21.12.2017

EURATEX published today the call for tender for the project TeXDR

EURATEX published today the call for tender for the project TeXDR. Deadline 15th January 2018 -  Call for tender [read more]

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21.12.2017

Euratex released bulletin n°4/2017

The Bulletin gives an insight into the 2016 evolution of the Textile & Clothing sector and short terms prospects, as well as the General European Economic Forecast Autumn 2017. It includes EU consolidated changes, trade estimates and basic structural data (production index, production prices, turnover, investments, household consumption, retail trade and consumer prices)

 

2016: SUBDUED PERFORMANCES IN THE T&C INDUSTRY

 

Looking to international trade, the evolution was undoubtedly disappointing in 2016. According to the WTO World Trade Statistical Review 2017 the ratio of...[read more]

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11.12.2017

PPE Regulation - Guidance document on the implementation of Article 47 on transition provisions is now available

A Guidance document on the implementation of Article 47 on transition provisions of the PPE Regulation has been published by the European Commission. You may download the document through the following link: ec.europa.eu/docsroom/documents/26782

It is intended to prevent possible problems and distortions coming from different interpretation and practical approaches, in particular with respect to reapplying for EU type examination certificates under the Regulation that are admitted up till 2023 and allowing products certified under the Directive 89/686/EEC to be placed on the market...[read more]

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11.12.2017

Joint Statement of ABIT and Euratex on the EU-MERCOSUR FTA

Euratex and ABIT, representing the Textile and Clothing industries in Europe and in Brazil, agree on the rules to be laid down in the EU-Mercosur FTA for textile and apparel products. Together, they release a Joint Statement for a successful trade deal benefiting their companies both sides of the Atlantic.

Press Release[read more]

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28.11.2017

The International Théophile Legrand Textile Innovation Awards - Call for application submissions 2018

The International Théophile Legrand Textile Innovation Awards was launched in 2009 in Fourmies (France - Nord) by Dominique and Christian Cambier, founders of the Théophile Legrand Foundation.

 

In its ninth year, The International Théophile Legrand Textile Innovation Awards are being held under the auspices of the Fondation de France and coordinated by the Union des Industries Textiles (UIT), the union of textile industries, the employers’ association representing the diversity of French textile sections and regions. This year, two prizes of € 8,000 and € 7,000 will be presented to...[read more]

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27.11.2017

4th PPE Conference - Brussels

Over 100 participants from 22 European countries covering the entire PPE value chain from fibre to end use came together in Brussels to explore the main trends that will shape the future of the PPE market in the coming years.

 

The three main themes covered in the event were sustainability, digitalization and smart wearables.

 

The impact of regulation The PPE directive has been regulating the market for PPE products in the EU since 1989. It has been updated recently and transformed into a regulation which will be directly applicable in all EU members states as of April...[read more]

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22.11.2017

Developing New Skills for the Extroversion Specializations of Fashion Industry in Europe

The EXTRO SKILLS project will design and develop an innovative and comprehensive training protocol for export personnel of fashion industries, using ICT-based learning approaches and methodologies that will offer essential transversal skills for enabling them be ready to respond to international trade and market demands and enhancing the extroversion and the competitiveness of the industry as a whole. Bringing together the different sectors of fashion industries, the training protocol will follow a comprehensive learner-centered approach.

The overall objective of EXTRO SKILLS is the design...[read more]

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