RegioGreenTex concludes with successful final event in Brussels
On 4–5 November, Textile ETP took part in the successful conclusion of the RegioGreenTex project, marked by its Final Event and General Assembly held in Brussels.
The first day was dedicated to a Policy Day which gathered nearly a 100 partners, European officials, and policymakers, creating a space for reflection on how regional cooperation and innovation can shape the future of Europe’s textile ecosystem. Discussions throughout the day highlighted the growing momentum behind the transition towards circularity, showcasing how industry, research, and regional initiatives are working together to turn the textile value chain into a true value circle.
The morning featured inspiring examples of how circular solutions are being implemented across Europe, from new materials and dyeing processes to sustainable production models, showing that the sector’s transformation is already well underway. The importance of clusters and regional alliances was also underlined, reminding everyone that collaboration remains the key to accelerating this change and ensuring no region is left behind.
One of the symbolic highlights of the day was the presentation of policy recommendations to the European Commission, marking a milestone in the project’s journey and setting the course for future cooperation towards a more circular, innovative, and inclusive European textile industry.
Adding to the significance of the event, the RegioGreenTex Photo Exhibition at the European Parliament offered a intimate and human-centered representation of the project’s journey. This black-and-white art project served as a powerful visual narrative of RegioGreenTex’s achievements giving visibility to its results while raising awareness among policymakers about the need to foster a sustainable and competitive European textile sector.
Captured through the analogue lens of Francesco Pacifici, the exhibition tells the story of textile circularity across Europe from local workshops to industrial-scale innovation. Printed on silver gelatin paper, each photograph invites reflection on the people, places, and practices shaping a more sustainable future.
As Pacifici explained, his work aims to “reveal the quiet concentration of those who bring innovation to life for the future”.
