Mini Lecture

When it comes to securing the future for the textile, clothes and fashion industry we need to understand that the only sustainable way to do business is not just to try to be a little less bad, but rather find opportunities that are truly good and innovative in order to get there. (EN)

In a new textiles economy, clothes, textiles, and fibres are kept at their highest value during use and reenter the economy afterwards, never-ending up as waste. This vision is distinct and complements ongoing efforts to make the textiles system more sustainable by minimising its negative impacts. (EN)

Together we can change the paradigm of our industry and make cotton a source for good. We make it work through collaboration within the Raddis-system, by regenerating ecosystems, empowering lives, and uniting people! Curious? Join our introduction! (EN)

How the Denim Industry is changing and taking a more sustainable approach that harnesses a more sustainable denim for the next generation. (EN)

With innovations like coffee ground fibres, banana fibres, stinging nettle fibres, Piñatex and vegan alternative to leather taking the fashion industry by storm, can they really replace “normal” textiles? (EN)

With new technologies in textiles moving fast, this lecture will elaborate on the latest textile innovations and leather alternatives designed with sustainability in their DNA.

Recycling fabric might not be easy, but some innovative companies have proven that it is not impossible. This lecture will explore various solutions that make it possible to recycle mixed-textile clothing like cotton-polyester blends and turn them into new raw materials that can be used in existing textile manufacturing processes.

Driven by a shift in values, the global textile industry, in 2023, will likely keep sustainability and circularity goals at the top of its agenda. As companies strategically sharpen their approach to the innovative dynamics driving the textile industry in 2023, is your business equipped to accelerate and scale game-changing innovations that will address most […]

Exploring Key Trends and Transformations in the Textile Industry – In a world where change is the only constant, how will the textile industry transform in the next five years? This insightful lecture will take you on a journey into the future, exploring emerging trends, breakthrough technologies, and vital shifts in consumer behaviour that will […]

This insightful session is dedicated to exploring how businesses in the fashion and textile industry can successfully marry profitability with ethical practices, emphasising clarity in decision-making and communication. The lecture will provide an overview of the industry's current landscape, highlighting the increasing necessity for sustainable practices.

An industry-wide overview of where fashion and textiles stand today — and a practical look at the sustainability milestones the sector must hit by 2035. The session will provide a realistic, actionable timeline addressing the challenges and opportunities across Luxury, Fast Fashion, and Ultra-Fast Fashion. Join Muchaneta ten Napel on this insightful journey towards the […]

No legal waffle. No sustainability theatre. Just a clear explanation of what brands will now demand, what data factories must provide, and where the real risks sit if you get it wrong. From wash-tests and fibre traceability to audits, labelling and waste responsibility, these rules are already influencing how collections are designed, sourced, priced and […]