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The textile industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with circular production becoming a key priority starting in 2025. Are we ready for this transition?On April 8th, at TexCycle facility in Varna, Dean Manev, Vice Chairman of Bulgarian Fashion Association, together with other experts discussed how to implement circular solutions in the textile industry. The discussion involved representatives from business, local authorities, NGOs, educational institutions, and other stakeholders and was a good opportunity to present VERDEinMED

Representatives from Texfor, Fundación Ciedes, Mayoral, Asirtex, Texlimca, SIC Moda, The Loop Alliance, the Circular Vision association and T-Neutral participated in the event, which was attended by more than 40 people. In the VERDEinMED workshop, an initiative co-financed by the Interreg Euro-MED program to reduce textile waste in the Mediterranean, improvements have been proposed to facilitate the transition to a more sustainable textile value chain. Companies and associations from the textile sector met on March

The VERDEinMED project has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to build a pool of qualified service providers and local mentors supporting innovation, sustainability and circular approaches in the textile sector. Consulting companies, research institutes, and independent experts are invited to apply. Selected providers will offer services in areas such as: Support services for product sustainable innovation (ecodesign practices, introduction of second-life products, material innovation to reduce environmental impacts during the product lifecycle). Support

The state capital of Munich will host the Munich Fashion Award for the first time in May 2025 under the motto The European Sustainable Fashion Award With A Tech Twist. The competition is aimed at emerging fashion and accessory designers from all over Europe who combine aesthetics and sustainability in their collections and products in a way that is in line with the market. The aim is to give these designers more visibility and to

As a member of the European Fashion Alliance BFA participated in EFA’s Policy Round Table, represented by Silvia Kabaivanova. The EFA Fashion Policy Round Table was held on December 4, 2024, under the patronage of Dr. Christian Ehler, MEP, and with the esteemed presence of Jessika Roswall, EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy. It highlighted the importance of shaping nuanced regulations that respect the creative identity of fashion while fostering

Tokyo became a vibrant stage for cultural exchange with the Days of Bulgarian Art and Fashion in Japan 2024 which took place from November 27 to 29, 2024. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, and the kind cooperation of Bulgarian Ambassador to Japan – H.E. Ms. Marieta Arabajieva. Under the theme “A Bridge Between Cultures,” the art and fashion show celebrated the harmony between Bulgarian and Japanese traditions, blending

Our recent Entrep Fashion Transnational Project Meeting in Ruse and Bucharest on 31 October and 1 November brought together participants to discuss sustainable fashion, project outcomes, and future initiatives. Over two productive days, we shared insights and explored collaborative paths towards sustainable fashion. Agenda Highlights: Day 1 in Ruse, Bulgaria • Factory Visit: We explored Bulammas MTM Fashion, gaining insights into their made-to-measure and made-to-order sustainable production models. • Entrep Fashion Showcase Event: The day

Bulgarian Fashion Association (BFA) presented FEA-VEE project during the event Mariage Fest in Bucharest, Romania, held from November 1st  to November 3rd  2024. This event is a significant gathering in the wedding and fashion industry, showcasing the latest trends, designs, and innovations in bridal fashion, as well as related sectors like accessories, beauty, and lifestyle. We had a discussion about sustainable fashion with organizations, presented at the fair and explained them how FEA-VEE project can

The 5th Transnational Partner Meeting of FEA-VEE took place at the end of September in Leipzig, Germany and was hosted by ITKAM – Italian Chamber of Commerce for Germany. We had two very productive meeting days discussing and preparing the next steps in the project, and ended with a lovely visit of the GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts (GRASSI Museum for Applied Arts).

The FEA-VEE project was successfully presented by the Bulgarian Fashion Association and the Plovdiv Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the TexTailor Expo from September 26-28, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. TexTailor Expo, one of the leading trade fairs for the textile and fashion industries in the region, attracted a diverse audience of professionals, designers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs. It provided a fantastic opportunity to introduce the goals and objectives of the FEA-VEE project to key stakeholders

Today apparel brands and retailers – and all companies working with textile and apparel – are expected to have robust climate targets and a credible climate action strategy that is being implemented, not only to meet stakeholder expectations, but also to comply with current and future legislation. To ensure companies understand the importance of climate action for business success and to help them quickly get up to speed on what is required to start and

BFA invites its members to participate in the annual trade show what will take place at the Istanbul Expo Centre between ‘’7-9 August 2024’’. Product Range: Women & Men Apparel Baby & Children Apparel Export-Oriented Brands – Sourcing Socks, Underwear, Swimsuit Denim & Active Wear, Sports Wear Bags and Bags Accessories Evening Dress and Bridal Wedding Dress Shoes and Accessories Leather & Fur Garments, Shoes, Leather crafts As a Hosted Buyer you will enjoy the

EuroBoosTEX launchs a 3rd call – Internationalisation Boost Grant – Australia – from May 15 to July 17, 2024. The goal of this call is to enable the 15 winning SMEs to discover or strengthen market opportunities by organising an exploratory mission to Australia, with funding of €12,000 per company. This call aims to support SMEs in expanding their operations internationally, particularly by providing them with opportunities to enter the Australian market. The focus is

On 18th and 19th April, the ENTREP Fashion team, along with participants from Bildungslab, CRADLE-Promotion of Creativity, Innovation and Sustainable growth, Bulgarian Fashion Association, and Compass4U, gathered for our project meeting to explore fashion and production innovation. Day Highlights: Our day kicked off with an engaging Interactive Welcome and Meeting Overview, setting the stage for productivity and collaboration. Knowledge SharePoint Session provided insights into the latest trends impacting our industry. We wrapped up with a