European Carpet and Rug Association
Acronym: ECRA
General Information
Identification Code: 690030131158-90
Website: http://ecra.eu
Entity Form: IVZW
Registration Category: Trade and business associations
Registration Date: 4/11/2018
Last Update: 3/4/2024
Mission & Interests
Goals: The European Carpet and Rug Association (ECRA), based in Brussels, Belgium, is an organization which groups the leading carpet manufacturers in Europe.
The Association was established in 2005. The ECRA member companies account for approx. 90% of the European production of textile floorcoverings. At present over 40 leading carpet producers from 6 European countries are members of ECRA.
Association Profile
The focus of the Association's work revolves around research, development, the introduction of standards, representation at international trade fairs, evaluation of statistical data and active press office and public relations work.
ECRA is guided by the following objectives :
Information platform for members
Development and care of business contacts among members
Company-independent representation of interests on European level
Point of contact for national and international organizations and associations
Promotion of the image of carpet as a product
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Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Business and industry
- Climate action
- Competition
- Consumers
- Customs
- Environment
- International co-operation and development
- Public health
- Research and innovation
- Trade
Levels of Interest:
- european
- global
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: Within the CEN Standardisation work ECRA is currently active in 2 main fields.
The updating of the relevant product standard for textile floorcoverings, EN1307:2018 textile floorcoverings- Classification
and the finalisation of the harmonised Standard
EN 14041:2018. Resident, textile and laminate floorcoverings - Essential requirements.
The work on EN 14041 is based on Commission Mandate 119 and will define requirements for floorcoverings relevant for CE labelling.
On international level ECRA has has a liaison with ISO TC 219 - Floorcoverings.
Another main aspect is the active participation in the update process for Best Available Techniques Reference Document for Textile Industries (TXT BREF).
ECRA is also active in the filed of Circular Economy strategies linked with the production textile floorcoverings
Communication Activities: As a member of EuPC, (EUROPEAN PLASTICS CONVERTERS ) ECRA participates in the "Circular Plastics Alliance" and is actively supporting the industry by its transition to a circular sector. With its Circular Economy Action Plan has set the roadmap to reach the defined 2030 goals.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Rue Montoyer 24
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 49
Phone Number: 1757509846
EU Office
Address: Rue Montoyer 24
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 49
Phone Number: 1757509846
Financial Data
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Total Budget: 0
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Membership Information
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 1
Members: 2
Members F T E: 0.75
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: A list of ECRA member organisation can found on our webpage:
www.ecra.eu/members
Organisation Members: ECRA is member of:
Euratex: European Apparat and Textile Confederation (euratex.org);
EUPC: European Plastics Converters (plasticsconverters.eu)
ECRA is founding member of EUFCA: (European Floorcovering Association - INPA under installation)
Current Job Opportunities
Coordinator - Trade and business associations
European Carpet and Rug Association
juniorBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
Lead Policy Analyst for CECRA
European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs
mid-levelBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025