One year after its launch, the MATRIX project continues to build a shared Mediterranean pathway towards a more circular and competitive textile industry; an interview with Lídia Morcillo (Lead Partner).
One year after its launch, the MATRIX project continues to build a shared Mediterranean pathway towards a more circular and competitive textile industry.
Funded by Interreg NEXT MED and led by the Catalan Fashion Cluster (MODACC), MATRIX brings together partners from Egypt, Italy, Palestine, Spain, Tunisia and Türkiye. The project supports textile SMEs in reducing waste and environmental impacts, starting at the design stage—when more than 80% of a product’s environmental footprint is determined.
At the beginning of the project, MATRIX Coordinator Lidia Morcillo outlined what success should look like by March 2028. MATRIX will have achieved its objectives if its open-access database helps companies select more sustainable materials and fibres; if SMEs integrate solutions that make design management and production more efficient; and if some companies adopt AI systems capable of capturing consumer needs.
These technologies could help design teams develop collections that better match market demand, maximise sales and significantly reduce unsold stock—with the ambition of selling nearly 100% of a collection by the end of the season.
One year on, these goals remain at the heart of MATRIX. We will continue working alongside Mediterranean SMEs and project partners to turn this vision into practical tools, tested solutions and long-term collaboration across the region.
Read the full interview with Lídia Morcillo to discover the vision behind MATRIX and its ambitions for the Mediterranean textile sector.
Last Update
04/09/2026
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