Do you know how many EU legislations on #sustainability will impact #textile and #clothing companies? Sixteen! If you want to know more about each legislation, stay tuned and keep following us.

On 7.02 EURATEX joined the Transitions Conference in Milan to shape skills for a sustainable future. 🔹 Dirk Vantyghem presented the Competitiveness Compass for the EU 🔹 Pedro Gonçalves highlighted TCLF skills partnerships

🌍 Live from Paris at the OECD Due Diligence Forum! Mauro Scalia joins discussions on: ✔ Workers’ rights in textiles ✔ Aligning Responsible Purchasing Practices ✔ Boosting fiber-to-fiber recycling ✔ The role of EPR in circularity 💡 Time for action! #OECDForum #DueDiligence

🇪🇺 The EU Single Market should unite, not divide. But fragmented regulations like France’s FDES certification create unfair trade barriers for textiles. 🌍 Harmonized rules are essential for a competitive & sustainable industry! #SingleMarket #Textiles

After 2 years of testing #RegioGreenTex partner @hilaturasArnau has succeeded in producing yarn with recycled #PBO from shredded waste in Europe.♻️ We are proud to be their partners for a more sustainable and competitive #Europe.🤩

19 partners met in #Belgrade for an in-person consortium meeting. This event marked the one-year anniversary of the project, reflecting on the progress made. Partners will now focus on developing curricula for green and digital skills in the #TCLF sectors.

🚨 Non-compliant goods harm EU safety & competitiveness. EURATEX supports stricter enforcement of the DSA, removing the de minimis rule, & Customs Code reforms. DG Dirk Vantyghem: “Billions of garments demand stronger compliance checks.” #ECommerce #DigitalEU #Textiles

The EURATEX Economic Update Q3 2024 is out! Key insights: 📈 EU imports up 20%, led by strong Chinese exports 🔻 Continued decline in production & turnover 🌍 A complex trade outlook for textiles & clothing Stay informed—contact EURATEX to subscribe to our Economic Updates!

At today’s Defence Summit, let’s not overlook the critical role of textiles: 🛡️ Security & Autonomy: Reducing reliance on external suppliers. ⚙️ Innovation: Smart fabrics & sustainable materials. 📜 Policy: 70K EU jobs strengthened by prioritizing European-made textiles.

For the first #newsletter of 2025 we met #TechnocolorTextil as part of the series #RegioGreenTex Stories on #youtube. For over 25 years, TechnoColor is at the forefront of textile dyeing & finishing to enhance #sustainability. 📧 📽️

🧵 EURATEX President Mario Jorge Machado met MEPs to address the critical situation of the European textile industry. Key points: 🔹 Lower energy costs. 🔹 Cut regulatory burdens. 🔹 Stronger market surveillance. 🔹 Investment support for textiles.

📢January TCLF Skills Alliance Newsletter #Apprenticeships play a crucial role in addressing skills gaps and preparing workers for the challenges of modern industries. In TCLF sectors: 🛠️Provide practical experience 🧐Enable tailored training 🌱Support workforce sustainability

The EU Commission's Competitiveness Compass launches today. EURATEX supports plans to cut admin burdens, lower energy costs, and boost AI & public procurement strategies. Mario Jorge Machado: Urgent action is needed to support Europe’s textile sector in these challenging times.

📢 Strengthening EU-US textile trade is a top priority for EURATEX. With €9.2B in trade, regulatory alignment & cooperation are key. Despite recent tariff announcements, we advocate for open & fair trade to support businesses & consumers. #TradePolicy #EUpolicy

@triennalemilano @csbiella will talk about #RegioGreenTex at #CircularThreads2.0: an event for #innovation & #sustainability in the textile & fashion industry to boost #recycling #reuse & #materialrecovery promoting #ecodesign & a sustainable industry♻️ 🔗

📢 Big news for the textile industry! EURATEX and others launch PRO Forum – a voluntary initiative to harmonize EPR for textiles & footwear across Europe. 🇪🇺👗👞 Key focus: 📚 Knowledge sharing ♻️ Eco-modulation harmonization 🌍 PRO expansion Join us in driving circularity! 🌿

MetaSkills4TCLF is transforming the TCLF industries by developing innovative educational tools. With a focus on #digitaltransition #circulareconomy & #sustainability, we are equipping professionals with the essential #skills to tackle #challenges.🌟

📢 EURATEX is now a member of the Ecodesign Forum, the key platform to discuss the future of sustainable textiles under the new ESPR. Our team will ensure the industry’s voice is heard. #Ecodesign #Sustainability #EUpolicies

📢 EURATEX’s trade policy priorities for 2024-2029 are now live. This strategic vision addresses key challenges in market access, regulatory compliance, and sustainability to secure a competitive future for EU textiles. 🔗

🌟 Did you know that besides helping establish Regional Skills Partnerships, #TCLFSkillBridge plans to offer tailor-made services to #supportSMEs to ensure long-term success, guiding stakeholders to secure future EU & national #funding and resources for the #partnerships.

During the Masterclass on Sustainable Chemistry at #RegioGreenTex partner @Centexbell, Philippe Colignon presented RegioGreenTex together with @Myriam Vanneste going deeper into the reuse, repair and refurbishment of discarded carpet. Full program: