ČTPT - Česká technologická platforma pro textil, z.s.

What ČTPT - Česká technologická platforma pro textil, z.s. does

ČTPT - Česká technologická platforma pro textil, z.s. (Czech Technology Platform for Textile) is a civic association (z.s.) founded in June 2008 and headquartered in Liberec, Czech Republic. It operates as a non-profit industry convening body that unites 16 member organizations representing the Czech textile and apparel value chain — manufacturers (VEBA, SINTEX, VÚB, STAP, Silk & Progress), the textile machinery producer GF Machinery, R&D institutes (VÚTS, Textilní zkušební ústav), universities (Technical University of Liberec Faculty of Textiles, Masaryk University CEPLANT), industry associations (ATOK, SOTEX GINETEX CZ), and clusters (CLUTEX). Since 2013 it has been a member of the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing, giving it a permanent channel to EU textile R&D policy and funding.

The platform coordinates collaborative projects and disseminates textile-industry knowledge rather than developing proprietary products. Its portfolio includes the ENTeR Interreg Central Europe project (2017-2020), which produced the M3P online textile-waste database; the TRICK Horizon 2020 blockchain-traceability project (2021-2025, 29 partners); and the V4 cross-border hemp-textile revival project. Its signature event is the annual TEXWASTE conference on textile waste, circular economy, and recycling, held in Hradec Králové and running annually from 2022 through a fifth edition in May 2026. Strategic research outputs include published research agendas (2010, 2014), an implementation plan (2011), a foresight study (2019), and the 2022 Roadmap for Industrial Modernization of TOP ČR.

Revenue is derived from membership contributions and participation in publicly funded European and national R&D programs (Horizon 2020, Interreg Central Europe, OPPIK, OPTAK). No commercial products or pricing are offered; events such as TEXWASTE are free to attend. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (Správní výbor) led by President Prof. Ing. Miroslav Václavík, CSc. (VÚTS a.s.), with two Vice Presidents, a Supervisory Board (Dozorčí rada), and a Manager (Ing. Miloš Beran), with 1-10 staff overall.

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ČTPT - Česká technologická platforma pro textil, z.s.

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ČTPT - Česká technologická platforma pro textil, z.s.

Website

https://ctpt.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ČTPT is a Czech non-profit industry association founded in 2008 that convenes 16 textile manufacturers, research institutes, and universities to coordinate R&D, run EU-funded projects (TRICK, ENTeR, V4 hemp), and publish strategic agendas for the Czech textile sector.

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Liberec

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Czechia

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Europe

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B2B

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Revenue model

1. Membership and Association Activities: ČTPT functions as a non-profit industry association funded through membership contributions and participation in publicly funded European and national research and development programs (e.g., OPPIK, Interreg Central Europe, Horizon 2020). Revenue is not derived from commercial product sales.

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Core offering

ČTPT is a non-profit industry association (z.s. - civic association) that convenes Czech textile and apparel companies, research institutions, and educational organizations. It coordinates collaborative R&D projects (ENTeR, TRICK, Projekt V4), organizes the annual TEXWASTE conference series on textile waste and circular economy, publishes strategic research agendas and foresight studies, and provides Czech textile industry access to European Technology Platform networks and EU/national funding programs.

Product overview

ČTPT (Czech Technology Platform for Textile) is a non-profit association uniting legal entities representing Czech textile and apparel industry companies, research institutions, and educational organizations. The platform does not offer a unified software product but rather provides a portfolio of collaborative projects and initiatives: the ENTeR project (2017-2020) created an expert system and M3P database for textile recycling; the TRICK project (2021-2025) develops a blockchain-based traceability platform for circular economy; the TEXWASTE conference series (annual since 2022) facilitates knowledge sharing on textile waste management; and strategic documents guide industry R&D priorities. The platform also facilitates cluster collaboration through initiatives like Projekt V4 for hemp textile industry revival.

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• ENTeR - Expert System for Textile Recycling International collaborative project under the Interreg Central Europe program (CE1136) running July 2017 to June 2020 that aimed to reduce textile waste by creating a virtual center accelerating cooperation between Central European textile regions and supporting joint innovation services from research centers and business associations. For textile industry stakeholders, research institutions, and public bodies in Central Europe.
• TRICK - Tracking and Blockchain Platform Horizon 2020-funded project (May 2021 - April 2025) developing a blockchain-based traceability platform for textile products across the entire production and recycling lifecycle. Provides an SME-accessible platform for implementing, tracking, and demonstrating sustainable circular approaches, with 29 consortium partners. For textile manufacturers, recyclers, and brand owners.
• TEXWASTE Conference Series Annual professional conference series (1st-5th editions 2022-2026) on textile waste recycling, circular economy, and sustainability in the Czech textile and apparel industry. Connects industry representatives, research organizations, public administration, and European initiatives. Free admission for participants.
• Projekt V4 - Visegrad Hemp Textile Industry Project Cross-border Visegrad project aimed at mapping existing textile industry infrastructure and reviving hemp textile production in V4 countries (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland) and Germany. Outputs include a digital database of operations capable of processing hemp stems, fibers, yarn, or textiles in the region. Led by CzecHemp with multi-country partners.
• M3P Platform (Marketplace for Material and Product Platforms) Online database of textile wastes developed under the ENTeR project to strengthen textile waste recycling by connecting textile companies with potential buyers of textile waste materials. Outputs of the Interreg Central Europe ENTeR project.
• Strategic Research Agenda and Foresight Documents Strategic documents published by ČTPT including the Strategic Research Agenda (2010, 2014), Implementation Plan (2011), Foresight of Research Trends in Czech TOP (2019), and Roadmap for Industrial Modernization of TOP ČR (2022). These documents guide long-term R&D&I priorities for the Czech textile and apparel industry and are made publicly available.

Quantifiable outcome

• TEXWASTE conference series has grown to 5 consecutive annual editions (2022–2026), each convening hundreds of industry professionals on textile waste, circular economy, and recycling

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Svaz průmyslu ČR (Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Svaz průmyslu (Confederation of Industry) co-organizes the 'Setkání příznivců textilního průmyslu' (Textile Industry Enthusiasts Meeting) series together with CIRI and ČTPT. The 2025 edition focuses on 'What Textiles Can Do in Healthcare' with Contipro a.s.
• Contipro a.s.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Contipro a.s. is the host and co-organizer (with Svaz průmyslu, CIRI, and ČTPT) of the September 2025 'Textile Industry Enthusiasts Meeting' focused on healthcare textiles. Contipro is a Czech manufacturer specializing in medical and healthcare textile applications.
• CLUTEX - klastr technické textilie, z.s.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022CLUTEX is a key co-organizer of the TEXWASTE conference series alongside ČTPT, CIRI, and ATOK. CLUTEX also co-organizes specialized events with ČTPT including the ClusterXchange in the EXTRATEX project and the textile industry enthusiasts meetings. Both are Czech textile industry clusters collaborating on shared R&D priorities.
• INOTEX spol. s r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022INOTEX, a ČTPT member, co-organized ENTeR webinars with ČTPT (September 2020) on textile waste as a challenge for circular economy. INOTEX also hosted a pre-conference excursion for the textile industry meeting in Dvůr Králové n. Labem (September 2024).
• TRICK Project Consortium (29 partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2021ČTPT participates in the TRICK project (May 2021 – April 2025), a Horizon 2020 initiative with 29 partners focused on creating a blockchain-based traceability system for textile products. The platform enables tracking across the entire textile production and recycling lifecycle, supporting circular economy goals. ACCUDIRE, a ČTPT member, conducted the first blockchain-tracked textile shipments in November 2022 as part of the pilot.
• EURATEX - European Apparel and Textile ConfederationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ČTPT references EURATEX (European Apparel and Textile Confederation) publications and data on EU textile industry economics. EURATEX publishes annual bulletins on EU textile and clothing industry data, which ČTPT uses and distributes to its members.
• Smart Manufacturing 2020 (SMM2020)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ČTPT participated in the Smart Manufacturing 2020 virtual trade show and matchmaking event (November 2020) focused on Industry 4.0, featuring Czech company GF Machinery as a speaker. The event connected textile/manufacturing companies with digital transformation service providers.
• WTiN (World Textile Information Network)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ČTPT promoted the INNOVATE TEXTILE & APPAREL virtual trade show (October 2020) organized by WTiN, which was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ČTPT facilitated Czech participation through IFATCC/STCHK member discounts.
• EU-South Africa Partners for GrowthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ČTPT promoted a webinar (October 2020) organized under this EU-funded project, focused on business opportunities in South African natural fibers (cotton and wool) for EU textile companies, including Czech manufacturers.
• European Technology Platform for Textiles and Clothing (ETP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ČTPT became a member of the European Technology Platform (ETP) for the Future of Textiles and Clothing in 2013, strengthening and intensifying cooperation at the European level. This membership provides Czech textile companies access to European R&D networks and funding programs.
• ITMA (International Textile Machinery Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ČTPT was a supporting organization of ITMA 2019, the world's largest international textile and garment technology exhibition, held every four years. This support facilitated Czech industry access to global textile technology trends.
• IFATCC (International Federation of National Associations of Textile Chemists and Colorists)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ČTPT member STCHK is the Czech national association within IFATCC. ČTPT facilitated preferential 20% exhibition discount for IFATCC members at the INNOVATE Textile&Apparel virtual trade show, and cooperates on knowledge sharing through the TEXCHEM colorist conference series.
• ENTeR Consortium (5 Central European countries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2017ČTPT was a partner in the ENTeR (Expert System for Textile Recycling) project, funded under Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE (CE1136), running from July 2017 to June 2020. The project brought together five Central European countries to reduce textile waste through innovative circular economy solutions. Key output: M3P platform — an online database of textile waste managed by ČTPT.
• CzecHempcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzecHemp serves as the coordinator of the V4 project (Preparation of Conditions for the Revival of the Hemp Textile Industry in V4 Countries and Beyond), which ČTPT participates in. The project aims to map remaining textile industry capacity in V4 countries, define needs and opportunities for sustainable revival, and verify innovative hemp textile fiber production technology. The main output is a digital database of operations capable of processing hemp stems, fibers, yarn, or textiles in the region.
• Slovak Hemp Association (HEMPSKA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the V4 project on hemp textile industry revival. Contributes Slovak expertise and network to the cross-border initiative spanning Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, and Germany.
• Textile Center o.z. (Slovakia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the V4 project contributing Slovak textile industry expertise and network connections to the cross-border hemp textile revival initiative.
• Kender-Cucc kft (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian partner in the V4 project on hemp textile industry revival. Provides Hungarian textile industry knowledge and capacity mapping for the cross-border initiative.
• NATUVALIS GmbH (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner in the V4 project. Contributes German textile industry expertise and experience with natural fiber processing to the hemp textile revival initiative.
• Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants National Research Institute (IWNIRZ, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish research institute partner in the V4 project. Provides scientific expertise in natural fibers and hemp processing from a Polish perspective, enriching the multi-country initiative.
• CIRI Hradec KrálovécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIRI (Centrum investic, restrukturalizací a inovací) is a co-organizer of the TEXWASTE conference series and collaborator on textile industry enthusiasts meetings with ČTPT. CIRI brings regional development and innovation expertise to joint initiatives.
• ATOK - Asociace textilního-oděvního-kožedělného průmyslucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATOK, the Association of Textile-Clothing-Leather Industry, is a co-organizer of the TEXWASTE conference and a member organization of ČTPT. ATOK represents Czech textile and apparel companies and is a member of ČTPT's governing bodies.

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