Building a smarter, local and circular textile ecosystem The ALADIN Project (Advanced LocAl and Digital Innovation Network for Circular Garments) is a four-year Horizon Europe initiative bringing together 10 partners from six European countries to transform the way garments are designed, produced and recycled. Coordinated by the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF), […]
Producția de textile poate fi organizată într-un mod sustenabil prin utilizarea unor lanțuri scurte de aprovizionare și prin prevenirea supraproducției. Acest lucru poate fi realizat încă de astăzi prin conectarea inteligentă și utilizarea eficientă a infrastructurii existente. În același timp, producția devine circulară prin utilizarea unor tehnologii și materiale inovatoare care permit reciclarea de înaltă
A Tool for Circular Design Making better use of production leftovers is not only about waste reduction. It is also an opportunity to rethink materials, discover new product applications, and uncover hidden value within existing resources. Simple geometric forms can become the foundation for decorative details, accessories, packaging elements, promotional items, educational projects, or entirely
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Learning from Existing Resources One of the most encouraging aspects of the zero-waste movement is the growing community of designers, educators, and organizations sharing their knowledge freely. A great starting point is the Zero Waste Pattern Database, which offers a wide collection of free pattern resources and examples. Companies looking for inspiration can explore how
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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,
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Romanian textile and fashion SMEs are invited to apply for the TEX-DAN Made in Danube certification, recognising circular practices and stronger regional value chains. Apply online by 29 May 2026 and get your brad recognised.
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Participă pe 28 mai 2026 la Workshopul Final de Co-creare TEX-DAN, un eveniment online gratuit dedicat economiei circulare în sectorul textil, Planului Regional de Acțiune pentru România și inițiativelor comune din regiunea Dunării.
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3D printing is no longer only a futuristic runway experiment. For fashion and textile SMEs, it can become a practical tool for prototyping, customisation, accessories, and sustainable product development when used with the right expectations, materials and roadmap. This is a practical guide for fashion and textile SMEs interested in 3D printing with insights from real research on 3D printing in TCLF.
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