In the globalised textile industry, every label aims to track a story. This record conveys vital information about the composition, the origins, and the care of the fabric. Hence, these labels are not mere tags. They are the tools of transparency in the textile industry, guiding businesses and consumers, by providing vital information such as material composition, care instructions and country of origin. But how did we arrive at this system of labelling?
Textile labels serve as a source of knowledge for anyone handling textile products. Within these labels, you'll typically find a variety of either mandatory or voluntary information, that textile companies provide, such as:
Regulation(EU) No 1007/2011, often referred to as the Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR), is the cornerstone of textile labelling practices in the European Union. This regulation lays down a set of requirements to ensure the clarity and accuracy of labels on textile products available in the EU market. In short, textile labels, according to this regulation, are required to:
While the Textile Labelling Regulation is strict in its requirements, exceptions exist. For example, visible and isolable fibres which are used for purely decorative purposes, and do not exceed 7% of the finished product's weight, are exempt from inclusion in the fibre composition details.
Besides the mandatory elements that textile labels must disclose, the regulation recommends including other elements as well. This can cover aspects such as wash care labels, country of origin, size labels, and manufacturer identification. Yet, these are not specifically mandated by the regulation. The reason for recommending such elements is for harmonisation with pre-existing legislation and industry standards, even outside the European Union.
In the developing textile landscape, the Textile Labelling Regulation serves as a framework of clarity in the information provided to consumers. With this, the EU aims to ensure informative and reliable content through textile labels, and with that enhance trust.
Over the past years, fibre materials and new labelling possibilities have developed rapidly. The necessity to revisit the Textile Labelling Regulation is then due to two key reasons. First, this is because of the increasing development of innovative fibre compositions. And second, this is followed by the need to harmonise the Regulation with other increasing EU initiatives.
Fibre Innovation & Digitalisation
As the textile industry continues to embrace novel fibre materials and innovative labelling technologies, the need for revising the existing regulation becomes apparent. The revision aims to adapt the regulation not only to innovative materials, but also to the digital age in which information dissemination has evolved beyond the traditional label.
Harmonisation with EU Initiatives
In the pursuit of a more dynamic and responsive regulatory landscape, harmonisation with EU initiatives in the textile realm becomes a critical driver. To ensure consistency and alignment, the revised Textile Labelling Regulation must be aligned with other initiatives that collectively influence the textile industry within the EU.
The revision of the TextileLabelling Regulation brings a set of opportunities and challenges for textile companies. Notably, changes in product care information might create consistency within the EU. However, the EU regulation can misalign with other national standards. Next to this, new requirements for leather and fur could require detailed labelling. Additionally, the push for environmental and social information on labels may add complexity because these concerns are also addressed through separate legislative initiatives. Taken together, these changes underscore the evolving landscape for textile companies. Yet, its outcome remains to be seen.
The Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and Footwear, uniting more than 700 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders within the industry and representing more than 50% of the apparel and footwear sector, welcomes the EU authorities' efforts to harmonise rules on labelling textile products. In that context, thePolicyHub supports the necessity of amending the Textile Labelling Regulation. This involves modernising, digitalising, as well as harmonising the regulation with existing and developing textile-related EU initiatives.
For a full read of our feedback, please refer to our submitted contribution to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence here.
In the globalised textile industry, every label aims to track a story. This record conveys vital information about the composition, the origins, and the care of the fabric. Hence, these labels are not mere tags. They are the tools of transparency in the textile industry, guiding businesses and consumers, by providing vital information such as material composition, care instructions and country of origin. But how did we arrive at this system of labelling?
Textile labels serve as a source of knowledge for anyone handling textile products. Within these labels, you'll typically find a variety of either mandatory or voluntary information, that textile companies provide, such as:
Regulation(EU) No 1007/2011, often referred to as the Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR), is the cornerstone of textile labelling practices in the European Union. This regulation lays down a set of requirements to ensure the clarity and accuracy of labels on textile products available in the EU market. In short, textile labels, according to this regulation, are required to:
While the Textile Labelling Regulation is strict in its requirements, exceptions exist. For example, visible and isolable fibres which are used for purely decorative purposes, and do not exceed 7% of the finished product's weight, are exempt from inclusion in the fibre composition details.
Besides the mandatory elements that textile labels must disclose, the regulation recommends including other elements as well. This can cover aspects such as wash care labels, country of origin, size labels, and manufacturer identification. Yet, these are not specifically mandated by the regulation. The reason for recommending such elements is for harmonisation with pre-existing legislation and industry standards, even outside the European Union.
In the developing textile landscape, the Textile Labelling Regulation serves as a framework of clarity in the information provided to consumers. With this, the EU aims to ensure informative and reliable content through textile labels, and with that enhance trust.
Over the past years, fibre materials and new labelling possibilities have developed rapidly. The necessity to revisit the Textile Labelling Regulation is then due to two key reasons. First, this is because of the increasing development of innovative fibre compositions. And second, this is followed by the need to harmonise the Regulation with other increasing EU initiatives.
Fibre Innovation & Digitalisation
As the textile industry continues to embrace novel fibre materials and innovative labelling technologies, the need for revising the existing regulation becomes apparent. The revision aims to adapt the regulation not only to innovative materials, but also to the digital age in which information dissemination has evolved beyond the traditional label.
Harmonisation with EU Initiatives
In the pursuit of a more dynamic and responsive regulatory landscape, harmonisation with EU initiatives in the textile realm becomes a critical driver. To ensure consistency and alignment, the revised Textile Labelling Regulation must be aligned with other initiatives that collectively influence the textile industry within the EU.
The revision of the TextileLabelling Regulation brings a set of opportunities and challenges for textile companies. Notably, changes in product care information might create consistency within the EU. However, the EU regulation can misalign with other national standards. Next to this, new requirements for leather and fur could require detailed labelling. Additionally, the push for environmental and social information on labels may add complexity because these concerns are also addressed through separate legislative initiatives. Taken together, these changes underscore the evolving landscape for textile companies. Yet, its outcome remains to be seen.
The Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and Footwear, uniting more than 700 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders within the industry and representing more than 50% of the apparel and footwear sector, welcomes the EU authorities' efforts to harmonise rules on labelling textile products. In that context, thePolicyHub supports the necessity of amending the Textile Labelling Regulation. This involves modernising, digitalising, as well as harmonising the regulation with existing and developing textile-related EU initiatives.
For a full read of our feedback, please refer to our submitted contribution to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence here.
In the globalised textile industry, every label aims to track a story. This record conveys vital information about the composition, the origins, and the care of the fabric. Hence, these labels are not mere tags. They are the tools of transparency in the textile industry, guiding businesses and consumers, by providing vital information such as material composition, care instructions and country of origin. But how did we arrive at this system of labelling?
Textile labels serve as a source of knowledge for anyone handling textile products. Within these labels, you'll typically find a variety of either mandatory or voluntary information, that textile companies provide, such as:
Regulation(EU) No 1007/2011, often referred to as the Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR), is the cornerstone of textile labelling practices in the European Union. This regulation lays down a set of requirements to ensure the clarity and accuracy of labels on textile products available in the EU market. In short, textile labels, according to this regulation, are required to:
While the Textile Labelling Regulation is strict in its requirements, exceptions exist. For example, visible and isolable fibres which are used for purely decorative purposes, and do not exceed 7% of the finished product's weight, are exempt from inclusion in the fibre composition details.
Besides the mandatory elements that textile labels must disclose, the regulation recommends including other elements as well. This can cover aspects such as wash care labels, country of origin, size labels, and manufacturer identification. Yet, these are not specifically mandated by the regulation. The reason for recommending such elements is for harmonisation with pre-existing legislation and industry standards, even outside the European Union.
In the developing textile landscape, the Textile Labelling Regulation serves as a framework of clarity in the information provided to consumers. With this, the EU aims to ensure informative and reliable content through textile labels, and with that enhance trust.
Over the past years, fibre materials and new labelling possibilities have developed rapidly. The necessity to revisit the Textile Labelling Regulation is then due to two key reasons. First, this is because of the increasing development of innovative fibre compositions. And second, this is followed by the need to harmonise the Regulation with other increasing EU initiatives.
Fibre Innovation & Digitalisation
As the textile industry continues to embrace novel fibre materials and innovative labelling technologies, the need for revising the existing regulation becomes apparent. The revision aims to adapt the regulation not only to innovative materials, but also to the digital age in which information dissemination has evolved beyond the traditional label.
Harmonisation with EU Initiatives
In the pursuit of a more dynamic and responsive regulatory landscape, harmonisation with EU initiatives in the textile realm becomes a critical driver. To ensure consistency and alignment, the revised Textile Labelling Regulation must be aligned with other initiatives that collectively influence the textile industry within the EU.
The revision of the TextileLabelling Regulation brings a set of opportunities and challenges for textile companies. Notably, changes in product care information might create consistency within the EU. However, the EU regulation can misalign with other national standards. Next to this, new requirements for leather and fur could require detailed labelling. Additionally, the push for environmental and social information on labels may add complexity because these concerns are also addressed through separate legislative initiatives. Taken together, these changes underscore the evolving landscape for textile companies. Yet, its outcome remains to be seen.
The Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and Footwear, uniting more than 700 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders within the industry and representing more than 50% of the apparel and footwear sector, welcomes the EU authorities' efforts to harmonise rules on labelling textile products. In that context, thePolicyHub supports the necessity of amending the Textile Labelling Regulation. This involves modernising, digitalising, as well as harmonising the regulation with existing and developing textile-related EU initiatives.
For a full read of our feedback, please refer to our submitted contribution to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence here.
In the globalised textile industry, every label aims to track a story. This record conveys vital information about the composition, the origins, and the care of the fabric. Hence, these labels are not mere tags. They are the tools of transparency in the textile industry, guiding businesses and consumers, by providing vital information such as material composition, care instructions and country of origin. But how did we arrive at this system of labelling?
Textile labels serve as a source of knowledge for anyone handling textile products. Within these labels, you'll typically find a variety of either mandatory or voluntary information, that textile companies provide, such as:
Regulation(EU) No 1007/2011, often referred to as the Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR), is the cornerstone of textile labelling practices in the European Union. This regulation lays down a set of requirements to ensure the clarity and accuracy of labels on textile products available in the EU market. In short, textile labels, according to this regulation, are required to:
While the Textile Labelling Regulation is strict in its requirements, exceptions exist. For example, visible and isolable fibres which are used for purely decorative purposes, and do not exceed 7% of the finished product's weight, are exempt from inclusion in the fibre composition details.
Besides the mandatory elements that textile labels must disclose, the regulation recommends including other elements as well. This can cover aspects such as wash care labels, country of origin, size labels, and manufacturer identification. Yet, these are not specifically mandated by the regulation. The reason for recommending such elements is for harmonisation with pre-existing legislation and industry standards, even outside the European Union.
In the developing textile landscape, the Textile Labelling Regulation serves as a framework of clarity in the information provided to consumers. With this, the EU aims to ensure informative and reliable content through textile labels, and with that enhance trust.
Over the past years, fibre materials and new labelling possibilities have developed rapidly. The necessity to revisit the Textile Labelling Regulation is then due to two key reasons. First, this is because of the increasing development of innovative fibre compositions. And second, this is followed by the need to harmonise the Regulation with other increasing EU initiatives.
Fibre Innovation & Digitalisation
As the textile industry continues to embrace novel fibre materials and innovative labelling technologies, the need for revising the existing regulation becomes apparent. The revision aims to adapt the regulation not only to innovative materials, but also to the digital age in which information dissemination has evolved beyond the traditional label.
Harmonisation with EU Initiatives
In the pursuit of a more dynamic and responsive regulatory landscape, harmonisation with EU initiatives in the textile realm becomes a critical driver. To ensure consistency and alignment, the revised Textile Labelling Regulation must be aligned with other initiatives that collectively influence the textile industry within the EU.
The revision of the TextileLabelling Regulation brings a set of opportunities and challenges for textile companies. Notably, changes in product care information might create consistency within the EU. However, the EU regulation can misalign with other national standards. Next to this, new requirements for leather and fur could require detailed labelling. Additionally, the push for environmental and social information on labels may add complexity because these concerns are also addressed through separate legislative initiatives. Taken together, these changes underscore the evolving landscape for textile companies. Yet, its outcome remains to be seen.
The Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and Footwear, uniting more than 700 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders within the industry and representing more than 50% of the apparel and footwear sector, welcomes the EU authorities' efforts to harmonise rules on labelling textile products. In that context, thePolicyHub supports the necessity of amending the Textile Labelling Regulation. This involves modernising, digitalising, as well as harmonising the regulation with existing and developing textile-related EU initiatives.
For a full read of our feedback, please refer to our submitted contribution to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence here.
In the globalised textile industry, every label aims to track a story. This record conveys vital information about the composition, the origins, and the care of the fabric. Hence, these labels are not mere tags. They are the tools of transparency in the textile industry, guiding businesses and consumers, by providing vital information such as material composition, care instructions and country of origin. But how did we arrive at this system of labelling?
Textile labels serve as a source of knowledge for anyone handling textile products. Within these labels, you'll typically find a variety of either mandatory or voluntary information, that textile companies provide, such as:
Regulation(EU) No 1007/2011, often referred to as the Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR), is the cornerstone of textile labelling practices in the European Union. This regulation lays down a set of requirements to ensure the clarity and accuracy of labels on textile products available in the EU market. In short, textile labels, according to this regulation, are required to:
While the Textile Labelling Regulation is strict in its requirements, exceptions exist. For example, visible and isolable fibres which are used for purely decorative purposes, and do not exceed 7% of the finished product's weight, are exempt from inclusion in the fibre composition details.
Besides the mandatory elements that textile labels must disclose, the regulation recommends including other elements as well. This can cover aspects such as wash care labels, country of origin, size labels, and manufacturer identification. Yet, these are not specifically mandated by the regulation. The reason for recommending such elements is for harmonisation with pre-existing legislation and industry standards, even outside the European Union.
In the developing textile landscape, the Textile Labelling Regulation serves as a framework of clarity in the information provided to consumers. With this, the EU aims to ensure informative and reliable content through textile labels, and with that enhance trust.
Over the past years, fibre materials and new labelling possibilities have developed rapidly. The necessity to revisit the Textile Labelling Regulation is then due to two key reasons. First, this is because of the increasing development of innovative fibre compositions. And second, this is followed by the need to harmonise the Regulation with other increasing EU initiatives.
Fibre Innovation & Digitalisation
As the textile industry continues to embrace novel fibre materials and innovative labelling technologies, the need for revising the existing regulation becomes apparent. The revision aims to adapt the regulation not only to innovative materials, but also to the digital age in which information dissemination has evolved beyond the traditional label.
Harmonisation with EU Initiatives
In the pursuit of a more dynamic and responsive regulatory landscape, harmonisation with EU initiatives in the textile realm becomes a critical driver. To ensure consistency and alignment, the revised Textile Labelling Regulation must be aligned with other initiatives that collectively influence the textile industry within the EU.
The revision of the TextileLabelling Regulation brings a set of opportunities and challenges for textile companies. Notably, changes in product care information might create consistency within the EU. However, the EU regulation can misalign with other national standards. Next to this, new requirements for leather and fur could require detailed labelling. Additionally, the push for environmental and social information on labels may add complexity because these concerns are also addressed through separate legislative initiatives. Taken together, these changes underscore the evolving landscape for textile companies. Yet, its outcome remains to be seen.
The Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and Footwear, uniting more than 700 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders within the industry and representing more than 50% of the apparel and footwear sector, welcomes the EU authorities' efforts to harmonise rules on labelling textile products. In that context, thePolicyHub supports the necessity of amending the Textile Labelling Regulation. This involves modernising, digitalising, as well as harmonising the regulation with existing and developing textile-related EU initiatives.
For a full read of our feedback, please refer to our submitted contribution to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence here.
In the globalised textile industry, every label aims to track a story. This record conveys vital information about the composition, the origins, and the care of the fabric. Hence, these labels are not mere tags. They are the tools of transparency in the textile industry, guiding businesses and consumers, by providing vital information such as material composition, care instructions and country of origin. But how did we arrive at this system of labelling?
Textile labels serve as a source of knowledge for anyone handling textile products. Within these labels, you'll typically find a variety of either mandatory or voluntary information, that textile companies provide, such as:
Regulation(EU) No 1007/2011, often referred to as the Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR), is the cornerstone of textile labelling practices in the European Union. This regulation lays down a set of requirements to ensure the clarity and accuracy of labels on textile products available in the EU market. In short, textile labels, according to this regulation, are required to:
While the Textile Labelling Regulation is strict in its requirements, exceptions exist. For example, visible and isolable fibres which are used for purely decorative purposes, and do not exceed 7% of the finished product's weight, are exempt from inclusion in the fibre composition details.
Besides the mandatory elements that textile labels must disclose, the regulation recommends including other elements as well. This can cover aspects such as wash care labels, country of origin, size labels, and manufacturer identification. Yet, these are not specifically mandated by the regulation. The reason for recommending such elements is for harmonisation with pre-existing legislation and industry standards, even outside the European Union.
In the developing textile landscape, the Textile Labelling Regulation serves as a framework of clarity in the information provided to consumers. With this, the EU aims to ensure informative and reliable content through textile labels, and with that enhance trust.
Over the past years, fibre materials and new labelling possibilities have developed rapidly. The necessity to revisit the Textile Labelling Regulation is then due to two key reasons. First, this is because of the increasing development of innovative fibre compositions. And second, this is followed by the need to harmonise the Regulation with other increasing EU initiatives.
Fibre Innovation & Digitalisation
As the textile industry continues to embrace novel fibre materials and innovative labelling technologies, the need for revising the existing regulation becomes apparent. The revision aims to adapt the regulation not only to innovative materials, but also to the digital age in which information dissemination has evolved beyond the traditional label.
Harmonisation with EU Initiatives
In the pursuit of a more dynamic and responsive regulatory landscape, harmonisation with EU initiatives in the textile realm becomes a critical driver. To ensure consistency and alignment, the revised Textile Labelling Regulation must be aligned with other initiatives that collectively influence the textile industry within the EU.
The revision of the TextileLabelling Regulation brings a set of opportunities and challenges for textile companies. Notably, changes in product care information might create consistency within the EU. However, the EU regulation can misalign with other national standards. Next to this, new requirements for leather and fur could require detailed labelling. Additionally, the push for environmental and social information on labels may add complexity because these concerns are also addressed through separate legislative initiatives. Taken together, these changes underscore the evolving landscape for textile companies. Yet, its outcome remains to be seen.
The Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and Footwear, uniting more than 700 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders within the industry and representing more than 50% of the apparel and footwear sector, welcomes the EU authorities' efforts to harmonise rules on labelling textile products. In that context, thePolicyHub supports the necessity of amending the Textile Labelling Regulation. This involves modernising, digitalising, as well as harmonising the regulation with existing and developing textile-related EU initiatives.
For a full read of our feedback, please refer to our submitted contribution to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence here.
In the globalised textile industry, every label aims to track a story. This record conveys vital information about the composition, the origins, and the care of the fabric. Hence, these labels are not mere tags. They are the tools of transparency in the textile industry, guiding businesses and consumers, by providing vital information such as material composition, care instructions and country of origin. But how did we arrive at this system of labelling?
Textile labels serve as a source of knowledge for anyone handling textile products. Within these labels, you'll typically find a variety of either mandatory or voluntary information, that textile companies provide, such as:
Regulation(EU) No 1007/2011, often referred to as the Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR), is the cornerstone of textile labelling practices in the European Union. This regulation lays down a set of requirements to ensure the clarity and accuracy of labels on textile products available in the EU market. In short, textile labels, according to this regulation, are required to:
While the Textile Labelling Regulation is strict in its requirements, exceptions exist. For example, visible and isolable fibres which are used for purely decorative purposes, and do not exceed 7% of the finished product's weight, are exempt from inclusion in the fibre composition details.
Besides the mandatory elements that textile labels must disclose, the regulation recommends including other elements as well. This can cover aspects such as wash care labels, country of origin, size labels, and manufacturer identification. Yet, these are not specifically mandated by the regulation. The reason for recommending such elements is for harmonisation with pre-existing legislation and industry standards, even outside the European Union.
In the developing textile landscape, the Textile Labelling Regulation serves as a framework of clarity in the information provided to consumers. With this, the EU aims to ensure informative and reliable content through textile labels, and with that enhance trust.
Over the past years, fibre materials and new labelling possibilities have developed rapidly. The necessity to revisit the Textile Labelling Regulation is then due to two key reasons. First, this is because of the increasing development of innovative fibre compositions. And second, this is followed by the need to harmonise the Regulation with other increasing EU initiatives.
Fibre Innovation & Digitalisation
As the textile industry continues to embrace novel fibre materials and innovative labelling technologies, the need for revising the existing regulation becomes apparent. The revision aims to adapt the regulation not only to innovative materials, but also to the digital age in which information dissemination has evolved beyond the traditional label.
Harmonisation with EU Initiatives
In the pursuit of a more dynamic and responsive regulatory landscape, harmonisation with EU initiatives in the textile realm becomes a critical driver. To ensure consistency and alignment, the revised Textile Labelling Regulation must be aligned with other initiatives that collectively influence the textile industry within the EU.
The revision of the TextileLabelling Regulation brings a set of opportunities and challenges for textile companies. Notably, changes in product care information might create consistency within the EU. However, the EU regulation can misalign with other national standards. Next to this, new requirements for leather and fur could require detailed labelling. Additionally, the push for environmental and social information on labels may add complexity because these concerns are also addressed through separate legislative initiatives. Taken together, these changes underscore the evolving landscape for textile companies. Yet, its outcome remains to be seen.
The Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and Footwear, uniting more than 700 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders within the industry and representing more than 50% of the apparel and footwear sector, welcomes the EU authorities' efforts to harmonise rules on labelling textile products. In that context, thePolicyHub supports the necessity of amending the Textile Labelling Regulation. This involves modernising, digitalising, as well as harmonising the regulation with existing and developing textile-related EU initiatives.
For a full read of our feedback, please refer to our submitted contribution to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence here.
In the globalised textile industry, every label aims to track a story. This record conveys vital information about the composition, the origins, and the care of the fabric. Hence, these labels are not mere tags. They are the tools of transparency in the textile industry, guiding businesses and consumers, by providing vital information such as material composition, care instructions and country of origin. But how did we arrive at this system of labelling?
Textile labels serve as a source of knowledge for anyone handling textile products. Within these labels, you'll typically find a variety of either mandatory or voluntary information, that textile companies provide, such as:
Regulation(EU) No 1007/2011, often referred to as the Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR), is the cornerstone of textile labelling practices in the European Union. This regulation lays down a set of requirements to ensure the clarity and accuracy of labels on textile products available in the EU market. In short, textile labels, according to this regulation, are required to:
While the Textile Labelling Regulation is strict in its requirements, exceptions exist. For example, visible and isolable fibres which are used for purely decorative purposes, and do not exceed 7% of the finished product's weight, are exempt from inclusion in the fibre composition details.
Besides the mandatory elements that textile labels must disclose, the regulation recommends including other elements as well. This can cover aspects such as wash care labels, country of origin, size labels, and manufacturer identification. Yet, these are not specifically mandated by the regulation. The reason for recommending such elements is for harmonisation with pre-existing legislation and industry standards, even outside the European Union.
In the developing textile landscape, the Textile Labelling Regulation serves as a framework of clarity in the information provided to consumers. With this, the EU aims to ensure informative and reliable content through textile labels, and with that enhance trust.
Over the past years, fibre materials and new labelling possibilities have developed rapidly. The necessity to revisit the Textile Labelling Regulation is then due to two key reasons. First, this is because of the increasing development of innovative fibre compositions. And second, this is followed by the need to harmonise the Regulation with other increasing EU initiatives.
Fibre Innovation & Digitalisation
As the textile industry continues to embrace novel fibre materials and innovative labelling technologies, the need for revising the existing regulation becomes apparent. The revision aims to adapt the regulation not only to innovative materials, but also to the digital age in which information dissemination has evolved beyond the traditional label.
Harmonisation with EU Initiatives
In the pursuit of a more dynamic and responsive regulatory landscape, harmonisation with EU initiatives in the textile realm becomes a critical driver. To ensure consistency and alignment, the revised Textile Labelling Regulation must be aligned with other initiatives that collectively influence the textile industry within the EU.
The revision of the TextileLabelling Regulation brings a set of opportunities and challenges for textile companies. Notably, changes in product care information might create consistency within the EU. However, the EU regulation can misalign with other national standards. Next to this, new requirements for leather and fur could require detailed labelling. Additionally, the push for environmental and social information on labels may add complexity because these concerns are also addressed through separate legislative initiatives. Taken together, these changes underscore the evolving landscape for textile companies. Yet, its outcome remains to be seen.
The Policy Hub – Circularity for Apparel and Footwear, uniting more than 700 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders within the industry and representing more than 50% of the apparel and footwear sector, welcomes the EU authorities' efforts to harmonise rules on labelling textile products. In that context, thePolicyHub supports the necessity of amending the Textile Labelling Regulation. This involves modernising, digitalising, as well as harmonising the regulation with existing and developing textile-related EU initiatives.
For a full read of our feedback, please refer to our submitted contribution to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence here.
