<< Objectives >>The main objective of the project is to raise awareness of the water usage and the water footprint of the textile sector and to train HEI students and companies staff, on how to reduce the water footprint of the textiles industry.<< Implementation >>The project will implement activities targeting representatives from textile companies, HEI students and HEI academics: A methodology and a tool for measuring and managing Water Footprint in the textiles sectorDevelopment of seminars and training of HEI students, on how to reduce the water footprint in the textiles sectorBuilding capacity of textiles companies, to reduce their water footprintAwareness Raising on water footprint in the textiles sector with social media, events and papers.<< Results >>Awareness raising on the importance of effective use of water resources in textile industry Capacity building of teachers and company staff , on the topic of water footprint Upskilling of students on the topic of water footprintCapacity building of representatives from textile companies, on identifying the water footprint of their companies, on measuring and assessing it and on developing strategies for its reduction.Development of sustainable relations between academia and industry