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TW Sustainability Day 2026: sustainability as a competitive advantage

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19 May 2026

TW Sustainability Day 2026: sustainability as a competitive advantage

R&I, techniques and technological solutions

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Sustainable competitiveness

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Blue promotional graphic for the TW Sustainability Summit featuring the words “TextilWirtschaft Sustainability Summit” and the dfv Conference Group logo.

TW Sustainability Day 2026 is a conference dedicated to sustainability, circularity and competitiveness in the fashion industry. The event brings together companies, innovators and experts to discuss practical solutions, regulatory developments and future strategies for a more sustainable textile and apparel sector.

KOMED, Cologne, Germany
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editorial team

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Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Other

Organisation Type

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

Financial Institutions and Investors

International Organisations

Media / Journalist Organisations

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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    • R&I, techniques and technological solutions

    • Skills

    • Sustainable competitiveness

    • Regulation and public governance

  • Industrial ecosystems

    • Cultural and creative industries

    • Digital

    • Retail

    • Textile

  • Textiles ecosystem areas

    • Fibres, yarns and fabrics

    • Apparel and clothing accessories

    • Household/interior textiles

    • Technical textiles

    • Leather and fur

    • Footwear

    • Research and Innovation

    • Technology and Machinery

    • Waste management, reuse and repair

    • Not area specific (interested in more than one of the above)

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TW Sustainability Day 2026 is a conference focused on sustainability and transformation in the fashion and textile industry. The event addresses how companies can strengthen competitiveness while responding to increasing environmental, regulatory and market related challenges.

The conference provides insights into current developments affecting the sector, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), the Digital Product Passport, circular economy strategies and supply chain transparency. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how sustainability can be integrated into business models and operational processes.

Experts, companies and industry partners will present solutions and case studies covering recycling technologies, circular design approaches, sustainable materials and transparency tools. The programme also includes focused deep dive sessions designed to provide concrete recommendations and practical guidance for companies at different stages of their sustainability transition.

In addition to expert presentations and discussions, the event offers opportunities for networking and exchange between professionals from across the fashion ecosystem. TW Sustainability Day is aimed at organisations seeking to develop future oriented and resilient sustainability strategies within the textile and apparel industry.

Audience

Fashion and textile companies
Sustainability and ESG managers
Retail and sourcing professionals
Circular economy experts
Researchers and innovation organisations
Industry stakeholders and solution providers

Focus areas

Sustainable fashion
Circular economy
Digital Product Passport
Supply chain transparency
Recycling and sustainable materials
Sustainability strategies

Format

Conference
Expert presentations
Deep dive sessions
Networking
Industry exchange

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Promotional visual for the TW Sustainability Day 2026, focusing on sustainability, circularity and competitiveness in the fashion industry. Image: dfv Conference Group / TextilWirtschaft.

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