# European textile industry sustainability forums

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-textile-industry-sustainability-forums
> Updated: 2026-10-17T15:46:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Recent industry events in Europe have focused on the intersection of design, sustainability, and material innovation within the textile sector.

In Villimpenta, Italy, the Interlace Design Forum 2026 brought together academics and professionals to discuss technical textiles, eco-design, and the circular economy. The forum emphasized the role of textiles in reducing the environmental impact of architecture through lightweight and modular building envelopes.

In Terrassa, Spain, the Institute of Textile Research and Industrial Cooperation of Terrassa (INTEXTER) announced its IX Textile Industry and Sustainability Conference. Scheduled for November 2026, the event aims to improve value chain coordination for wool and linen, involving stakeholders ranging from livestock breeders to fashion brands.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: INTEXTER to host textile sustainability conference on wool and linen

INTEXTER will host its IX Textile Industry and Sustainability Conference on November 13, 2026, focusing on improving the value chain for wool and linen fibers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/intexter-to-host-textile-sustainability-conference-on-wool-and-linen

### 2026-09-26: Villimpenta hosts Interlace Design Forum for technical textiles

The Interlace Design Forum 2026 in Villimpenta, Italy, gathered international experts to discuss innovation in technical textiles, eco-design, and sustainable architectural solutions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/villimpenta-hosts-interlace-design-forum-for-technical-textiles

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