The Netherlands has set an ambitious goal of reaching full circularity by 2050 and halving resource consumption by 2030. Meeting this goal will require change spanning sectors - and the textile and clothing industry, which releases 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each year - must be prioritized.
This report presents three scenarios for a circular clothing industry in the Netherlands, analysing the employment impact of each. It explores how different strategies, ranging from a shift in consumption patterns to a prioritization of repair to an increased focus on textile cycling, will impact the job market, and dives into the skills that will be needed to support a circular clothing industry.