The transition towards a more sustainable textile sector is not only an environmental challenge, but also a social opportunity. As Europe moves towards circular and low-impact production models, the need for green skills is growing rapidly, opening new pathways for inclusion and empowerment within the workforce. Women already represent a significant share of employment in the textile,...Read More

To make the textile and footwear industry sustainable, we first had to find out what’s actually happening on the factory floor and in the design studios. We reached out to workers and business owners across Europe to ask, “What is standing in your way?” We promised to listen, and the results are officially in. After...Read More

In the textile and apparel sector, women make up the majority of the workforce: in Vietnam,for example, they account for nearly 75% of employees, making a decisive contribution tothe industry’s growth [1]. Yet, despite this overwhelming presence, most of them remainconcentrated in low-skilled jobs, with low wages and limited opportunities for advancement.Female workers are often...Read More

The transition towards a more sustainable textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industry does not depend solely on the development of new materials, processes or technologies. Although circular economy and digitalisation have become key elements in reducing the environmental and social impact of the sector, their effective implementation requires an essential factor: people with the...Read More

The Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear (TCLF) sector is at a critical turning point. As environmental concerns, regulatory pressure, and changing consumer expectations reshape the industry, companies are required to rethink not only how they produce, but also how they equip their workforce for the future. In this context, digital skills are emerging as a...Read More

Introduction The textile, clothing, leather, and footwear (TCLF) sector plays a crucial role in the European economy, but it is confronted with notable issues related to its environmental impact. As part of the GreenLift labs methodology and business plan project, we investigate how our efforts are turning these obstacles into chances for sustainable development.  The...Read More

The transition from linear to circular economy is crucial for textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industry to mitigate the challenges of depletion of environmental and social resources.  Currently the textile and clothing sector is dominated by the so-called ‘take-make-dispose’ linear economy, driven by the fast fashion model. The model promotes a culture of overconsumption,...Read More