Workshop: New European Durability Standards – What’s next for Workwear and Clothing?
‘Physical durability’ plays an increasingly important role in the production of workwear and other clothing. New European standards addressing this, are currently in development. What do these new agreements mean for your organization? Find out in this interactive workshop.
During the workshop, you will gain insight into the background of the new European requirements and learn how to apply these to products, quality standards, or procurement criteria. You will exchange best practices with peers from across the textile supply chain and learn how industry experts are contributing to the development of practical, applicable standards.
Whether you work in product development, design, quality control, compliance, or procurement: you will leave the workshop with a clear picture of the upcoming changes and an understanding of the steps your organization can take right now.
The workshop is led by Daniëlle van Veen (NEN), Edwin Maes (Centexbel), and Hugo Vedder (Fristads).
Want to join?
Participation in this workshop is free for professionals working in product development, design, quality, compliance, or procurement.
Make your reservation through the Circular Textile Days ticket shop.
Preview program
- Law & LegislationMAIN STAGE, 10:00 am - 11:15 amA concise update from the European Commission on the latest European legislation and policy developments impacting the textile industry, followed by an open Q&A.
Featuring: Carsten Wentink – European Commission, Edwin Maes – Centexbel, Jeannet van der Stoel – GS1, Patrick Welp – Vodde, Moderated by Bianca Streng - The Digital Product Passport at the border: what can businesses expect from customs autorities?MAIN STAGE, 11:15 am - 11:30 amWhat will the Digital Product Passport mean in practice when textile products enter the EU? John Wouters shares Dutch Customs’ current perspective on the upcoming requirements, how controls may work in practice, and what textile and fashion companies should prepare for.
Featuring: John Wouters - Regulating Towards Circular Textiles: An Inspector's PerspectiveMAIN STAGE, 11:40 am - 12:00 pmAn introduction to the role of the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate and how regulation is translated into practical enforcement.
Marietta Harjono – Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate - CLOSED TO VISITORSMAIN STAGE, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- TapprMAIN STAGE, 12:10 pm - 12:20 pmShort presentation
- EE LabelsMAIN STAGE, 12:25 pm - 12:35 pmShort presentation

