The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) reports that the European Union has taken a “major step” towards implementing the European Partnership for Textiles of the Future, a initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and circular textiles in the EU. The partnership, established under the EU’s Horizon Europe program, aims to “harness digital innovations and novel business models to strengthen Europe’s leadership in sustainable textiles”. The European Commission and the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (Textile ETP) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the partnership, which will be co-led by Textile ETP and the Commission. The partnership will receive funding of up to €77 million from 2025-2030 for collaborative research and innovation projects. The goal is to drive innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability in the textile sector, while also promoting Europe’s strategic autonomy and global competitiveness. The first funding opportunities will be introduced in the Horizon Europe Work Program 2025, expected to be published in spring 2025.
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