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Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 builds on successful debut with record attendance, global participation and expanded industry collaboration

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – The second edition of Textiles Recycling Expo concluded on 24–25 June at Brussels Expo, reinforcing its position as Europe’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to textile recycling and circularity. Building on the success of its inaugural event, Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 welcomed 5,607 visitors across the two days. Alongside its first-ever co-location with…
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Textile PRO Forum strengthens cooperation on EPR harmonisation across Europe

22 June 2026 – The Textile PRO Forum reconvened in Brussels for another productive session dedicated to advancing the harmonisation of textile Extended Producer Responsibility across Europe. Building on the momentum of previous meetings, the Forum continues to strengthen cooperation and knowledge-sharing among Producer Responsibility Organisations, national textile associations and EU stakeholders. The latest meeting…
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Towards harmonised textile EPR systems in Europe

17 June 2026 – Textile Extended Producer Responsibility is becoming one of the most important regulatory developments for the European textile and clothing sector. As EU and national rules evolve, producers will increasingly be required to register, report products placed on the market and contribute financially to the management of textile waste. A new analysis…
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Mario Jorge Machado re-elected President of EURATEX

Brussels, 12 June 2026 – The EURATEX General Assembly has re-elected Mario Jorge Machado as President of EURATEX, renewing its confidence in his leadership at a crucial moment for the European textile and clothing industry. The sector is facing rising costs, global competitive pressure and an increasingly challenging transition towards sustainability and digitalisation. With a…
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Brussels Textiles Forum 2026: competitiveness, circularity and the future of Europe’s textile industry

On 11 June, EURATEX hosted the Brussels Textiles Forum 2026, bringing together 150 participants from the European textile and apparel ecosystem, EU institutions, industry, social partners and consumer organisations. Sponsored by Indorama Ventures, the event provided a timely platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector. The Forum took place…
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Textile EPR harmonisation under the Waste Framework Directive

Brussels, 8 June 2026 – The revision of the Waste Framework Directive is a key opportunity to establish a coherent EU framework for textile circularity. In its position paper, EURATEX calls for textile Extended Producer Responsibility to be implemented in a coordinated and as harmonised as possible manner across Member States. A fragmented approach to…
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Energy prices and textile competitiveness in Europe

Brussels, 29 May 2026 – Energy prices have become a decisive factor for the competitiveness of the European textile and apparel industry. In its position paper, EURATEX warns that high and volatile energy costs continue to place European manufacturers at a structural disadvantage compared with competitors in other regions. The textile sector represents over 200,000…
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Product compliance, customs and digital reforms: ensuring consumer safety and industrial competitiveness

On 12 May 2026, the event “Product compliance, customs and digital reforms” took place at the European Parliament in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, enforcement authorities and industry representatives to discuss one of the most urgent challenges facing the European textile and clothing sector: how to ensure that products entering the EU market comply with European…
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Europe is losing its textile industry

Every week, textile factories close across Europe. Behind each closure: jobs lost, communities affected, strategic capabilities gone. EURATEX has released its latest Economic Update on the performance of the European textile and apparel industry in 2025. For the third consecutive year, the sector recorded negative results across all key indicators — production, turnover and employment…
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EU Industry Coalition Calls for Immediate Action on E-Commerce Imports

Brussels, 11 March 2026 – A coalition of European industry and retail organisations is calling on the European Union to close regulatory gaps in e-commerce imports. These gaps undermine fair competition, consumer safety and the Single Market. The organisations warn that the planned “deemed importer” system under the Union Customs Code will only apply in…
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