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 |
| 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.