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TRADE & INDUSTRY
EURATEX seeks at ensuring improved access to world markets for Textile and Clothing companies, as well as a cost-effective European regulatory framework allowing SMEs to maintain competitive advantage and a sound industrial base in Europe.
INNOVATION & SKILLS
EURATEX works proactively with EU institutions and policy makers to support innovation, and promotes a range of initiatives to address the increasing challenge of attracting and retaining qualified human resources for the EU textile and clothing industry.
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES
True sustainability comes with great efforts, costs, investments in knowledge, research and innovation, and collaboration along the whole value chain. EURATEX works with its Members on Sustainable Businesses in chemicals policy, circular economy, sustainable supply chains and industrial emissions.
LATEST NEWS
ReHubs to build industry-wide circularity roadmap and action plan in response to increasing textiles waste challenges in Europe
Brussels, 9th July 2025 – ReHubs is leading systemic change across the textile and apparel industry, bringing together key stakeholders to achieve ambitious circularity goals through aligned efforts in infrastructure,[…]
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Investing in Skills and Education
A Strategic Imperative for Europe’s Future As the European Commission prepares its proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, the Intergroup on the Future of Education and[…]
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Brussels Declaration: A Joint Commitment to a Resilient and Sustainable Textile Industry in Belgium
On 13 June 2025, Belgian textile employers and trade unions came together to sign the Brussels Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to a resilient, innovative, and sustainable textile industry. Adopted during[…]
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