Our Secretary General Lutz Walter participated in the inaugural Circular Rooms Conference in Düsseldorf, where he presented insights on the ‘Textiles of the Future’ European Partnership and introduced the DigitX Innovation Hub. The event focused on digital innovations and circular business models shaping the future of sustainable textiles.

To provide our members with first-hand insights into cutting-edge research, technologies, and sustainable innovations, we launched ‘Textile ETP on Tour’, an exclusive members-only initiative designed to showcase pioneering developments in textile science and technology. For the first edition, we organised an itinerary in Roubaix and Tourcoing, France, where we visited some of the most innovative textile companies and research centres in Europe.

A major step in the implementation of the European Partnership for Textiles of the Future has been taken, as the European Commission and Textile ETP now begin the signature process of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Once signed, the partnership will be officially launched to drive sustainability, circularity, and innovation in the textile sector while reinforcing Europe's strategic autonomy and global competitiveness.

On 12-13 March, the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 in Cologne brought together industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the future of sustainable fibres. Among them was our President, Marina Crnoja-Cosic, who took the stage to represent Textile ETP and contribute to the session on “Strategies in Changing Market Conditions for Cellulose Fibres.

In late February and early March 2025, Textile ETP actively participated in two significant industry events: LOPEC 2025 in Munich and JEC World 2025 in Paris. These events showcased the latest advancements in printed electronics and composite materials, respectively, highlighting the growing integration of textiles with cutting-edge technologies.

Save the date for the 3rd ECOSYSTEX Conference 2025, taking place from 29 September to 1 October in Gothenburg, Sweden. This event will bring together experts, innovators, and industry leaders to explore new technologies and business models for textile circularity.

On 17 February 2025, our Secretary General Lutz Walter participated in the event "Navigating Change - ESG Roadmaps to Circular Fashion" organised by the Monitor of Circular Fashion (MACF) of SDA Bocconi.

The 19th Textile ETP Annual Conference will be organised in partnership with AITEX and will place as a physical event on 12-14 May 2025 in their facilities in Alcoy, Spain. We welcome our members as well as other professionals from all over Europe interested in sustainable textile innovation and EU research funding opportunities.

On 5 February 2025, Textile ETP Secretary General Lutz Walter participated in the ‘Decoding the DPP’ event hosted by Lectra at the Textile Fashion Center in Borås, Sweden. The event gathered industry leaders and experts to discuss the expected introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for EU clothing products by 2028 and the significant data management challenges that will arise.

Textile ETP announces the launch of a new initiative, “Textile ETP on Tour,” designed to provide a unique opportunity for Textile ETP members to explore hubs of textile innovation, fostering connections, collaboration, and knowledge exchange within the industry.

‎Regularly, our Secretary General Lutz Walter shares his insights and knowledge through his blogposts, covering a wide range of topics related to textile sustainability and innovation. Follow his blog to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges that the textile industry is facing today.

Whether you are interested in sustainability or are tech-savvy, our Innovation Hubs offer textile companies, research organisations, brands and retailers the chance to learn, network and collaborate on the hot topics of circular and biobased textiles, and smart and technical textiles.