CNA Lombardia is co-ordinating the subgroup Sustainability of the Enterprise Europe Network Sector Group Textiles. Together with partners from Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands working on a mapping of good practices on circular economy in Textiles.  

The main purpose of the mapping is to raise awareness and present success stories to demonstrate the value of adopting a circular economy business model. As CNA, they will be involved in disseminating the mapping all over Italy among all their members to amplify the work of CNA Lombardia. Moreover, CNA Lombardia, together with EEN partners, take part to events to raise awareness on the EU Strategy for Circular and Sustainable Textiles and new coming laws.

The mapping has been finalised in March 2025.

Sustainable Mapping Report 2025: A Pathway to a Greener Textile Industry. Access the full report here.

Commissioned by the Sustainability Subgroup of the Enterprise Europe Network’s Textile Sector Group co-ordinated by CNA Lombardia, this report highlights key strategies for fostering a greener industry.

• Case Studies & Best Practices – Explore real-world sustainability success stories from seven European countries.
• EU Sustainable Textile Strategy – Gain insights into the policies shaping the industry’s future.
• Circular Economy & Innovation – Learn how businesses are minimising waste and maximizing efficiency.
• Challenges & Opportunities – Understand common barriers SMEs face and how to overcome them.
• Expert Support – Connect with a network of specialists guiding sustainable transformation.

The book: Circular Fashion Management edited by Francesca Romana Rinaldi

With the aim to recognise and value circular business models, CNA Lombardia contributed to Chapter 10 of the multistakeholder book “Circular Fashion Management”.