Euratex and Global Fashion Agenda form strategic alliance to drive sustainable policy

Belgium-based trade organisation the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) and Denmark-based non-profit forum Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) have formed a strategic alliance to align their European and international policy initiatives. The partnership connects European manufacturing representation with global industry convening power, aiming to bolster competitiveness while accelerating environmental targets across the supply chain.

Under the agreement, both parties plan to coordinate advocacy efforts regarding circularity, textile waste management and recycling frameworks. The joint work focuses on championing harmonised regulatory measures that balance environmental goals with practical operational realities for brands and garment producers.

Alliance to accelerate circularity and policy alignment

Euratex represents 200,000 companies across the EU that employ 1.3 million workers and generate a combined turnover of 170 billion euros (190 million dollars). By pooling institutional resources, Euratex and GFA aim to establish a unified policy approach amid shifting consumer demand, supply chain disruptions and stringent European sustainability legislation.

The collaboration will also support the ongoing deployment of the Circularity Blueprint, an initiative introduced earlier this year by GFA in partnership with Belgium-based organisation ReHubs. Euratex intends to leverage its manufacturing network to translate the framework into textile-to-textile recycling processes across the region.

“Legislation is a pivotal lever in unlocking the transition to a new fashion system, but accelerating the implementation of effective legislation requires a harmonised approach,” said GFA CEO Federica Marchionni. “Our alliance with Euratex is designed to simplify policy efforts for the industry and policymakers by unifying our messages, activities and resources, and combining our strengths to drive even more impact at scale.”

Euratex director general Dirk Vantyghem emphasised that environmental progress must align with regional manufacturing strength. “The transition towards a more sustainable textile industry cannot succeed without a strong and competitive European industrial base,” said Vantyghem. “By joining forces with Global Fashion Agenda, we want to strengthen our common voice and advocate for policies that support both sustainability and competitiveness.”

Both entities will also participate in each other's flagship gatherings, including the Global Fashion Summit and the Brussels Textiles Forum. In addition, Euratex and GFA are currently planning a joint event focusing on commercial incentives for circular business models, with detailed plans scheduled for release in the coming weeks.