The VDMA Textile Machinery Association has released a position paper addressing the EU's stringent regulations for the sustainable transformation of the textile industry. The document highlights the need for efficient processes, circular economy practices, and binding rules to reduce the industry's environmental impact.
VDMA Textile Machinery members are dedicated to helping customers worldwide reducecarbon dioxide emissions in textile production, according to VerenaThies, Deputy Chairwoman of the association. The association highlights the significance of textile-to-textile recycling and the technical requirements for efficiently reusing both natural and synthetic fibers.
The position paper calls for realistic targets and measurable outcomes in the EU regulations, minimizing bureaucracy to facilitate smoother implementation. It also underscores the necessity of market surveillance to ensure fair competition among market participants.
To foster innovation and competitiveness, the VDMA Textile Machinery Association advocates for improved conditions in Germany and the EU. Key recommendations include the provision of affordable green energy, which is crucial for sustainable recycling solutions, and enhancing location conditions. These improvements encompass access to skilled labor, reduced bureaucracy, shorter approval periods, investment security, and tax reductions.
The association believes these measures are essential for advancing sustainability in the highly competitive textile industry, ultimately contributing to a greener, more efficient future for textile production.
