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.

Circular Week Aachen

28 Oct 2026

8th Vienna Ergonomics Forum

17 – 18 Nov 2026

RETRAKT EU Conference

19 Nov 2026

Solutions for a Future-Ready Textile and Apparel Industry

03 Dec 2026

RETRAKT Innovation Workshop

8 Dec 2026

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