What if European textile hemp opened up a whole new territory of expression for fashion and interiors?
Long recognised for its strength and durability, European textile hemp is now revealing the full potential of a long fibre that is expressive, circular and full of character—perfectly suited to the worlds of fashion, accessories and interior design.
Through a series of five episodes, Hemp4Circularity and the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp invite brands, designers and textile professionals to discover the potential of European hemp: a local, inspiring fibre for the future, developed in continuity with Europe's long-standing flax expertise.
The webinar series
| Month | Episode |
|---|---|
| July | Episode 1 – Revealing the identity and potential of European textile hemp |
| August | Episode 2 – From field to fibre: understanding the agronomic strengths of textile hemp Watch Episode 2 |
| September | Episode 3 – From fibre to fabric: exploring the craftsmanship of spinning and weaving |
| October | Episode 4 – Measuring to improve: understanding the environmental impact of textile hemp |
| November | Episode 5 – Shaping the future: building a high-performing European textile hemp value chain |
Episode 1 | Revealing the identity and potential of European textile hemp
📅 Available from 6 to 31 July 2026
How can we unlock the identity, strengths and appeal of European textile hemp?
This first webinar brings together creativity, innovation and industrial development to explore the unique identity of European textile hemp. Through a shared language of words, images and references, it highlights the fibre's material qualities, values and market potential.
Together, we'll identify the markets, applications and product categories that can inspire new opportunities, while helping every stakeholder across the value chain develop their own vision for this remarkable fibre.
A collaborative
approach where creative inspiration fuels industrial innovation—and technical
advances, in turn, enrich creative thinking.
Watch Episode 1
Episode 2 | From field to fibre: understanding the agronomic strengths of textile hemp
📅 Available from 1 to 31 August 2026
What does it take to produce high-quality European textile hemp fibre?
This second webinar takes you behind the scenes of textile hemp production, exploring the agronomic and technical steps that transform a crop into a high-quality long fibre. From seed selection and cultivation to harvesting, retting, baling and scutching, discover the expertise required at every stage of the value chain.
Drawing on the
experience and results of the Hemp4Circularity project, this episode
highlights the cultivation practices, harvesting techniques and processing
methods that underpin the production of European textile hemp, while showcasing
its environmental benefits and the importance of traceability.
Watch Episode 2