The fourth ECOSYSTEX Conference will take place as a physical event from 22 to 24 September 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium in partnership with the University of Antwerp.
This event will bring together experts, innovators, and industry leaders to explore the theme of circular textiles beyond recycling.
What to expect:
- Two days of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration
- Interactive sessions led by CISUTAC, Circula-TEX, SOLSTICE, FABRIX, JUST FASHION, and CRAFT-IT4SD
- Publication & presentation of the Bioeconomy Innovation Strategy for the European Fibres, Textiles and Apparel Industry by Textile ETP
- Private tours:
- Showcase of a CISUTAC pilot: A semi-automated repair station at De Kringwinkel Antwerp that reduces repair times and makes garment repair accessible to all staff
- Fashion & Sustainability Walk through Antwerp, guided by MoMu Fashion Museum Antwerp
- Exclusive visit to:
- Centexbel, Belgium's textile & plastics research centre, in Ghent
- Resortecs, a design-led technology company, in Brussels
(Limited seats available. ECOSYSTEX or Textile ETP membership required).
Featured Projects:
🔄CISUTAC – Pioneering semi-automated repair solutions to extend the life of garments
♻️Circula-TEX – Advancing circular practices across the textile value chain
🌍SOLSTICE – Advancing climate-neutral circular economy practices through a 5R strategy
🏭FABRIX – Driving innovation in fabric reuse and recycling
👗JUST FASHION – Supporting the Just Transition for the Fashion Sector
📘CRAFT-IT4SD – Crafting sustainable innovation pathways for textile development
We are looking forward to meeting you on 22-24 September in Antwerp!
If you are an ECOSYSTEX, Textile ETP member or Circular & Biobased Innovation Hub member, you benefit from a discount, which should appear automatically when you register. If the discount doesn't appear, or should you have any issues, please reach out to info@textile-platform.eu.
