EU considers gradual access to social media platforms for children
The European Commission is considering a “phased and gradual access” to social media platforms to protect children.
European shoemakers call for stronger accountability in e-commerce
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) , together with 87 representatives of European Union trade associations, consumer organizations and environmental non-profit organizations, is calling for stronger product compliance rules and accountability in e-commerce.
Report exposes challenges in footwear circularity
Half of all post-consumer footwear collected through take-back systems is unsuitable for reuse, underscoring the scale of the circularity challenge facing the footwear industry, according to a new report from Fashion for Good’s Closing the Footwear Loop project. Developed with Circle Economy, the Phase 1 report analyzes footwear waste streams ...
European shoemakers launch a comprehensive ecodesign framework
The European footwear industry has launched ECOSTEP (Ecodesign criteria for Sustainability in footwear and Testing methods for Evaluation of Performance) to create the first comprehensive ecodesign framework tailored to the sector.
French bought 3.6 bln clothing and textile items in 2025 vs 3.5 bln in 2024
In 2025, French people bought 3.6 billion clothing and textile items, or 10 million a day, setting a new record, according to Refashion, an eco-organization responsible for the prevention and end-of-life management of clothing textiles, household linen and footwear through collection, repair and reuse.
German shoe industry sounds alarm over implementation of EU Extended Producer Responsibility rules
The German shoe industry has warned that the introduction of a planned Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for consumer textiles and footwear threatens to place a heavy burden on medium-sized companies already struggling with rising energy prices, supply chain issues and increasing competitive pressure from abroad, as well as on ...
Coats reaches several sustainability targets ahead of schedule
Coats has reported accelerated progress on several environmental and social targets in its 2025 Sustainability Report, with multiple goals originally set for 2026 already achieved or exceeded. The UK-based supplier of critical components for the apparel and footwear industry said it eliminated landfill waste across its operations a year ...
Berlin university leads €4m EU project on sustainable footwear and home textiles
The Technische Universität Berlin, one of Germany’s largest universities of technology, is leading a new three-year European Union research project aimed at improving the sustainability of footwear and home textiles.
CEC introduces a new member category and launches a sustainability working group
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) introduced a new membership category, Associate Members, following the modification of its statutes and launched a sustainability working group with some European technology centers.
Emerging designer: Canella juggles tradition, design and luxury
Canella Brand Shoes is a Peruvian provider of handmade up-market shoes using natural materials. Founded in 2018, by Daniella Pedraglio, with an initial investment of $20,000, the company now produces around 1,500 pairs annually including sneakers, ballet flats, heels and boots.
