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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
TCLF Skills Alliance: measurable progress on upskilling and reskilling across Europe
29 September 2026 – The European textile, clothing, leather and footwear ecosystem is turning the Pact for Skills into measurable action. The latest TCLF Skills Alliance progress figures show growing[…]
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EURATEX welcomes President von der Leyen’s State of the Union Address, but warns of a missing sense of urgency on Europe’s industrial competitiveness
Brussels, 16 September 2026 – EURATEX, the European Apparel and Textile Confederation, welcomes today’s State of the Union Address by European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, and in particular[…]
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Making PFAS compliance possible for the European textile industry
EURATEX supports the objective of reducing PFAS emissions and accelerating the transition towards safer and more sustainable alternatives. The European textile and apparel industry has already made significant progress in[…]
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