What are stakeholders across the EU Textiles Ecosystem striving to achieve, and which innovative practices are already shaping the future? These answers are now available in two newly published reports on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform, offering a comprehensive look at commitments and actions driving the ecosystem’s transformation. 

Sustainable competitiveness lies at the heart of the shared story revealed by the Report on Stakeholder Pledges. It brings together 79 pledges from 20 organisations across 10 EU Member States and Switzerland, covering all eight building blocks of the Transition Pathway and addressing 30 of its 50 specific actions.  

The largest share of pledges focuses on the action areas of Sustainable Competitiveness (37%), followed by Research and Innovation and Technological Solutions (20%), and Regulation and Public Governance (15%). These figures underline the strong emphasis of pledge-takers on building a competitive and future-ready textiles ecosystem.

Commitments range from circularity and resource efficiency to skills development and infrastructure, reflecting the determination to deliver a greener and more resilient future. Stakeholders include networks and federations, large companies, SMEs, academic institutions, and NGOs, demonstrating the collaborative nature of this transition. Geographic concentration in Italy and Belgium highlights opportunities for broader engagement across Europe. 

The Report on Best Practices showcases ten pioneering initiatives that demonstrate how ambition translates into measurable impact. From advanced recycling hubs in the Prato Textile District to VEJA’s socially responsible supply chain and Nudie Jeans’ repair and reuse model, these cases illustrate the creativity and collaboration driving change.

Other highlights include breakthroughs in leather tanning that cut water and chemical use, and partnerships promoting gender equality and fair working conditions. Each example offers practical insights and replicable models for organisations across the value chain. 

Together, these publications tell a story of progress and partnership. They provide inspiration, recognise the contributions of diverse actors and encourage further engagement, particularly from SMEs, which play a vital role in the ecosystem’s transformation.