en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Swedish Textile Service Association's annual conference in Stockholm attracted approximately 140 participants, including representatives from politics, business, academia, and the international textile industry. Swedish Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman shared the latest updates on Sweden's economic outlook, outlining the government's priorities and reform measures. Wykman holds a PhD in economics and has served in this position since 2022.
The conference focused on industry sustainability. Rossella De Angelis of Klopman discussed how companies can combine strategic sustainability efforts with effective communication to drive the evolution of the textile industry and enhance corporate social responsibility standards. Jessica Goguillon of Circulose presented progress in recycling textile fibers and ensuring sustainable raw material flows. Andreas Dorner and Baris Özden of RE&UP Recycling Technologies discussed new methods for advancing textile-to-textile recycling and European legislation. Industry professionals Susanne Beskow and Caroline von Post showcased cases of textile recycling at scale, including circular uniforms designed for Hr Björkmans Entrémattor and the Swedish National Museum, as well as napkins developed in collaboration with the City of Stockholm and Elis to replace disposable bibs.
In the leadership segment, Carola Lemne, Chair of Samhall, shared leadership experiences from both the public and private sectors, emphasizing the importance of labor market integration for sustainable leadership. Rickard Vinde of Solna Gymnasium advocated for stronger education-business collaboration to cultivate the next generation of talent for the industry. Vinde was announced as the winner of the 2026 Swedish Textile Service Association Sustainability Award and stated that he would donate the prize money to the Berättarministeriet organization.
During the conference, the association announced a new partnership with Fiera Milano. Marta Triulzi introduced the collaboration and confirmed that the ExpoDetergo exhibition will return in the fall. Former Financial City Councilor Mats Hulth reviewed initiatives to enhance Stockholm's global visibility. Peter Havéus was awarded honorary membership in the Swedish Textile Service Association in recognition of his contributions to industry development and sustainable work.
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