Dear members,
Dear partners,
At the start of this new year, on behalf of the entire Techtera team, I would first like to extend my best wishes for 2026. May this year be marked by fruitful partnerships, projects, innovation and joint successes, in the service of the entire textile industry.
It is with great commitment and a strong sense of responsibility that I assumed my role as Executive Director on January 1st. I wish to thank Corinne for her unwavering dedication and the work she has accomplished since the cluster’s inception. Her work has profoundly shaped Techtera. This allows us to continue supporting the industry’s competitiveness today – with an ambitious and committed strategy.
With over eleven years of experience within the cluster, I have witnessed, first-hand, the strength of our network, the complementary nature of our expertise, and the textile industry’s capacity for collective reinvention. In a context marked by major transitions — Technological, Environmental, Industrial, European and Worldwide — Techtera will fully pursue its mission: Support innovation; Bolster the competitiveness of those working with the industry; Develop alliances in the service of a sustainable and high-performing textile sector.
In 2026, we will therefore continue to strengthen our support for projects, develop alliances between companies, research centres and local communities, and promote the expertise of the French textile industry – at a National, European and International level.
I know I can count on your commitment, energy and collaborative spirit, to write this new chapter together. The entire Techtera team stands by your side to transform the challenges ahead into sustainable opportunities.
Wishing you all a wonderful 2026.
I look forward to continuing this momentum alongside you.
Julie RAFTON-JOLIVET, Chief Executive Officer
ulie RAFTON-JOLIVET, Déléguée Générale de Techtera
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