Facts and Figures
7
Industry Sectors
32
Turnover per year in billion €
1400
Companies
120
K Employees
The Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry represents the interests of the entire industry on matters relating to economic, social and collective bargaining policies. The Confederation is the spokesperson for the industry on the international, economic, political and social arena.
Our topics
Digital transformation in textile SMEs
Future-oriented solutions: highly innovative products and versatile R&D-projects are driving digitization in many areas. (German version)
Education
Vocational training in the German textile and fashion industry is not just exciting but it also offers you excellent prospects for the future.
Trade fairs
The German textile and fashion industry presents itself at trade fairs in Germany and abroad. (German version)
Textil vernetzt
The Mittelstand 4.0 Competence Center Textil vernetzt supports small and medium-sized enterprises in the textile industry, textile machine construction and...
Environment
In the environmental sector, demanding standards for textiles and clothing apply. (German version)
Start-ups und Mittelstand: Textilbranche fördert Innovationen
Start-ups and SMEs: Textile industry promotes innovation. (German version)
Sustainability
The textile industry offers many solutions for the future with its textiles. (German version)
Law and taxes
Medium-sized companies need the right legal and tax conditions in global competition. (German version)
Climate and energy
The German textile and fashion industry is a pioneer in the sustainable use of energy and faces up to the challenges of climate protection. (German version)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The German textile and fashion industry works according to the highest environmental and social standards worldwide. (German version)