ACTE IN ACTION returns to connect European textile partners and build new EU projects Octuber 2026 ACTE will host the second edition of ACTE IN ACTION on 25 November 2026, an online networking event designed to connect European textile and fashion stakeholders and explore collaboration opportunities for the 2027 EU funding cycle. Under the theme
ACTE Strengthens Its European Dimension Following a Successful Institutional Mission in Brussels June 2026 New members join the network as European stakeholders gather to discuss the future competitiveness and clean transition of the textile sector ACTE – The European Textile Collectivities Association – successfully concluded its institutional mission in Brussels on 2–3 June, bringing
ACTE joins the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing ACTE has officially joined the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing, reinforcing its engagement with key European initiatives shaping the future of the textile and fashion industry. Through this membership, ACTE strengthens its connection with a network of
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Europe bans the destruction of unsold textiles: a major step towards circular textile territories February 2026 The European Union has taken a decisive step in advancing a circular textile economy in Europe. Under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the European Commission has adopted new rules banning the destruction of unsold clothing, footwear and
Europe’s Fashion Industry at a Crossroads: Why Industrial Policy Matters for Creativity and Competitiveness The future of Europe’s fashion industry is increasingly shaped by public policy and regulatory frameworks. A recent report published by the European Fashion Alliance highlights the needs of Europe’s creativity-driven fashion sector, while implicitly pointing to a broader challenge: creativity alone
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3D Printing and the Future of the Textile Industry: Innovation and Digital Transformation The video of the conference “The Future of Textile in 3D” offers valuable insights into the emerging role of 3D printing within the fashion and textile industry. Recorded during professional sector meetings attended by ACTE, this audiovisual content allows viewers to explore
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ACTE Europe Strengthens Its Network with Seven New Members and Expands Its European Reach ACTE Europe continues to reinforce its role as a key platform for cooperation within the European textile ecosystem with the incorporation of seven new members from the Netherlands, Belgium and Poland. This expansion brings the total number of member organisations to
ACTE IN ACTION strengthens synergies and paves the way for new European projects Tecnocampus Mataró hosted the ACTE IN ACTION event last June, bringing together professionals and organizations from the textile and fashion sector representing more than a dozen European Union countries. Following an intensive working session and networking activities, the event’s main conclusion was
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