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New textile labelling rules on the way? Not for now

The planned revision of the EU Textile Labelling Regulation has been put on hold. As a result, the current labelling framework will remain largely unchanged and clothing and fashion companies are not ...

Labelling TLR

Oct 7, 2026 Product & Operations

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

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

Ilse Roosens

What does the new Euratex Position Paper on the Digital Product Passport say?

Summary The introduction of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) will significantly change the European textile and fashion sector. At Creamoda, we are closely monitoring this and actively communicating...

DPP ESPR

Mar 16, 2026 Sustainability

Ilse Roosens

Digital Product Passport (DPP) for clothing mandatory in 2027?

Myth "In 2027, all clothing must have a DPP" VS Fact FALSE "At the earliest in 2029, a DPP will be required for clothing" + No → Not in 2027 . The obligation for a DPP for clothing is expected...

DPP ESPR

Mar 12, 2026 Sustainability

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