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Europe aims to become fully circular by 2050. The Netherlands is at the forefront of circular textiles and digital innovation, and will therefore present its first national pavilion and programme at Techtextil.
The delegation brings together pioneering Dutch textile innovators alongside industry association Modint, Circular Textile Days, and the Circular Textile Action Plan (a programme of CLICKNL).
Mission Theme: NL Circular Textile Solutions, Ready for Europe
Goal: accelerate scaling
The Netherlands will present its first national pavilion at Techtextil, highlighting a strong lineup of circular and digital textile innovations. Visitors can explore technologies such as fibre‑to‑fibre cotton recycling, PFAS‑free performance coatings, and real‑time digital traceability platforms—showcasing how Dutch companies are turning circularity and digitalisation into industrial reality.
Featuring pioneers across materials, recycling, design intelligence, and low‑impact production, the pavilion reflects a coordinated public‑private effort to position the Netherlands as a European hub for sustainable textile technology. By bringing together leading innovators, the initiative aims to accelerate the scaling of circular business models and demonstrate the country’s growing role in shaping the future of textiles.