Roundtable to Validate Findings on Textile Waste Treatment

On 6 October 2026, a roundtable meeting was held at the Swisscontact/SIPPO office in Skopje to validate the findings of an analysis of industrial textile waste in the Republic of North Macedonia. The analysis was conducted in cooperation with the Textile Cluster, with support from SIPPO. During the meeting, the key findings were presented, including […]

The Textile Cluster Participated in a Training for New Partners within the GREENSMARTMED Project 12.10.2026

The Textile Trade Association – Textile Cluster participated in a training session for new partners within the framework of the GREENSMARTMED – European Network for Green and Resilient Excellence for Smart SMEs in the Mediterranean project. The training focused on the GREENSMARTMED methodology and provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, share knowledge, and discuss the […]

Textile cluster was pleased to be part of the Regional Value-Added Textiles (VAT) Workshop, held on 29–30 September 2026 in Tirana

On 29–30 September 2026, DWKA Textile Cluster participated in the Regional Value-Added Textiles (VAT) Workshop in Tirana, Albania, organized within the framework of the Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO), implemented by Swisscontact. The workshop brought together Business Support Organisations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Serbia to exchange experiences and explore opportunities for […]

Mission4Water 3rd Open Call for Innovative Projects – Submission open!

The Mission4Water 3rd Open Call for Innovative Projects is now open, offering a new opportunity to submit innovative ideas and join the Mission4Water co-innovation ecosystem. Next cut-off deadline: 30 November 2026 Mission4Water invites SMEs, research organisations, universities, and other relevant stakeholders to develop innovative solutions addressing water pollution challenges in the Adriatic-Ionian region. What’s new? […]

Textile Cluster of North Macedonia Joins the GREENSMARTMED European Project as a Partner

The Textile Trade Association – Textile Cluster of North Macedonia is joining the European project GREENSMARTMED – Green and Resilient European Excellence Network for Smart MED SMEs, as a partner within the new Transfer Phase of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme.GREENSMARTMED aims to support the transition towards green, sustainable and competitive production, with a particular focus […]

Organisation of informative sessions on the use of the VERDE Bussola Handbook and VERDEINMED Knowledge Platform (A2.5) 17.06.2026

Within Activity 2.5 (“Learning interactions and evaluations to mainstream and disseminate the VERDE COMPASS”), the Textile Trade Centre (TTC) prepared the document “HANDBOOK FOR TRANSNATIONAL USE OF THE VERDE BUSSOLA”, corresponding to Deliverable D.2.5.1: “Handbook for Transnational Use of the VERDE Bussola”. The VERDE Bussola is a consolidated framework developed within the VERDEinMED project to support the […]

Workshop on Sustainable Reporting and CO₂ Emissions Calculation in the Textile Industry

On 17 June 2026 in Skopje, a practical workshop was organized by the Textile Trade Association – Textile Cluster in cooperation with SIPPO, focusing on sustainable reporting in textile companies and the application of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles, with an emphasis on CO₂ emissions calculation and circular economy practices. The workshop aimed to […]

Participation of the Textile Cluster at SIPPO Import Forum 2026: Exchange of Experiences on Sustainability, Digitalization and Export Promotion 03.06.2026

On 03.06.2026, in Zurich, within the event “Building Export Promotion System that Lasts – From Collaboration to Durable Impact”, organized by the SIPPO Import Promotion Programme as part of the SIPPO Import Forum 2026, an exchange of experiences and discussions on sustainability and digitalization took place, bringing together representatives from the business community and export […]

Workshop: “New Heritage: Circular Fashion Solutions to Reduce Microplastic Pollution” within the MISSION4WATER Project 11.06.2026

On 11 June 2026, the Textile Trade Association – Textile Cluster, in cooperation with Mother Teresa University in Skopje, successfully implemented the workshop “New Heritage: Circular Fashion Solutions to Reduce Microplastic Pollution”, held at the premises of the University within the framework of the European project MISSION4WATER, funded through the INTERREG IPA ADRION programme. The event brought together […]

Successfully Conducted Webinar “Export That Drives Growth – Manufacturing and Industry” 11.06.2026

On June 10, 2025, the Textile Trade Association – Textile Cluster (TTA), in cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), ProCredit Bank, and M6 Educational Centre, successfully organized the webinar “Export That Drives Growth – Manufacturing and Industry”. The event was designed for companies from the manufacturing and industrial sectors that are […]

Online targeted matchmaking meeting Bosnian-North Macedonian companies 28.06.2026

On 28 June 2026, an online targeted matchmaking meeting was successfully organized between MISSION4WATER partners TTA-TC and HEIS, together with two textile companies from North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The participating companies brought valuable expertise from different segments of the textile value chain, including underwear manufacturing, garment production, textile waste recycling, and environmental innovation. […]

Webinar on Sustainable Textiles: EcoDesign Regulation and the EcoDesign Readiness Assessment Tool (ERAT) Organized by TTA and SIPPO – 12.06.2026

The Textile Cluster, with technical support from the Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO) and in cooperation with five regional business support organizations for companies from the textile industry in the Balkans (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, North Macedonia, and Serbia), successfully organized the webinar “Sustainable Textiles: EcoDesign Regulation and the EcoDesign Readiness Assessment Tool (ERAT)”, which […]