Launch of the Specialist Training Workshop in Textile Sustainability
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Specialist Training Workshop in Textile Sustainability, which will take place from November 4 to 29 in San Cristóbal de los Ángeles, Madrid. This program is specially designed for women between 30 and 55 years old, with the aim of empowering them in the field of […]
Challenging Environmental Impact: Textil4all’s Fight for Sustainability
At Textil4all, we are aware of the significant impact that the textile industry has on our planet. As part of an Erasmus+ project focused on sustainability, we recognize our responsibility to drive positive and sustainable change. Today, we want to share with you crucial information about the environmental challenges we face and the actions we […]
International Ozone Layer Preservation Day and the Erasmus+ TEXTILE4ALL Project: Textile Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Today, September 16th, we celebrate International Ozone Layer Preservation Day. This date highlights the importance of protecting this vital layer that shields us from ultraviolet rays. Did you know that ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage to the skin, eyes, and immune system if we don’t have adequate protection? Fortunately, the ozone layer acts as […]
Environmental Impact in the Textile Sector: Urgency and Challenges towards Sustainability
The environmental impact of the textile and fashion sector is an issue that cannot be ignored. The contribution of this industry to climate change is alarming. According to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the global apparel and footwear industries accounted for 6.7% and 1.4% respectively of global greenhouse gas emissions. These figures reflect the significant […]
EU Implements New Law to Promote Ecodesign and Product Sustainability
A new European Union law has come into force, setting requirements and providing ecodesign information for almost all categories of physical goods entering the EU market. The Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products builds on the existing Ecodesign Directive, which previously covered only energy-related products. The primary goal of this new regulation is to significantly enhance […]
Breaking Boundaries: The European Directive’s Influence on Fashion Sustainability
The European directives for the textile and fashion sector had a strong presence at the last Copenhagen Fashion Week. Copenhagen Fashion Week’s ambitious sustainability action plan, first launched in 2020 and in place since last 2023, obliges all brands to meet 18 minimum requirements, covering six key areas: strategic direction, design, smart choice of materials, […]
The EU hopes sustainable fashion will become part of our lives
As we have mentioned several times before, the fashion industry is considered one of the most polluting industries in the world, responsible for about 20% of the planet’s wastewater. The EU is aware of this situation and intends to change it, but is it possible? Could fast fashion finally be losing steam? The European Union […]
Textil4all joins the Sustainable Fashion and Fashion Revolution Day
Today, 24th April is Sustainable Fashion and Fashion Revolution Day, a date that reminds us of the importance of making sustainable use of clothes, shoes and accessories we wear. From Textil4all we celebrate this date, focusing on the progress towards a more sustainable fashion industry and honoring the Fashion Revolution movement. The textile sector is […]
Upcycling: Turning Old Into New
Upcycling is not the same as recycling: “Recycling takes consumer materials — mostly plastic, paper, metal and glass — and breaks them down so their base materials can be remade into a new consumer product, often of lesser quality” “When you upcycle an item, you aren’t breaking down the materials. You may be refashioning it […]
This Saturday, March 30th is the Zero Waste Day.
On 14 December 2022, the United Nations General Assembly defined this date to proclaim 30 March as International Day of Zero Waste, to be observed annually. A date aimed at raising awareness of national, subnational, regional and local zero-waste initiatives and their contribution to achieving sustainable development. The textile sector is relevant regarding this date. […]