Tag: Sustainability

Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 builds on successful debut with record attendance, global participation and expanded industry collaboration 

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – The second edition of Textiles Recycling Expo concluded on 24–25 June at Brussels Expo, reinforcing its position as Europe’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to textile recycling and circularity.  Building on the success of its inaugural event, Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 welcomed 5,607 visitors across the two days. Alongside its first-ever co-location with…
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Textile PRO Forum strengthens cooperation on EPR harmonisation across Europe

22 June 2026 – The Textile PRO Forum reconvened in Brussels for another productive session dedicated to advancing the harmonisation of textile Extended Producer Responsibility across Europe. Building on the momentum of previous meetings, the Forum continues to strengthen cooperation and knowledge-sharing among Producer Responsibility Organisations, national textile associations and EU stakeholders. The latest meeting…
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Towards harmonised textile EPR systems in Europe

17 June 2026 – Textile Extended Producer Responsibility is becoming one of the most important regulatory developments for the European textile and clothing sector. As EU and national rules evolve, producers will increasingly be required to register, report products placed on the market and contribute financially to the management of textile waste. A new analysis…
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Brussels Textiles Forum 2026: competitiveness, circularity and the future of Europe’s textile industry

On 11 June, EURATEX hosted the Brussels Textiles Forum 2026, bringing together 150 participants from the European textile and apparel ecosystem, EU institutions, industry, social partners and consumer organisations. Sponsored by Indorama Ventures, the event provided a timely platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector. The Forum took place…
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Textile EPR harmonisation under the Waste Framework Directive

Brussels, 8 June 2026 – The revision of the Waste Framework Directive is a key opportunity to establish a coherent EU framework for textile circularity. In its position paper, EURATEX calls for textile Extended Producer Responsibility to be implemented in a coordinated and as harmonised as possible manner across Member States. A fragmented approach to…
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Digital Product Passport for apparel: EURATEX industry priorities

EURATEX has published a position paper on the Digital Product Passport for apparel. The paper explains how the system should work for the textile sector. The Digital Product Passport will form part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). It will provide structured information on products placed on the EU market. This data will…
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Why Producer-Driven EPR Systems Are Essential for a Harmonised EU Single Market

Brussels, 26 January 2025 – Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a key part of the EU’s circular economy policy. It ensures that producers take responsibility for the end-of-life management of the products they place on the market. In recent years, however, several Member States have started to introduce State-run Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs). This trend…
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EPR for Textiles: industry calls for clear exclusion of PPE and medical devices from scope

Brussels, 8 December 2025 – A coalition of European and sectoral associations published a joint statement expressing concern about the early national transposition of Directive (EU) 2025/1892 (the revision of the Waste Framework Directive introducing an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for textiles and footwear). The signatories warn that personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical…
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Another Step Forward for Harmonised Textile EPR

Textile PRO Forum Holds Its Third In-Person Plenary Meeting of 2025 in Prague Prague, 27 November 2025 – The Textile PRO Forum convened for its third in-person meeting, bringing together 34 delegates out of the 23 participating organisations across Europe to advance the harmonisation of EPR in the textile sector. The participants marked the value…
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EURATEX Joins Forces with Textiles Recycling Expo to Drive Circular Transformation in Europe’s Textile Industry

Brussels, 20/11/2025 – EURATEX – the European Apparel and Textile Confederation – is delighted to announce its official partnership with the Textiles Recycling Expo 2026, taking place on 24–25 June 2026 at Brussels Expo, Belgium. Following its successful participation as part of the Industry Alliance Hub at the 2025 launch edition, EURATEX now strengthens its…
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