Six new regional public-private skills partnerships for Europe’s textile, clothing, leather, and footwear (TCLF) industries have officially been launched on the European Commission website, marking...
EURATEX facts and key figures 2026 highlights how technical textiles are driving innovation across sectors including construction, mobility, healthcare, agriculture and environmental sustainability, demonstrating their...
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Investments and fundingR&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitiveness+9 more
Normandy is internationally recognised as one of the world's leading flax-growing regions, producing high-quality fibre that supports a wide range of textile applications. Its long-standing...
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Sustainable competitivenessTextileFibres, yarns and fabrics
Digital wardrobe applications are evolving beyond outfit planning to become tools that encourage more informed purchasing decisions, better garment management and longer product lifecycles. Alongside...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsTextileTechnology and Machinery
Bio-based elastic fibres are expanding the range of renewable materials available to the textile industry while maintaining the performance required for stretch fabrics. Developments by...
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a solvent-free process that transforms natural silk into high-performance materials with enhanced strength and durability. The study demonstrates...
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R&I, techniques and technological solutionsSustainable competitivenessTextile+1 more
A clothing repair school in France is helping revive traditional repair techniques while equipping a new generation with practical skills that support garment longevity. The...
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Sustainable competitivenessTextileWaste management, reuse and repair
The briefing EU trade in textiles: Import and export flows examines how evolving EU trade policies and sustainability legislation are reshaping textile imports, exports and...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsSustainable competitivenessTextile+8 more
New rules under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) have entered into application, prohibiting large companies from destroying unsold apparel, clothing accessories, and footwear. The...
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Sustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governanceRetail+5 more
The European Commission has unveiled an Electrification Action Plan alongside a review of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to accelerate Europe’s clean energy transition...
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Ecosystem's readiness to support EU strategic autonomy and defence effortsSustainable competitivenessRegulation and public governance+21 more
