The European Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear (TCLF) industries are major players of the European Union’s economy, encompassing 200,000 companies, generating over 200 billion Euros turnover, and employing nearly 2 million people in 2019. They are part of the interlinked value chains of fashion and high-end industries, making the EU the world leader in creativity…
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European textiles and clothing companies proved to be essential to managing COVID-19 pandemic. A great number converted to or increased the production of PPE. This strategic role though goes beyond the past events, as, without textile materials, we cannot build cars, clothes, machines or buildings. The last months highlighted then the necessity for the whole…
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Brussels, 26 June 2020 – The European textile and clothing industry is ready to transform the crisis into an opportunity, and become more digital, sustainable and agile. Endorsed by the last General Assembly, the renewal will be driven by the “strategy for recovery from the COVID-19 era” together with five flagship initiatives in critical areas.…
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Brussels, 9 June 2020 This week, the European Commission and New Zealand are holding another round of negotiations to reach the Free Trade Agreement. At EURATEX we welcome the commitment of the European Commission in pursuing a comprehensive trade agenda, especially in these turbulent times, in which trade is more important than ever. It will…
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The world population is growing, with approximately 1 billion people every generation. While conscious and responsible consumption by people, states, or industries may delay resource exhaustion, there is a need to find and agree on new ways for making, using, and disposing products such as textiles. A successful EU Textile strategy for Circular Economy is…
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Brussels, 08/05/2020 – It’s been little more than one year since the Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Japan entered into force. European textile and clothing companies benefited greatly from the agreement as, despite some customs’ procedures challenges, exports towards Japan increased by 8,4%. From the entry into force in February 2019 to January…
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EURATEX and other organizations, representing textile, apparel, footwear, travel goods, and fashion industry across the globe, made a joint appeal to governments, stakeholders, and supply chain partners. COVID-19 is a major health crisis that requires the united and undivided efforts of billions of people – including first responders, health professionals, policy makers, essential service providers,…
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Brussels 17 April 2020 – The European textiles and clothing sector needs urgent support, if it wants to remain a strategic pillar of the European economy. EURATEX President Alberto Paccanelli held a constructive dialogue with Commissioner Breton to develop quick and effective solutions. According to a recent survey among European textile and clothing companies, short…
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EURATEX appreciates the measures taken by the European Commission right before Easter. In order to help in the fight against coronavirus, the EC decided to waive customs duties and VAT on the import of medical devices and protective equipment from third countries. The European Commission published a list of goods, which is indicative, as each…
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EURATEX and other 10 European Associations signed a letter to the to the Trade and Health attachés of the Permanent Representations and to the European Commission ahead of the Trade Council Meeting of 16 April 2020. The European industry is working around the clock to increase capacity and ensure supply of critical medicines and…
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