Liesbet Bombeke & Lotta Penninck Our members in action: Being niche pays off Who is Slabbinck? Kunstateliers Slabbinck is a Bruges-based family business that has been designing and creating liturgical vestments in its own workshops for four generations. From (re)designing patt... Community Community engagement Design Storytelling Trends & Inspiration Sep 24, 2026 Comm & PR
Ilse Roosens Ready for 27 September 2026? From 27 September 2026, new rules will apply to sustainability claims and consumer information. For companies, this means that certain product information, marketing communications and points of sale ... ECGTD General Jul 31, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens PPWR: Do micro-enterprises have to handle everything themselves? Myth “As a micro-enterprise, I am fully responsible for all PPWR obligations.” VS FACT FALSE Not always. The PPWR provides for micro-enterprises an important exception under certain conditions, allowi... General PPWR Jul 17, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens New EU packaging rules: The PPWR (Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation) is the new European packaging regulation that will be applicable from August 12, 2026 . It replaces the old directive and imposes uniform, stricter ru... General PPWR Jun 29, 2026 Sustainability
Aurore Theys Why should clothing companies invest in 3d? Reducing the number of physical prototypes, accelerating product development, improving communication with suppliers, lowering development costs, and responding more quickly to market demand: these ar... Design Patterns Software Jun 12, 2026 Product & Operations
Ilse Roosens EURATEX calls for simpler environmental regulations for fashion SMEs. Introduction The European textile and fashion sector calls for a simplification of the current and upcoming environmental regulations . In a joint position paper submitted to the European Commission, ... EU Textile Strategy General Jun 4, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens What is the environmental impact of textiles in Europe, and what do companies need to do? If your company designs, produces, or sells textile products in the European market, the environmental impact of textiles is no longer a secondary sustainability issue. It becomes a central challenge ... EU Textile Strategy General Apr 21, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens Can a garment be labelled as “sustainable” or “organic cotton”? Myth A piece of clothing made with certified organic cotton may be labeled as "sustainable/organic" VS fact FALSE Labeling a garment as "sustainable/organic" because it is made with certified organic ... ECGTD Fact Check General Mar 31, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens Greenwashing: How will it be regulated in the short term? Of Green Claims Directive (GCD)aimed to provide more transparent, reliable, and verifiable information about the environmental impacts and sustainability of products. The directive included specific r... ECGTD General Mar 24, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens Repair or recycling? Myth "Repairing a piece of clothing is a form of recycling" VS FACT FALSE Manufacturing and recycling are often used interchangeably, but they mean something completely different. + Manufacturing and ... EPR, PRO General WFD Mar 17, 2026 Sustainability
Liz Nowé CRB insights: where do we stand in terms of competitive strength? Last week, the Central Council for Economy(CRB) published new key reports offering important insights into the evolution of Belgium’s competitiveness . Although the initial signs appear positive, caut... Competitiveness Economic context Feb 23, 2026 Int. Trade & Legal
Ilse Roosens The EU agenda for circular textiles: an overview. The EU Sustainable Textile Agenda transforms the textile and clothing sector through a series of legislative measures aimed at promoting sustainability, transparency, and circularity. Various key regu... EU Textile Strategy General Feb 13, 2026 Sustainability
