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Welcome to the September edition of the Reginnova Newsletter.

This month, we highlight the latest innovations shaping the textile and fashion ecosystem, with a special focus on sustainable practices, collaborative networks, and industry events that inspire transformation. From international showcases like AVANTEX Paris to regional initiatives, our aim is to bring you insights, opportunities, and inspiration to drive growth and resilience in your business.

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AI & Sustainability at Lectra HQ

During a recent visit to Lectra’s Innovation Lab, DigitX members experienced firsthand how technology is redefining textile production.

The workshop, “Sustainability and Innovations: Shaping the Future of Fashion Manufacturing”, highlighted:
>AI flaw detection for improved quality assurance;
>Generative design tools to boost creativity and efficiency;
>Waste-reducing cutting systems that minimize raw material use;

The session also explored the challenges of fast-moving trends and sustainability pressures, stressing that SMEs can benefit by investing in digital tools and building partnerships with innovation leaders.

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Upcoming Events

In this section, we bring you key industry events, calls, and collaborative opportunities designed to help your business stay connected, informed, and ahead of the curve. Explore what’s coming up and discover where you can engage, learn, and grow together with peers and partners across the innovation ecosystem.

3rd ECOSYSTEX Conference – Gothenburg

29 Sept – 1 Oct | Gothenburg, Sweden | On-site
Theme: New Technologies and Business Models for Textile Circularity. It includes insights from EU projects, EC representatives, and exclusive visits to RISE and the Swedish School of Textiles. Learn More

TEX-DAN Strategy Validation Workshop – Iasi

30 Sept | Iasi, Romania | On-site
Theme: Strategies for the transition to circular practices for SMEs and strategy validation workshop. Learn More

EFFRA’s Manufacturing MASTT2040 Project

23 October | 09:00–16:00 | Brussels & Online
Theme: Exploring how Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS), AI, and digital infrastructure can enable resilient circular ecosystems. Learn More

RegioGreenTex 14th Community Talk – Final Hybrid Event

19 November| 14:00 – 18:30 CET | Prato, Italy & Online
Theme:  From Demonstration to Scale: Regional Circular Textile Innovation in Prato. Includes guided visits, policy sessions and collaborative panels with policymakers and innovators.

Featured News

Stay up to date with the most relevant developments from across the textile, fashion, and innovation landscape. In this section, we spotlight milestones, success stories, and insights that showcase the progress of our network and inspire new ideas for sustainable growth.

BioFibreLoop: Towards Bio-Based Textiles

The EU-funded BioFibreLoop project has successfully spun high-performance textile fibers from a blend of lignin and cellulose — creating smooth, glossy, and strong fabrics that could replace petroleum-based materials.
Key innovations include:
>Biomimetic laser functionalization to eliminate hazardous chemicals and reduce waste;
>Bio-based textiles with hydrophobic, oil-repellent, and antibacterial properties;
>A goal to see 20% industry adoption by 2035;

Challenges remain: unlike cellulose, lignin’s properties vary by extraction method, and only basal lignin is suitable for fiber spinning. Market shifts have also disrupted supply, with many small lignin producers exiting. Still, EU support for bio-based materials is fueling optimism for new biorefineries.

Projected impact by 2035:
€8.5 billion in revenue
3,200 new jobs
Elimination of hazardous chemicals
Near-zero waste and 20% cut in GHG emissions

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Katty Fashion Participates in AVANTEX Paris 2025

A member of the TCBL network, Katty Fashion, participated in AVANTEX 2025 with its 3D prototyping and zero waste solutions and joined the Day 3 roundtable on Scaling “bio-fashion” / Needs and challenges.

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Virtualisation and Digitalisation: How AI Could Help SMEs

Digitalisation is playing an increasingly important role in the textile industry, especially as consumer expectations evolve and sustainability becomes a main priority. Read our latest article covering the topic to take your business to the next level!

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EU Policy Update

On August 1st, the European Commission launched a public consultation and Call for Evidence for the upcoming Circular Economy Act (to be adopted in 2026).

The Act aims to:

>>Create a Single Market for secondary raw materials;
>>Boost supply of high-quality recycled materials;
>>Strengthen EU economic security while driving decarbonization;

SMEs in textiles should track this closely, as it will influence material sourcing and sustainability standards in the years ahead.

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