Textile Industry Reaffirms Strategic Direction under Ducatillion's Leadership
Parijs, vrijdag, 27 juni 2025.
Olivier Ducatillion has been reappointed as president of the Textile Industry Union (UIT) for a second and final three-year term. This reappointment coincides with crucial developments in the French-European textile sector, including recent European validation of environmental labelling and negotiations around textile recycling. The UIT represents over 2,200 textile enterprises generating annual revenues of 14 billion euros and supporting more than 61,000 jobs across sectors ranging from fashion to automotive and aerospace. Ducatillion’s reappointment symbolises continuity and strategic stability in a sector undergoing a profound transition.
Reappointment and Strategic Continuity
Olivier Ducatillion has been reappointed as president of the Textile Industry Union (UIT) for a second and definitive three-year term [1]. As leader of Lemaitre Demeestere, a specialised linen company founded in 1835, he brings considerable experience to his role [1]. His reappointment coincides with crucial developments in the French-European textile sector.
European Regulatory Context
The reappointment takes place against the backdrop of significant regulatory changes. The European Commission has recently validated the French environmental labelling and the European calculation method for clothing impact [1]. Simultaneously, France is negotiating the licence for Refashion, the eco-organisation responsible for the lifecycle of textile products, with the aim of accelerating textile recycling development [1].
Economic Significance of the Textile Industry
The UIT represents 2,200 textile enterprises active in various production segments, including spinning, treating, weaving, and knitting [1]. This industrial sector serves not only the fashion industry but also sectors such as home furnishings, automotive, and aerospace. The economic impact is substantial: 14 billion euros in turnover and more than 61,000 jobs [1].
New Governance Composition
In addition to Ducatillion’s reappointment, Bruno Nahan, leader of the company Bugis and the Fantaisie Militaire brand, has taken over the vice-president position from Olivier Balas [1]. These governance changes reflect the dynamism and adaptability within the textile industry.