European Commission announces “Textiles of the Future” partnership
21 Mar 24 2 min read
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- The European Commission announces 9 new co-funded partnerships, including "Textiles of the Future", aimed at green and digital transitions.
- EURATEX applauds the decision, emphasising the importance of innovation for sustainable textiles.
- The partnership will be managed by ETP, facilitating Europe's leadership in textile research and technology development.
EURATEX has been working towards such a partnership over the last few years. Investing in innovation is a critical component to successfully implement the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles. We therefore welcome the Commission’s decision, as a very timely measure to help our 200.000 EU textile companies to remain competitive.
Director General Dirk Vantyghem commented: “Innovation is the bridge between sustainability and competitiveness. This Horizon Europe Partnership is therefore an essential tool which will help our companies to become global leaders on sustainable textile products”.
The Textiles of the Future Partnership will be co-managed by the European Technology Platform for Future of Textiles and Clothing (ETP). With a deep knowledge in textiles research and a vast innovation network, ETP stands ready to bring that partnership into reality.
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ETP secretary general Lutz Walter commented: “Textile research has been an integral part of the EU’s Research and Innovation Framework Programmes for many years, but this dedicated Partnership brings a strategic focus that is critical and timely to help our industry succeed in its green and digital transformation and reinforce Europe’s global leadership role in textile research, technology development and higher education. ETP is looking forward to engage with all stakeholders of the European textile innovation ecosystem to turn this partnership into a success story”
Note: The content of this press release has not been edited by Fibre2Fashion staff.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
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