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Looking for Your Next Circular Textile Partner?

The transition to a circular textile economy cannot happen in isolation. Whether you’re a manufacturer looking for recycling solutions, a designer searching for sustainable materials, or an innovator seeking technology partners, collaboration is essential.

That is exactly why the TEX-DAN Collection of Best Practices is more than just a brochure.

Featuring 54 circular textile initiatives from 11 countries across the Danube Region, it serves as a valuable resource for businesses looking to identify potential partners, suppliers, technologies, and business models that can support their sustainability journey.

While every organization featured in the brochure has a unique story, to help navigate the opportunities, we selected some of the featured organizations and grouped them into three categories of potential circularity partners.

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Sustainable Manufacturing and Production Partners

Many textile companies are looking for manufacturing partners that combine quality production with strong sustainability credentials. The TEX-DAN brochure highlights several businesses that have successfully integrated environmental responsibility into their operations while maintaining high production standards.

Katty Fashion, a company based in Romania, is an example of manufacturer providing sustainable, zero-waste services from ideation to prototyping and production fr fashion brands across Europe. Specializing in high-end fashion, the company has embraced responsible manufacturing practices and continuous innovation, making it an attractive partner for brands seeking reliable and sustainability-oriented production capabilities.

Another example is Kris Fashion Industries in Bulgaria, a knitwear and garment manufacturer supplying fashion brands across Europe and the United States. The company combines advanced production technologies with energy-efficient operations and a strong focus on waste reduction and resource efficiency.

Galeb, based in Croatia, is one of the region’s largest vertically integrated textile producers and is another highlight. Through investments in renewable energy, sustainable materials, and modern production processes, Galeb demonstrates how established manufacturers can successfully combine competitiveness with circular economy principles.

For brands seeking reliable production partners capable of supporting sustainability goals, companies like these offer valuable expertise and production capacity.

Circular Design and Product Innovation Partners

Innovation often starts long before a product reaches the production line. Designers and product developers play a crucial role in reducing waste, extending product lifecycles, and creating products that are easier to reuse, repair, or recycle.

The TEX-DAN brochure showcases organizations that place circular thinking at the heart of their design process. Austrian company Färberei Fritsch, for example, specializes in natural dyeing techniques and sustainable materials, helping businesses explore environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional textile finishing.

In Moldova, Julia Allert demonstrates how fashion brands can incorporate sustainability into contemporary design while maintaining strong market appeal. By focusing on responsible production and long-lasting products, companies like these show how circularity and creativity can go hand in hand.

For brands developing new collections or exploring sustainable product concepts, these organizations can become valuable partners in the innovation process.

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Recycling and Resource Recovery Specialists

As separate textile collection becomes increasingly important across Europe, many businesses are looking for partners capable of processing textile waste and returning valuable materials back into the economy.The TEX-DAN brochure includes organizations specializing in textile recycling, material recovery, and waste valorisation.

Companies such as RETEX in the Czech Republic have developed expertise in producing technical nonwovens and recycled fibre-based materials for industries ranging from automotive to construction.

Similarly, TESA Kft. in Hungary is working with textile residues and industrial by-products to support more resource-efficient production systems. These types of organizations are helping create the infrastructure needed for a truly circular textile economy.

For manufacturers seeking solutions for production waste, or businesses looking to integrate recycled materials into their products, these companies represent valuable potential collaborators.

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Your Next Partnership Could Be in the TEX-DAN Brochure

One of the key lessons from the TEX-DAN project is that circularity is built through collaboration. Sustainable manufacturers need innovative materials. Designers need recycling solutions. Recyclers need strong partnerships throughout the value chain.

The brochure brings together organizations working across different stages of the textile ecosystem, making it an excellent starting point for businesses looking to identify future partners, suppliers, customers, or technology providers.

Finding the right partner is often one of the biggest challenges when developing circular projects. The TEX-DAN Collection of Best Practices makes that process easier by connecting businesses with proven examples from across the Danube Region.

Whether you are looking for a manufacturing partner, a design expert, a recycling specialist, or simply inspiration for your next sustainability initiative, the brochure offers a wealth of opportunities to explore.

Download the TEX-DAN brochure to discover all 54 featured organizations and learn more about the solutions shaping the future of circular textiles in the Danube Region.

And if you need support identifying the most relevant partners for your specific needs, contact our Reginnova NE team at contact@reginnova.org. Through our involvement in TEX-DAN and our extensive network within the textile sector, we can help connect your business with the expertise, technologies, and collaborations needed to accelerate your circular transition.

Your next business opportunity may already be part of the TEX-DAN network.

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