CISUTAC’s unlocking opportunities for circular business models in textiles: phasing out linearity

The aim of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of circular textile business models. To this end, the report analyses existing textile repair, reuse and recycling systems in the EU and the trends that influence their operation. Based on these findings, the research explores the reasons behind the difficulties observed and proposes solutions to overcome them.

The report’s ultimate objective, aligned with the CISUTAC project’s goal, is to understand how to create an integrated circular textile value chain. To address this, it examines both the practical realities faced by practitioners active in the field, and the regulatory landscape, before assessing the impact of existing measures and providing suggestions for improvement.