EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform: aggiornamento mensile su sostenibilità nel tessile e nella moda europei

Ogni mese selezioniamo e condividiamo gli articoli più rilevanti pubblicati sulla EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform, la piattaforma della Commissione Europea dedicata alla transizione sostenibile del settore del cui comitato editoriale gli esperti di Blumine fanno attivamente parte

 

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Advancing textile circularity in Europe: the case for system-level scale-up

 

Articles

 

The report highlights the need for a systemic approach to scale textile circularity in Europe, with France positioned as a leading case study. Achieving meaningful impact requires coordinated action across the entire value chain, supported by policy, innovation, research and investment. 

 

https://transition-pathways.europa.eu/textiles/articles/advancing-textile-circularity-europe-case-system-level-scale

 

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New map of Italy collecting cobblers, tailors and haberdasheries for clothing repair reaches 9000 geotagged locations

News

 

Il Vestito Verde has introduced two new digital tools, a national repair map and a database of slow fashion brands, to encourage more responsible consumption. The initiative aims to make sustainable fashion choices more accessible and practical for consumers.  

 

https://transition-pathways.europa.eu/textiles/news/new-map-italy-collecting-cobblers-tailors-and-haberdasheries-clothing-repair-reaches

 

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How circularity in a business model can drive product innovation: the case of MUD Jeans

Best practices

 

The denim industry is highly resource-intensive, particularly in terms of water use, making circularity an increasingly relevant strategy. The case of MUD Jeans shows that combining product lifetime extension with recycled materials in product design can partially reduce environmental impact.

 

https://transition-pathways.europa.eu/textiles/best-practices/how-circularity-business-model-can-drive-product-innovation-case-mud-jeans

 

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The MY-FI project: developing advanced mycelium fibres for sustainable and circular textile innovation

Projects

 

The MY-FI project was funded under the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. It ran from November 2020 to October 2024, with the objective of developing innovative mycelium-based textile materials that offer sustainable, biobased, and circular alternatives to conventional fibres. The project targeted potential applications in the textile, fashion, automotive, and footwear sectors through innovation, prototype development, and industry engagement.

 

https://transition-pathways.europa.eu/textiles/projects/my-fi-project-developing-advanced-mycelium-fibres-sustainable-and-circular

 

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Processing-property relationships in melt processing of polyamide-elastane textile blends

Library and support resources

 

The study shows that melt processing can effectively recycle polyamide-elastane textiles, with processing conditions playing a key role in balancing material strength, flexibility, and circular application potential.

 

https://transition-pathways.europa.eu/textiles/library-and-support-resources/processing-property-relationships-melt-processing-polyamide

 

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How AI may help with unsold stock

ARTICLES

 

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a strategic tool to address the growing challenge of unsold inventory in the fashion industry. By improving demand forecasting, optimizing production and enabling dynamic pricing, AI can significantly reduce overproduction. This contributes both to economic efficiency and environmental sustainability.

 

https://transition-pathways.europa.eu/textiles/articles/how-ai-may-help-unsold-stock

 

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