Who we are
Our role
The Latvian Textile Industry Association is the united voice of an industry that designs, sews, weaves, develops, manufactures, and sells.
We came together not for formality, but for impact, to give Latvian textiles strength, visibility, and a future at home and beyond Latvia’s borders.
How we think and work
We are the people who turn ideas into patterns, fiber into fabric, fabric into products, and products into real value. And we do it together.
Who we represent
We are a professional industry association representing Latvia’s textile ecosystem manufacturers, technologists, designers, brands, and commercial partners.
What we do
Connecting the ecosystem
We connect the industry into one working system, from raw materials and technology to brands and marketplaces.
Creating conditions for long term growth
We create the conditions for the Latvian textile sector to grow not in short bursts, but sustainably and strategically.
Mission
Our mission is to:
- Build a reliable value added chain, from materials and production to design, logistics, and sales.
- Develop a strong workforce, helping businesses find skilled people, and helping people build careers and grow.
- Open doors for talent, identifying promising professionals and giving them real opportunities within the industry.
- Represent the industry’s interests in the public sector and internationally.
- Grow partnerships, working with ambassadors, investors, and strategic market players.
- Create new products and formats, developing new models for growth and sustainable revenue for association members.
- Collect and share industry intelligence that helps entrepreneurs make faster and more accurate decisions.
- Support education and hands on training by sponsoring schools and educational institutions with materials for practical textile learning.
Focus: sustainable growth, real cooperation, and practical outcomes for members and the wider ecosystem.
How we started
Why we formed
The Association was born from a simple and honest understanding: an industry is strong when it acts as one.
Who joined at the start
We brought together textile related companies and professionals from across the sector garment manufacturers, fabric and synthetic fiber producers, model agencies, fashion design and pattern making studios, as well as established sustainable fashion brands and marketplaces.
What we believed
You can compete alone, but you can only win and stay strong in the market together.
Association Board
Ilya Zlenko
Chair of the Association
Kaj Malin Markus
Board Member
Oleg Nitish
Board Member
Svetlana Feldmane
Board Member
Didier Louis Gilles Dubreuil
Board Member
Beyond the Board
Beyond the Board, the Association is powered by dedicated staff and volunteers who contribute time, expertise, and energy to our shared mission.
We are sincerely grateful for their work and support. Their commitment is a vital part of everything we achieve.
