Brussels, 22 October 2026 – After two and a half years of cooperation, the Stitch Together project has come to an end. Its final conference brought together employers, trade unions, policymakers and social dialogue experts from across Europe. The event offered an opportunity to review the project’s achievements and discuss the future of Europe’s textile…
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From 3 to 6 November 2026, Ecomondo will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and technology providers in Rimini, Italy, to explore solutions for a more sustainable and circular economy. EURATEX will contribute to the debate on circular textiles, with Mauro Scalia speaking at two dedicated conference sessions. The European textile and clothing industry is undergoing…
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Fortaleza, 15 October 2026 – EURATEX, ABIT and FITA have launched the EU–Mercosur Textile and Apparel Dialogue (TAD), a new industry platform aimed at strengthening cooperation between the European and Mercosur textile and apparel sectors. The Dialogue will support the effective and balanced implementation of the EU–Mercosur Free Trade Agreement, with a focus on reciprocal…
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Brussels, 14 October 2026 – Ahead of crucial discussions among EU Member States on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, EURATEX, the European Apparel and Textile Confederation, calls on European leaders to safeguard ambitious funding for industrial competitiveness and ensure that these resources translate into concrete investment support in European companies. With Europe…
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Brussels, 9 October 2026 – EURATEX has joined 43 other European industry organisations in calling for stronger EU trade defence measures to protect European manufacturing, safeguard jobs and ensure fair competition in the Single Market. In a joint statement, the 44 organisations urge EU Member States and the European Commission to take decisive action against…
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Brussels, 6 October 2026 – EURATEX has submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the future European Partnerships under Horizon Europe 2028–2034, calling for the continuation of a dedicated European research and innovation partnership for the textile and clothing industry. As the European Commission prepares the next EU research and innovation framework,…
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EURATEX has joined a broad coalition of European industry organisations calling on the upcoming Circular Economy Act to establish a stronger and more harmonised EU framework for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). In a joint position paper, the signatories underline that the Circular Economy Act should help Europe move from fragmented national waste management systems towards…
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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 participation in training, new education programmes and stronger cooperation between industry and skills organisations. According to the 2025 TCLF Skills Alliance Progress Report, 34,117 people…
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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 her recognition of Europe’s need to rebalance unfair trade, cut red tape, and strengthen its industrial and strategic autonomy. EURATEX now calls on the Commission…
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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 reducing PFAS use and continues to invest in substitution wherever technically feasible. However, an effective EU PFAS restriction for textiles must also be measurable, enforceable…
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