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
Laura Buydaert Where is fashion headed for Fall/Winter 27/28? Introduction What if the future of fashion lies not in more, faster, and louder, but in less, slower, and more meaningful? The season HW27/28 is characterized by a growing need for peace, connection, ... Trend Forecasts Trends & Inspiration Jun 15, 2026 Comm & PR
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
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
Ilse Roosens ONE PAGER: Revised Framework Directive on Waste (wfd 2025) Summary – Revised Framework Directive on Waste (WFD) 2025 + Context📅 On October 16, 2025, Directive (EU) 2025/1892 will come into effect, amending Directive 2008/98/EC. This directive creates the firs... General WFD Oct 16, 2025 Sustainability
