The fourth ECOSYSTEX Conference will take place as a physical event on 22-24 September in Antwerp, Belgium, in partnership with the University of Antwerp.
This event will bring together experts, innovators, and industry leaders to explore circular textiles beyond recycling.
ECOSYSTEX is a community of close to 100 EU-funded textile sustainability and circularity R&I projects. Once a year, experts, innovators and industry leaders from the community get together with the public to exchange, share results from their ongoing project work and form future collaborations.
This event brings together six ECOSYSTEX member projects, each hosting dedicated sessions on advancing circularity and sustainability across the European textile and fashion sector.
Through these sessions, attendees will gain insight into cutting-edge research, practical tools, and policy approaches driving the shift towards circular textiles beyond recycling — with plenty of opportunities to connect with project teams and fellow stakeholders across the European value chain.
The fourth ECOSYSTEX Conference will take place as a physical event from 22 to 24 September 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium in partnership with the University of Antwerp.
A DETAILED AGENDE CAN BE FOUND HERE
What to expect
- Two days of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration
- Interactive sessions led by CISUTAC, Circula-TEX, SOLSTICE, FABRIX, JUST FASHION, and CRAFT-IT4SD
- Publication & presentation of the Bioeconomy Innovation Strategy for the European Fibres, Textiles and Apparel Industry by Textile ETP
- Private tours:
- Showcase of a CISUTAC pilot: A semi-automated repair station at De Kringwinkel Antwerp that reduces repair times and makes garment repair accessible to all staff
- Fashion & Sustainability Walk through Antwerp, guided by MoMu Fashion Museum Antwerp
- Exclusive visit to (limited seats available. ECOSYSTEX or Textile ETP membership required):
- Centexbel, Belgium's textile & plastics research centre, in Ghent
- Resortecs, a design-led technology company, in Brussels
Featured Projects
- CISUTAC – Pioneering semi-automated repair solutions to extend the life of garments
- Circula-TEX – Advancing circular practices across the textile value chain
- SOLSTICE – Advancing climate-neutral circular economy practices through a 5R strategy
- FABRIX – Driving innovation in fabric reuse and recycling
- JUST FASHION – Supporting the Just Transition for the Fashion Sector
- CRAFT-IT4SD– Crafting sustainable innovation pathways for textile development
We are looking forward to meeting you on 22-24 September in Antwerp!
