Sustainability and Circular Fashion

A unique competitive advantage. A response to ESG regulations (EU ESPR starting in 2027) and the demand for Circular Fashion. Europe’s first platform combining the production of embellished clothing with the circular economy.

Product categories:

• Workwear service and rental — a rental-as-a-service model for corporations.
• Textile recycling — collection, sorting, reprocessing.
• Recycled fabrics — rPET, organic cotton, regenerated fibers, Tencel.
• Eco-certification — GOTS, OEKO-TEX, Fair Wear, Bluesign, GRS.
• Water-based and pigment inks free of PVC, phthalates, and heavy metals.
• B2B clothing resale and rental platforms (e.g., Vinted Pro).
• ESG audits and CSRD reporting for the textile industry.
• Compliance consultants for the Ecodesign Directive (EU ESPR).

Key exhibitors: Textile services — Lindström, CWS-boco, Elis Textile Service, Berendsen. Recycling — Texaid, Recover, Renewcell, Soex, Worn Again. Eco-friendly fabrics — Lenzing (Tencel, Lyocell), Repreve, Pyratex, Birla Cellulose. Certification — OEKO-TEX, GOTS, Bluesign, Cradle to Cradle, Fair Wear Foundation. B2B platforms — Vinted Pro, ZALORA Sustainability, Reverse Resources. ESG consultants — EY, KPMG, Deloitte, Quantis, Reset Carbon.

ESG / Circular Fashion Pavilion — a separate zone with dedicated scenography (FSC wood, recycled materials, no plastic). Demonstration zone showing the life cycle of a T-shirt: production → use → laundry service → recycling → new fabric.

CSRD in Practice Conference for corporate ESG departments.

Tech Talks: EU ESPR Directive — what it means for apparel manufacturers. Digital Product Passport (DPP) 2027. ROI of implementing recycled fabrics. Rental as a business model for workwear.

Visitor Profile: Sustainability Officers / Chief Sustainability Officers at corporations, workwear purchasing departments at large companies, compliance and ESG departments, brand managers of apparel brands, apparel manufacturers seeking certified suppliers, consultants, and industry organizations (EURATEX, ETSA), students of Sustainable Fashion Design. Strongest representation: Germany 22%, Scandinavia 12% (the most advanced markets in ESG).