTextileApparel and clothing accessories+1 more
A pilot initiative in Spain is testing a technology-based system that rewards consumers for returning used clothing, with the aim of improving textile collection rates...
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InfrastructureSustainable competitivenessTextile+2 more
Time for (S) Heroes is a capacity-building initiative that equips emerging creatives with skills, tools and networks to integrate sustainability and digital innovation into contemporary...
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Sustainable competitivenessTextileFibres, yarns and fabrics+10 more
Under the European Union’s (EU) Global Gateway initiative, Chile and the EU have called on companies to propose circular economy solutions in textiles, organic materials...
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InfrastructureInvestments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutions+10 more
The European Commission has opened a call for evidence on its ‘Communication on better regulation’ initiative, seeking stakeholder input on evidence-based policymaking, consultation processes and...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsSustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governance+24 more
This e‑book offers an overview of how sustainability, innovation, and traceability are shaping the fashion industry in 2026. Featuring expert perspectives and real‑world case studies...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsSustainable competitivenessDigital+4 more
A recent European Commission study highlights that EU circular economy policies in textiles can produce unintended environmental, economic and social effects, stressing the need for...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSocial dimensionSustainable competitiveness+13 more
upgrade2europe piece explains how EU funding is structured into three main areas - Union Programmes, the EU’s global funding instruments, and national or regional funds...
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Sustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governanceAerospace and defence+23 more
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) launched a preparatory study on textile products under the EU’s Ecodesign and circular textiles policy frameworks, calling for...
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSkills+14 more
This winter, the EU Ecolabel is being promoted as a trusted guide for sustainable indoor products - from furniture to textiles, that help combine warmth...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governance+6 more
