Transforming the Textile Sector: From Linear to Circular

RETRAKT explores how the textile industry can effectively implement the new EU circular economy requirements.

2.3 bn

tons of waste generated worldwide

120 mn

tons of textile waste

1 %

of textiles are recycled globally

RETRAKT: Resilient Circular Economy

The research project RETRAKT aims to make the transformation of the textile industry towards a circular economy sustainable and resilient. To achieve this, we are developing a procedure to implement the necessary transformation processes within companies while actively engaging employees. The concept of “Resilience Engineering” serves as the research framework.  We are testing the implementation in the companies of our project partners.

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Events

Exchange ideas with experts from academia and industry on the circular economy in the textile industry.

FRAMily Meeting & Workshop 2026

15 – 17 Jun 2026

CirTex Community Meeting

07 Jul 2026

Munich Fabric Start 2026

14 – 16 Jul 2026

Resilient Health Care Society Meeting 2026

17 – 19 Aug 2026

HOPKON 2026

21 -22 Sep 2026

Save the Date: Performance Days 2026

13 – 14 Oct 2026

RETRAKT EU Conference

19 Nov 2026

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