The main aim of EURATEX General Assembly 2018 was the revival of the textile and clothing industry and its visions for the future, among numerous participants in Brussels.
The event, held in Brussels on June 7, 2018, attracted more than 120 attendees. It offered an opportunity to gain interesting insights on the sector which is regaining a leading position in the EU industrial landscape.
The topic of this year’s event was investments in the textile and clothing factories of the future in Europe. The conference was moderated by John Scrimshaw, Head of Content, World Textile Information Network (WTiN), with Irmfried Schwimann, Deputy Director-General of DG Grow, being the keynote speaker.
The main discussion at the event was divided in two panels. It focused on investment trends in recent years and visions for the industry in the future, respectively.
Also, CEOs and representatives from seven European companies shared their first-hand experience in facing the challenges of the sector, from the need of skilled workforce, efforts in moving to sustainable processes and materials, and surpassing barrier regulations that can hinder exports.
