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Fashion Network
05-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Euratex calls for greater clarity in European textile agenda
Free trade, Green Claims, and customs clearance. At a time when the international context is putting pressure on demand for textiles and clothing, the European textile industry confederation Euratex is asking Brussels for greater clarity regarding European initiatives. Euratex is making this request in conjunction with the Danish textile federation, Dansk Mode & Textil, on the occasion of the Danish presidency of the European Union. Eight issues are specifically singled out by industry representatives, who point out that current regulatory uncertainty discourages investors from investing. "Our textile companies are faced with too much uncertainty," said Euratex managing director, Dirk Vantyghem. "Although the EU cannot solve them alone, we expect the Danish Presidency to show leadership and move forward on these many urgent issues. We have no time to lose if we want to preserve the competitiveness of our industry." Euratex is asking Brussels to ensure that the future Circular Economy Act, which is supposed to harmonize green legislation in Europe, creates a genuine European market for end-of-life textiles. Euratex is also calling for an acceleration of the Waste Framework Directive, which should lay the foundations for EU-wide waste management. The textile industry is calling for an early end to the tax-free allowance for non-European parcels under 150 euros, a niche on which Shein and Temu thrive. The textile industry is also calling for clarification of the future of the Green Claims directive, which is tasked with combating greenwashing. A text which, as pointed out, is currently the subject of much confusion. The professionals are also calling for the rapid signature of the free-trade agreement with Mercosur, while calling for greater caution in ongoing discussions with India. The energy aspect has not been forgotten, with Euratex calling for progress on the Energy Union project. This text should make energy more accessible to European manufacturers. The revision of the Reach regulation on the use of chemicals is also the subject of a call for greater efficiency and coherence. The confederation points out that this is to prevent companies from relocating outside the EU.
Fibre2Fashion
04-07-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
EURATEX & DM&T call on Danish Presidency of the EU for stability
EURATEX and its Danish member Dansk Mode & Textil are calling upon the Danish Presidency of the EU to bring back stability and transparency to the European agenda. These last few months we have seen major upheavals and turbulence in global markets, as well as uncertainty surrounding a number of regulatory initiatives. All this creates a climate of uncertainty for European industry and anxiety with the consumers. As a result, demand for textile and garments is low, and entrepreneurs are hesitant to make any further investment decisions. The Danish Presidency should do its utmost to restore confidence in the EU, by setting clear timelines and a regulatory pathway, which will allow our companies to make their investment and business plans for the next 5 years. EURATEX and Dansk Mode & Textil urge the Danish EU Presidency to restore stability, clarity, and predictability for the textile industry by advancing key files like Circular Economy, Customs Code reform, EPR schemes, Green Claims, Mercosur FTA, and energy reforms. The goal is to boost investment, competitiveness, and confidence amid growing uncertainty. Specifically, we encourage the Presidency to move forward on some specific dossiers: Ensure that the Circular Economy Act will support the demand for sustainable textile products and create a single market for textile waste (en-of-waste criteria); Accelerate the much needed reform of the Union Customs Code, and adopt specific measures much faster (e.g. on the de minimis threshold) and much bolder (e.g. going beyond the €2 handling fee for on line parcels); Move forward on implementing the Waste Framework Directive, allowing EPR schemes to be rolled out across the EU in a harmonised way. Clarify the future of the Green Claims initiative, which is an important initiative to avoid greenwashing in the fashion industry. Put the ratification of the Mercosur FTA back on track as quickly as possible, as European textile companies stand to gain from that agreement By contrast, carefully monitor the negotiations with India, to ensure a comprehensive and balanced agreement can be reached (as against a quick and partial deal). Quickly move forward with the Energy Union, which should result in much needed lower energy prices for our European manufacturers. Ensure a more efficient and coherent regulatory chemicals framework through a REACH revision, which increases transparency and predictability, and retains companies from relocating outside of the EU. Thomas Klausen from DM&T commented as follows: 'In these uncertain times we need the EU as a stabilising factor, and this also goes for the Danish fashion and textile industry. It is crucial that EU creates a level playing field and ensures the predictability, the industry needs to make the necessary investments. We hope that the Danish Presidency will be a key driver in ensuring this.' Dirk Vantyghem from EURATEX added: 'Our textile companies face too many uncertainties. While the EU cannot solve them alone, we expect from the Danish Presidency to show some leadership and move forward on these many urgent topics. We have no time to loose if we want to safeguard the competitiveness of our industry.' The Danish textile and clothing industry contributes 87 billion Danish kroner annually to Denmark's total GDP and helps create 96,000 jobs in Denmark. The industry accounts for six per cent of total Danish goods exports and thus plays a central role in Danish the economy as a whole. The European textile and clothing industry, with around 200,000 companies, employs 1.3 million workers and generates €170 bln turnover. It is an essential pillar of the local economy across many EU regions. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rome Declaration call for Italian textile industry transformation, fair growth
This follows a meeting in Rome on 19-20 February 2025, where social partners from the Italian textile and fashion sectors gathered to discuss the impact of upcoming EU legislation and the next steps in enhancing social dialogue. The declaration underscores the commitment of industry representatives—including Confindustria Moda, national trade unions (Femca-Cisl, Filctem-Cgil, and Uiltec-Uil), regional clusters, and companies—to work together for the development and consolidation of the textile supply chain. Additionally, it calls for the creation of a sectoral industrial policy strategy to present to both the Italian Government and the EU Commission. Key actions agreed at the Italian national seminar: • Collaborating to ensure a successful green and digital transformation, seizing growth opportunities while ensuring a socially just transition with quality jobs. • Swiftly creating a joint document with priority proposals for a robust industrial policy to present to the Italian Government, focusing on competitiveness through innovation, sustainability, circularity, training, and credit, aligned with European transition goals. • Partnering with national institutions, local schools, and accredited training bodies to guide and train young people, foster continuous learning, and retrain current workers with the support of the EU TCLF Pact for Skills. • Promoting legality and decent work across global supply chains, adhering to European standards for responsible trade and due diligence. • Requesting governmental and EU support for the textile industry's transformation, including technological upgrades, skills development, regional growth, and a just transition. • Reinforcing commitment to European social dialogue to ensure effective, long-term sectoral change. IndustriAll Europe general secretary Judith Kirton-Darling said: 'The Italian textile industry employs around 300,000 workers, or 24% of the European workforce in the textile and clothing sector, making it the largest in Europe. In a context of numerous challenges for the European textile industry, such as unfair globalization, green and digital transition, social dialogue is a real lever for improving working conditions and job security. We are committed alongside our Italian partners to a resilient and attractive textile industry in Italy.' EURATEX director general Dirk Vantyghem said: 'Italy represents 36% of the total European textile and fashion industry; it is critically important therefore to maintain a strong Italian textile industry. Combining quality, creativity and innovation is the recipe for success. This requires a dynamic company spirit, where employers and employees work hand in hand.' "Rome Declaration call for Italian textile industry transformation, fair growth" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
