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EURATEX and Dansk Mode & Textil Urge Danish EU Presidency to Instil Stability in Textile Sector

• By  Textile Excellence
• July 20, 2025

EURATEX and Danish fashion association Dansk Mode & Textil have jointly appealed to the Danish Presidency of the EU to reinstate stability, transparency, and predictability within the European textile industry. Major regulatory uncertainty and global market volatility have dampened demand and discouraged investment across the sector.

Priority Actions Highlighted

The associations proposed a focused EU agenda:

·        Implement a robust Circular Economy Act to support sustainable textiles and standardise the market for textile waste.

·        Accelerate Union Customs Code reform, including raising the de‑minimis threshold and lowering online parcel fees.

·        Harmonise Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes under the Waste Framework Directive.

·        Clarify and enforce the Green Claims framework to prevent greenwashing.

·        Expedite ratification of the Mercosur free trade agreement.

·        Ensure balanced EU‑India trade negotiations.

·        Advance the Energy Union for competitive energy pricing.

·        Reform REACH chemical regulations to increase predictability and reduce risks of industry relocation.

Industry Impact and Job Security

Danish textile and clothing make an annual contribution of DKK 87 billion to the national economy, supporting 96,000 jobs. Across Europe, the textile sector represents approximately 200,000 enterprises employing 1.3 million people, with 170 billion Euro in annual revenue. The industry emphasises the need for clear timelines and structured regulation to rebuild confidence and drive investment.

Outlook For European Competitiveness

EURATEX Director General Dirk Vantyghem argued that proactive leadership from the Danish Presidency is critical to preserving Europe’s global textile competitiveness. He emphasised that coherent regulations and timely action will determine the sector’s ability to innovate sustainably and maintain its economic relevance. 

EURATEX Director General Dirk Vantyghem argued that proactive leadership from the Danish Presidency is critical to preserving Europe’s global textile competitiveness. He emphasised that coherent regulations and timely action will determine the sector’s ability to innovate sustainably and maintain its economic relevance.