ETSA's network
In order to achieve it's objectives and serve its members, ETSA works with and is a member of a variety of European and international institutions and organisations.
These partners include:
EU institutions
European Commission (EC) Read more
The Directorates General that deal with issues which concern the textile services industry are:
- DG Environment Read more
- DG Growth - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Read more
- DG Research and Innovation, specifically business services Read more
European Parliament (EP) Read more
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
In 2010, the EESC published an opinion on changes and prospects for textile services in Europe. Read more.
EESC opinion on textile services 2010
EU transparency register
As an organisation involved in the EU decision making process, ETSA is accredited in the EU's transparency register. Read more
Standards organisations
General standards
- CEN: European Committee for Standardisation. ETSA is an active participant in CEN working groups and technical committees, at the heart of the development of technical standards. The relevant technical committees that deal with issues of concern to the textile services industry are:
- CEN/TC 162 "Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets" ETSA's role: Liaison
- CEN/TC 205 "Non-active medical devices" ETSA's role: Liaison
- CEN/TC 248 "Textiles and textile products" ETSA's role: Liaison
- CEN/TC 248/WG 17 "Hygienic quality of textiles processed in industrial laundries and used in sectors in which it is necessary to contol biocontamination" ETSA's role: Convener and Secretary Support Team
- Read more
- ISO : International Standards organisation: Key standards of concern to the textile service industry are:
- ISO/TC 038
- ISO/TC 038/SC 02/WG 09 "Industrial laundering" ETSA's role: Convener and Secretary Support Team
- ISO/TC 094 "Personal safety -- Protective clothing and equipment" ETSA's role: Liaison-External
- ISO/TC 094/SC 14 "Fire-fighters' personal equipment" ETSA's role: Liaison-External
- Read more
- ISO/TC 038
Food standards
Health and safety organisations
- ECDC: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Read more
- ESF: European Safety Federation, which promotes health and safety management in the workplace, with particular regard to personal protective equipment (PPE) Read more
- EU OSHA: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. ETSA partners with EU OSHA on their healthy workplaces 2012-13 campaign: 'Working together to prevent risks' Read more
- WHO: World Health Organisation: Read more
- Mesothelioma: Read more
European and international business organisations
- AISE: The International Association for Soap, Detergents and Maintenance Products. Read more
- EBSA: European Business Services Alliance. Read more
- EFCI: European Federation of Cleaning Industries. Read more
- ESC: European Shippers Council Organisation of transport users in Europe. Read more
- FAIB: Federation of European and International Associations established in Belgium, Read more
- UNGC: United Nations Global Compact: As an industry, we are committed to Global Compact's 10 principles of business activities related to human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption Read more
- Business Europe: The Voice of Business in Europe. Read more
- European Patient's Forum: Advocacy for patient's rights in Europe. Read More
Other textile organisations
- Centexbel: Centre Scientifique et Technique de l'Industrie Belge: Belgian textile research centre Read more
- Euratex: The European Textile Federation. Read more
- Fedustria: Federation Belge de l'Industrie Textile, du Bois et de l'Ameublement. Belgian textile, woodwork and furniture industry association. Read more
- The national textile services associations of ten European countries are members of ETSA Read more
Other textile service organisations
ETSA: Representing textile rental companies
To find out more about our members including suppliers, national associations and research institutes click here.
ETSA: In partnership with suppliers of detergents, fabrics and machinery
To find out more about our members including textile rental companies, national associations and research institutes click here.
ETSA: Coordinating national textile service associations and working with research institutes
To find out more about our members including textile rental companies and suppliers, click here.