The Cluster
Welcome to the Circular Textile Cluster!
Know this powerful collaboration of six innovative projects funded under the EU’s HorizonEurope (HORIZON-CL6) program. Together, we are joining forces to drive the European textile and clothing industry toward a fully circular and sustainable future!
Our mission is to support each other in finding greener, smarter solutions for textile waste, recycling, and policy. Through shared knowledge and common branding, we are amplifying our impact across the industry.
Meet the Pioneering Projects
SORT4CIRC
Developing cutting-edge automated sorting systems to improve efficiency and create high-quality feedstock for reuse and recycling.
Circula-TEX
Guiding the sustainable, harmonized implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes across Europe.
TexMat
Piloting smart, automated collection containers that reward consumers for returning textiles while gathering product history via DPPs.
AUTOLOOP
Revolutionizing the industry with AI-powered sorting, pollutant-resistant chemical recycling, and a Digital Product Passport (DPP) Data Hub.
TRUSTEX
Analyzing the feasibility of EPR schemes to promote circular business models through eco-design, improved waste management, and digital traceability.
STREP
Improving textile circularity through automation, intelligent systems, and sustainable chemical recycling. STREP enables full-fibre recovery, smart sorting, and real-time traceability.