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National fashion accelerates innovation with 153% more companies investing in R&D
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National fashion accelerates innovation with 153% more companies investing in R&D

Jornal de Negócios4 September 2026 at 06:14

A study by the Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos reveals that the national fashion sector is accelerating innovation, with a 153% increase in the number of companies investing in research and development. This growth represents a significant shift in the Portuguese textile and clothing industry landscape.

National manufacturers are abandoning the role of mere order executors to become strategic partners of international brands. This transformation positions Portugal as an active player in the fashion value chain, no longer being merely a production country but also a center for development and innovation.

The sustainable transition emerges as one of the main drivers of this change. Portuguese companies are investing in research to develop more sustainable processes and materials, responding to the growing demands of the market and consumers for more responsible practices.

The study by the Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos thus highlights the modernization path of the Portuguese fashion industry, which finds in sustainability and innovation the pillars to affirm its competitive positioning globally.

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