Portugal, Territory of Savoir-faire Where Textile Heritage Meets Sustainable Innovation

At Première Vision Paris, CITEVE proudly showcases Portugal as a true Territory of Savoir-faire, where centuries of textile expertise meet state-of-the-art technological innovation. 

Under the motto “Portugal : Territory of Savoir-faire”, CITEVE presents a bold set of experimental silhouettes developed within the Be@t project, reflecting the latest achievements in applied research, sustainability and digital transformation.

These innovative pieces embody circular economy principles, eco-design and sustainability criteria from the very first stages of product conception. Developed through a strong collaborative effort involving around 20 companies across the entire textile and apparel value chain, they highlight the strength of Portugal’s vertically integrated, agile and innovation-driven industrial ecosystem. Equipped with Digital Product Passports, the silhouettes ensure full transparency and traceability, from material origin to environmental impact, responding directly to the expectations of international brands and anticipating upcoming European regulations.

CITEVE’s presence at Première Vision reinforces Portugal’s role as a European hub for textile innovation, offering sourcing professionals a unique ecosystem capable of transforming knowledge into scalable, responsible and market-ready solutions. Through the Be@t project – Bioeconomy at Textiles, Portugal stands at the forefront of the green and digital transition, ready to co-create the future of the textile and apparel industries.