THE VOICE OF THE EUROPEAN APPAREL AND TEXTILE INDUSTRY

Working together with EU institutions and other European and international stakeholders, EURATEX focuses on clear priorities: an ambitious industrial policy, effective research, innovation and skills development, free and fair trade, and sustainable supply chains.

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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

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[…]

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[…]

Why Europe needs a meaningful handling fee on ultra-fast-fashion imports

Paris, 01/09/2026 – The introduction of the €3 customs duty on low-value imports marks an important milestone in Europe’s efforts to address the challenges created by the rapid growth of[…]