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 significant changes. New sustainability requirements, circular business models, advanced recycling technologies and increasing demand for transparency are reshaping the entire value chain.
At Ecomondo 2026, the dedicated Textile District will provide a space to explore these developments, connecting companies, institutions, buyers and technology providers working towards a more circular textile economy.
EURATEX speaking at Ecomondo 2026
Mauro Scalia, EURATEX Director for Sustainable Businesses, will contribute to two conference sessions addressing key EU sustainability policies and their impact on the textile sector.
3 November | 14:00–15:30
ESPR and Digital Product Passport in textiles: traceability and transparency along the value chain
Innovation Arena – South Hall | In English
The session will explore the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the role of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in improving transparency and traceability across textile value chains.
4 November | 10:00–13:00
Textile EPR in Italy and Europe: harmonization of systems and new challenges for the supply chain
Neri 2 Room – South Hall | In Italian
This session will focus on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles, addressing the harmonisation of national systems and the challenges facing companies across the supply chain.
EURATEX’s participation will bring the European textile industry’s perspective to these discussions, highlighting the importance of coherent, practical and economically viable sustainability requirements, particularly for SMEs.
Discover circular textile solutions at the Textile District
Beyond the conference programme, Ecomondo’s Textile District will showcase technologies and solutions supporting circularity across the entire textile value chain.
Visitors will be able to explore innovations in eco-design and sustainable production, textile collection and sorting, recycling technologies, waste valorisation and material recovery.
Digital solutions for traceability, transparency and regulatory compliance will also feature, alongside research initiatives, startups and industry partnerships developing new approaches to circular textiles.
The event offers textile professionals an opportunity to discover practical solutions, exchange experiences and explore how circularity can support the competitiveness of European companies.
Join Ecomondo 2026 in Rimini
Ecomondo will take place from 3 to 6 November 2026 at the Rimini Expo Centre, Italy.
With its dedicated Textile District and conference programme, the event provides an opportunity for textile companies and stakeholders to explore the technologies, policies and partnerships shaping the sector’s circular transition.