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#International fairs

ICEX now accepts applications for the Milano Unica II trade fair – July 2026

Texfor – the Confederation of the Textile Industry – has opened applications for grants to participate in the next edition of its trade fair, Milano Unica, with the support of ICEX. The next edition of Milano Unica will be held on July 7, 8, and 9, 2026, at Rho FieraMilano.

#International fairs

ICEX now accepts applications for the TexPremium I trade fair in London, June 2026

TEXFOR – the Confederation of the Textile Industry – has opened the ICEX aid call to participate in the first edition of the Texpremium fair to be held in London on June 23 and 24, 2026.

#International Promotion

Presentation of the «Catalunya Exporta» program

The agency, ACCIÓ, launches the “Catalunya Exporta” program to promote the internationalization of Catalan companies with a guided itinerary and support tools adapted to each phase of the process.

#Texfor cluster activities

Open Day: Circular Economy and Bio-based Ecosystem by Texfor (3rd edition)

We organized an information day, exclusively for Texfor members, on the Circular Economy and Biobased Ecosystem by Texfor.

#International fairs

Techtextil 2026 is coming to Barcelona: 1.700 exhibitors, AI and new specialized areas

The fair anticipates similar figures to the last edition, with 35.000 visitors, and is growing with 120 new exhibitors. Texfor is coordinating group participation with support from ICEX.

#International fairs

Texfor coordinates Spanish participation in Colombiatex 2026

From January 27 to 29, 2026, Texfor will be present at Colombiatex, the leading trade fair for fabrics, yarns and accessories in Latin America, held in Medellín (Colombia), coordinating the participation of several Spanish companies.

#International Fair

Texfor makes it possible for 11 textile companies to participate in the Milano Unica trade fair

We accompanied eleven Spanish textile manufacturers to exhibit their products at the first edition of the Milano Unica fair in 2026.

#TexTraining

Course in Leather Finishing – Dyeing, Printing, Stiffening and Finishing

New edition of the Textile Ennoblement Course, a complete training to understand how to achieve the color, feel, behavior and final finish of textile materials.

Networking within the bio-based ecosystem and circular economy

Invitation to a networking meeting that we will hold on December 19 at 10:30 a.m., designed to connect people and companies in the textile sector interested in circularity and bio-based materials.

#International fairs

ICEX call for applications for grants to participate in Techtextil Frankfurt 2026

We have opened the ICEX grant application period to participate in the Techtextil trade fair to be held in Frankfurt from April 21 to 24, 2026.

#International fairs

ICEX grants to participate in Performance Days Munich 2026

The call for applications for ICEX grants for the Performance Days event to be held in Munich in March 2026 is now open.

#TexTraining

COURSE: Garment Factory Evaluation

The course “Clothing Factory Assessment”, organized by Texfor, helps companies to rigorously analyze their capacity and identify opportunities for improvement.

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Updated course on HR management in textile companies – 2nd edition

Due to the success of the 1st edition, TEXFOR is once again offering the course "Current HR Management in Textile Companies", taught by Georgina Grau, lawyer and labor consultant.

#International Projects

Textile innovation conference on the future of artificial and bio-based fibers

We organized a day on innovation focused on the future of artificial and bio-based fibers within the framework of the EU project, GreenSmartMed.

#Texfor Cluster

Microdosing Knowledge: How to leverage CAE to improve your company's EBITDA

We are launching a new format of short sessions, exclusively for members: the Knowledge Microdoses.

COURSE: Innovative Materials and Fabrics

On November 17th we started a new edition of the course: Innovative Materials and Fabrics, included in our sectoral training plan for Catalonia.

#Textile fairs

Milano Unica Fair – Milan, from January 20 to 22, 2026

The application period for ICEX grants is now open.

#ICEX Aid

Call for ICEX aid for the Colombiatex 2026 fair

The application period for ICEX grants to participate in the Colombiatex trade fair next January in Medellín (Colombia) is now open.

#TexTraining

Updated course on HR management in textile companies

The Textile Industry Confederation (TEXFOR) offers the course "Current HR Management in Textile Companies," taught by Georgina Grau, lawyer and labor consultant.

TexMeeting 2025: October 16 at the Sant Pau Modernist Venue — last places

TexMeeting 2025 (16/10, Sant Pau, Barcelona): a day to create value across the supply chain and collaborate to compete in the textile sector. Registration is open until capacity is reached.

#TexTraining

COURSE: Quality control and management in Textile and Fashion

This course is aimed at all professionals in the textile and fashion sector who wish to expand their knowledge of quality control and management throughout the entire textile value chain.

#TexTraining

Training itinerary: 360º vision of Fashion Production

Technical training applied to the textile production process, with a focus on quality, productivity, and technology.
Hybrid modality, with in-person and live virtual sessions.
Start date: June 17. Registration open until June 13.

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COURSE: Decarbonization of the textile industry

This course is designed to help textile companies identify energy-saving opportunities, improve their customer positioning, and anticipate new legal requirements.

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COURSE: Defects in fabrics and garments

This course is designed for industry professionals who want to expand their knowledge of the most common defects in fabrics and garments, their origins, and possible solutions.

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COURSE: Advanced 3D Fashion Design

We're launching advanced training in fashion design with Clo 3D. A unique opportunity to further your exploration of digital design applied to the textile and fashion sector.

#TexTraining

Course: Sustainability and circularity in textile companies

100% subsidized course within Texfor's textile sector training plan, with the support of the Consortium for Continuing Education of Catalonia.

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COURSE: Theory and Technology of Clothing

Course aimed at fashion industry professionals who wish to expand their technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.

#Study on circularity

We're promoting circularity in textiles: discover the results of FilRec and TeixRec

Discover the results of the FilRec and TeixRec projects and learn about the capabilities of the Catalan textile industry to promote circularity. Online webinar on April 30. Register now!

Webinar: New US tariffs and their impact on the textile industry

EURATEX and CIRFS organize a webinar to analyze the impact of new US tariffs on the textile industry.

#TexTraining

COURSE: Textile Industry Processes – Virtual Format

Course Objective: To describe the organization and value chain of the textile industry, its processes, and the environmental dimension of the sector. To understand the different production processes in the textile industry.