This deliverable presents the selection of indicators for the Fashion Industry Sustainability Index (FISI), a tool under development to help fashion micro, small and medium-sized enterprises assess the sustainability of their business models. Drawing on a literature review and a two-round Delphi study involving 56 experts, it identifies and prioritises environmental, social and economic sustainability indicators, considering their relevance and feasibility for SMEs. The findings provide the foundation for the development and testing of the FISI.

Originally delivered as a presentation at the ARTEMIS Conference, this piece connects the dots between medieval textile networks and cutting-edge plastic recycling, and describes how the WHITECYCLE project is using enzymes and APIs to rebuild the kind of circular economy that medieval regions across Europe once ran on touch and trust.

The report, aims to present an in-depth analysis of current conditions and dynamics within the textile sector. It provides an analysis of market structures, consumer behaviours, and trends in the textile sector.

This draft deliverable provides an overview of ecodesign strategies for textiles within the TRUSTex project, combining literature review, stakeholder insights, benchmarking and use case development (jeans and trekking jacket). It aims to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and industrial implementation.

This deliverable presents the climate risk assessments and preliminary Climate Transition Plans developed for six fashion SMEs participating in the Just Fashion project. Combining climate scenario analysis, value chain assessments and stakeholder engagement, it identifies physical and transition risks and proposes tailored mitigation, adaptation and governance measures. It also examines barriers and enablers to climate adaptation, providing practical insights to strengthen climate resilience across the European fashion sector.

Draft Deliverable 5.1 Insight Infographic presents the first edition of the TRUSTex stakeholder insights on the circular textile value chain. It summarises the key findings from the first phase of stakeholder engagement activities conducted between October 2025 and June 2026, including Stakeholder Boards, Hotspot Solution Finders and Citizen Panels.

This draft report summarises the possible indicators/scoring that could be used to monitor the transition from a linear to circular and sustainable textile industry.

This draft deliverable presents the blockchain-based Digital Product Passport (DPP) infrastructure within the TRUSTex project to support secure and transparent traceability in textile value chains.

This deliverable assesses separate collection strategies for postconsumer textiles and examines their implications for reuse, end-of-life treatment, and emerging textile EPR implementation.

The Fashion & Sustainability Business Model Canvas is a practical tool developed by the Just Fashion project to help fashion micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) assess, rethink and develop more sustainable and circular business models. Building on the traditional Business Model Canvas, it incorporates environmental, social, economic and cultural considerations, alongside fashion-specific value chain activities and guided reflection questions. Designed for both established and emerging fashion brands, it supports strategic planning, collaborative discussions and the identification of opportunities for sustainable business model innovation.

This deliverable presents a curated database of technologies, innovations and practical use cases supporting the transition towards a more circular fashion and textile industry. Covering different stages of the product lifecycle, it explores how technological solutions can improve resource efficiency, traceability, product design, circular business models and waste reduction, complemented by examples of technology providers and real-world applications. The database serves as an exploratory resource for fashion companies, designers, researchers and sustainability professionals seeking to identify opportunities for technology-driven circular transformation.

The Green-Tex Solutions publication presents the outcomes of the Interreg Danube Region project Enhancing Danube Green Textiles and Garment Production and Consumption (Green-Tex), showcasing nine practical circular economy solutions tested across three pilot areas: (i) smart textile waste collection, (ii) wider use of natural fibres and (iii) green fashion design. Implemented across nine Danube Region countries, these solutions demonstrate transferable approaches that support the transition to a circular textile economy and facilitate the adoption of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems.

Within VERDEinMED project, specialised Technical Assistance Services (TAS) were provided to beneficiary Textile and Clothing SMEs in the participating Mediterranean countries. The TAS activities were delivered in ongoing mentoring schemas through a mix of webinars, face‑to‑face meetings, individual counseling sessions, group workshops and remote support, ensuring effective engagement and meaningful progress toward market readiness.

The report addresses the data management requirements of actors in the textile sector when aligning their strategies and operations with the objectives of the 'Textile Strategy' and their implementation in the ESPR with regard to the DPP.

This document evaluates and maps the current and future regulatory framework in the EU, Member States and in third countries affecting textile waste, digitalisation, and sustainability. The Regulatory Landscape Analyse (RLA) looks into how the regulations, initiatives and strategies enable or hinder the circularity strategies. It also contains a draft list of potential SoC under ESPR regulation.

The deliverable provides a structured analysis of the textile value chain and identifies key barriers and improvement pathways toward circularity. The objective is to establish a shared analytical framework for the TRUSTex project, enabling a systemic understanding of material flows, value retention opportunities and structural bottlenecks across the sector.

PDF training material from the PLASTICE project demonstrating the scale-up of the enzymatic hydrolysis process for mixed cotton/polyester textile waste, from lab to pilot scale. It covers the full demonstration chain: textile sorting, shredding and alkaline pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, polyester recovery, and yarn/fabric production to close the fibre-to-fibre recycling loop.

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.

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.

This draft report provides an analysis of textile EPR systems across eleven countries,offering a comparison of regulatory approaches, implementation challenges, and emerging best practices. If you have any comments or feedback regarding this report, please don't hesitate to reach out to the TRUSTex project coordinator Ghaya Rziga from Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology.