MATRIX holds its first Advisory Board Meeting to advance circular fashion in the Mediterranean

MATRIX project holds its first Advisory Board Meeting, bringing together nine organisations from six Mediterranean countries to support the transition towards a more circular textile and fashion industry.

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01/10/2026
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Today, 30 September 2026, the MATRIX project holds its first Advisory Board Meeting, bringing together nine organisations from six Mediterranean countries to support the transition towards a more circular textile and fashion industry.

MATRIX aims to develop a Mediterranean textile and fashion value chain built on geographical proximity and circularity. By rethinking design processes and encouraging a shift from linear to circular production, the project seeks to help businesses integrate sustainable practices and strengthen cooperation across the region.

Its activities target textile SMEs, technology providers and public authorities. The Advisory Board contributes expertise and strategic guidance, helping ensure that project activities and results respond to the needs of the Mediterranean textile ecosystem.

Board members also support the visibility and dissemination of project outputs and milestones, while mobilising relevant stakeholders and identifying opportunities for collaboration.

The Advisory Board comprises the following organisations:

  • Enterprises Competitiveness Agency – ACCIÓ (Spain)
  • The Tunisian Textile and Clothing Federation – FTHH (Tunisia)
  • Tunis International Center for Environmental Technologies – CITET (Tunisia)
  • Research in Action, Tunisian association for sustainable development – REACT (Tunisia)
  • Hebron Leather and Shoe Cluster – HLSC (Palestine)
  • The Palestinian Center for Research and Development of Technology – PALAST (Palestine)
  • Chamber of Alexandria – CHAMBER ALX (Egypt)
  • Aegean Apparel Manufacturers Association – AAMA (Turkey)
  • Città Studi Pointex Textile Cluster – POINTEX (Italy)

During the meeting, members share feedback, expert perspectives and recommendations on the project’s approach. Discussions also explore synergies with other projects and initiatives, opening opportunities to exchange knowledge and coordinate efforts.

This first meeting establishes a foundation for dialogue between the project partnership and the Advisory Board. Their collaboration helps guide MATRIX as it develops solutions to support circularity, innovation and stronger connections across Mediterranean textile and fashion value chains.

 

Last Update

01/10/2026