European Textile Strategy
Adjustment at a Glance
Implementing the EU Textile Strategy, nine key actions are identified to transform the textile sector[1]. These includes also design elements and information requirements which are particularly addressed in the “Sustainable Product Initiative” published in March 2022 either[2]. Here, key measures for circular and sustainable products including textiles are proposed. As a result, extended requirements will be placed on the manufacture of products, which are additionally reflected in the EU Textile Strategy.
For Whom The Rules Apply?
Everybody who deals with textiles as a product or as waste will be affected by these rules: textile or fashion designers, manufacturers, brands and consumers; municipalities, social enterprises, commercial collectors, textile sorters and recyclers.
New rules for textile waste management
The new draft revision of the Waste Framework Directive, published on 5 July 2023[3], shall support the waste management of textiles that will be needed to develop the effect of the separate collection obligation by introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles. So, EPR for textiles will become mandatory in all member states.
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