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Euratex presents Covid-19 recovery strategy for textile and apparel industry

Euratex, the European Apparel and Textile Confederation, has come up with a strategy for the future that is supposed to turn the current coronavirus crisis into an opportunity. Part of the strategy, which was endorsed by the last general assembly, is for the industry to become “more digital, sustainable and agile” and five flagship initiatives...

29 Jun 2020

Business

EURATEX enters in constructive dialogue with European Commission to develop recovery strategy for textile and apparel industry

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...

24 Apr 2020

Business

Covid-19 could cause 50 percent drop in European textile and clothing sales

European textile and clothing manufacturing could suffer a 50 percent drop in sales and production due to the Covid-19 pandemic as they struggle with the financial and logistical implications of the crisis, new data suggests. An ongoing poll by the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) of European companies found that over half of...

2 Apr 2020

Fashion

EU-Mercosur trade deal opens opportunity for textile and clothing companies

Brussels, 2 July 2019 - EURATEX, the European Apparel and Textile Confederation, welcomes the conclusion of negotiations for a comprehensive and ambitious Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay). EURATEX has been actively engaged in the negotiation process to ensure an agreement fit...

2 Jul 2019

Business

European textile sector sees lack of skills as ‘number one business concern’

A widening gap of skills is the biggest concern for the European textile sector, as the industry continues to see experienced employees retire but struggles to attract new young talents, warned Euratex. To make matters worse, that shortage is poised to be aggravated by the need for workers to skill up amid digitalization, which in turn calls for...

17 Jun 2019

Fashion

New leadership team Euratex with ambitious agenda

With the announcement of a new President and Director General, EURATEX prepares itself to promote and defend the European apparel and textile industry in the years to come. The appointed EURATEX President Alberto Paccanelli (IT) has a clear vision for the future of the organisation: working together with EU institutions, European and...

17 Jun 2019

Business

Apparel organizations call on EU policymakers to help fashion become circular

Five organizations have published a joint manifesto calling on EU policymakers to establish tools for a circular fashion system, namely Euratex (European Apparel and Textile Confederation), Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), International Apparel Federation (IAF) and Sustainable Apparel...

14 May 2019

Business

TTIP: Why it is essential for the European textile and garment industry

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is currently one of the most debated topics. But what exactly would the proposed free trade agreement between the United States and the European Union mean for the textile and garment industry? Euratex, the European Apparel and Textile Federation, has taken a detailed look and found that...

28 Oct 2015

Design

Euratex opposes current GSP+ process

At the second Euratex convention that took place in Berlin on 4th and 5thNovember, the European textile and clothing industry urged the members of the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament to oppose the Unique Delegated Act that includes ten country applications for GSP+. The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) allows...

6 Nov 2013

Fashion

Double-checking in China

Euratex, the European Apparel and Textile Organisation has welcomed the EU Commission's announcement of its agreement with China to carry out double checking of Chinese exports to the EU of eight textile and apparel products until the end of 2008. The categories concerned cover eight of the ten products which are subject to limitation until...

9 Oct 2007

Fashion

Launch EU Tech Platform for Textiles and Clothing

European Textile and Clothing Industry will set up a permanent expert network to develop scenarios and a strategic development agenda for long term competitiveness of this sector based on research, technology and innovation In the presence of EU Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik, the European textile and clothing industry, represented by the...

22 Oct 2005

Fashion

The fight against counterfeiting

The textile sector has had to cope with counterfeiting for a very long time. Well-known brands remain major victims, and counterfeiting tarnishes their image, compromises their entry to certain growth markets and endangers the prestige and know-how of the company concerned. Whilst there is much talk about brands, the Textile and Clothing sector...

27 Jan 2004