Publications

Discover the publications from the ECOSYSTEX community and its members.
Videos are available on ECOSYSTEX’s YouTube channel.

Understanding Industry and Education Needs in Sustainable Textiles and Fashion

IMASUS conducted two international surveys and a follow-up analysis to better understand the current needs, gaps, and opportunities in sustainable and innovative textile materials.
The goal was simple: to listen to the people shaping the future of textiles with researchers, educators, designers, entrepreneurs, and creative hubs involved and using their input to guide the development of the IMASUS open knowledge platform.

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PROPLANET’s Replication Tool

The PROPLANET Replication Tool is an open‑source web application designed to help users explore PFAS‑free coating technologies for glass, metal, and textiles, offering an accessible way to compare formulation components, assess performance, and evaluate environmental and safety profiles.

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CEMTex’s Green Procurement: Medical Textiles and Sterilization Thematic Seminar

On 15 January 2026, a thematic online seminar on Green Procurement – medical textiles and sterilization brought together professionals and experts to explore how sustainability and circularity can be effectively integrated into public procurement practices. Organised within the InterregEurope CEMTex framework, the webinar focused on practical approaches and real-world insights from the field of circular and medical textiles.

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RegioGreenTex: Textile Circularity Guide – for a circular textile future

As part of the RegioGreenTex project, the Textile Circularity Guide outlines how textile waste can be turned into resources through circular business models, digital tools, and collaboration. It provides practical strategies, business development tools, digital solutions, and showcases successful European collaborations.

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AEQUALIS4TCLF project: D3.5 EU TCLF Skills Strategy

The EU TCLF Skills Strategy sets a shared direction for developing the skills that the sector needs to thrive in the green and digital transitions. It identifies key gaps, proposes coordinated actions for industry and education, and aims to ensure that companies can access the talent they require while workers benefit from new opportunities.

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RegioGreenTex's Italian GreenTex Hub: Boosting Circularity in Textile Sector Services and Opportunities from Italian Textile Ecosystems

This deliverable is a practical guide to driving circular transformation across the textile value chain, providing tools and frameworks for companies, associations, and policymakers to scale sustainable practices effectively.

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RegioGreenTex: The Circular Garment

Read more and watch the documentary to see how RegioGreenTex created ‘The Circular Garment’, a durable, unisex piece made from recycled fibers using innovative, circular textile techniques, developed through collaboration across 12+ SMEs and research centers in 8 European regions.

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RegioGreenTex Training Packages

In order to support professionals in their transition to a more sustainable and circular textile sector, training packages were developed by organizing and evaluating existing digital training resources. Several key categories for training have been identified, including value chains, sustainable design, production, consumer behavior, end-of-life options and recycling. These RGT Training packages contribute to a smoother transition towards more sustainable practices across the industry. 

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Green VETRINE free online course

Green VETRINE has been developed by leading European training organisations in the textile and clothing sector, and delivers a European certificate for successful completion. The  course is also available in seven languages.

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RegioGreenTex Infrastructure Database

To accelerate the green transition in the textile sector, RegioGreenTex is mapping accessible R&D infrastructure across Europe, from testing laboratories and pilot lines to specialized machinery and expert support. This database helps SMEs identify the right expertise and equipment before making major investments themselves.

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