The EU textile, clothing and leather industry has undergone structural change for over 20 years. Technological developments, combined with traditional strengths in design and quality also find their way into large consumer markets beyond the sector, such as outdoor sportswear; luxury products, or footwear.
Al ruim twintig jaar is een structurele verandering aan de gang in de textiel-, kleding- en lederindustrie in de EU. Technologische ontwikkelingen in combinatie met traditionele sterkten op het gebied van ontwerp en kwaliteit vinden ook hun weg naar grote consumentenmarkten buiten de sector, zoals outdoorsportkleding, luxeproducten of schoeisel.