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####InnovationLocale
WINTEX
A round table on opportunities and innovation
After the meeting of WINTEX partners on March 22 in Iasi (Romania), the project organized a round table on March 31 in Tunisia under the theme: “Textile innovation centers: entrepreneurial opportunities, technology transfer and innovation”. During this round table, the role of the centers created by WINTEX and their positioning in the textile value chain (in harmony with other existing structures), their sustainability perspective and the role of academic and industrial textile consultancy were discussed. planned to strengthen the networking of the different stakeholders in the Textile value chain in Tunisia. Read the press release
####EconomyCircular
HEREWEAR
The Herewear community, a lever for innovation in a new sustainable sector
The community of companies involved in the Herewear project includes almost a hundred companies and research institutions! Herewear's main objective is to develop a new textile sector from biomass waste and recycled yarns. Members of the Herewear community can have preview access to the results of the project and above all can meet their peers in order to discuss their common concerns and implement shared solutions for this sector.
####CommunityBuilding
shemakes
Shemakes.eu present at European Wool Day 2022
The shemakes.eu project was presented at the European Wool Day 2022. Shemakes.eu first communicated on the overall vision of the project: the construction of an ecosystem allowing women in the textile – clothing sector in Europe to participate more in the innovation in this sector. Secondly, IAAC, partner of the consortium, presented how to implement this ecosystem concretely in the wool sector.
####InnovationSociale
CEDECS-TCBL
CEDECS-TCBL responded to several calls for projects on 1er quarter 2022
In continuation of the TCBL project, our added value is centered on social innovation essential to the transformation of each sector in the textile - clothing sector. This innovation aims to build the resilience of local ecosystems by connecting the stakeholders of the quadruple helix: researchers, businesses, civil society and institutional networks. It also aims to develop the connection of these different ecosystems, taking into account their realities and their economic or socio-cultural specificities.
####Sustainability
To see, to read: the 2022 sustainable solutions barometer
What if we only had to remember a few observations? 1/ Humanity today takes almost 100 billion tonnes of raw materials, which contributes significantly to global warming. 2/ The domino effects of this warming endanger all ecosystems, of which the human species is a part 3/ 40% of the carbon footprint of an EU inhabitant was generated elsewhere in the world then imported to satisfy its consumption. It seems invisible, but it exists!
####ShortCut
Equality, one of the solutions to climate change
On the occasion of the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, UN Women France and the Women's Forum for the Economy & Society carry a common message: claiming the major role of women as actors in the fight against climate change and ecological transition, and making their voices heard.
####ShortCut
Scientist Rebellion
Faced with the climate emergency, with a global temperature already rising by 1.1°C according to the latest IPCC report, a group of scientists recalls the consequences of this climate emergency and in particular its extremely high human cost, starting with poverty and forced displacement of populations.
####ShortCut
The consequences of the pandemic on women in Europe
The pandemic has generated very high levels of violence against women (77% on average) but also significant drops in income (38% of women impoverished) and a need to take on additional unpaid domestic tasks (family care).
####ShortCut
Passport X released in the United States
Since April 11, 2022, it is possible to declare yourself as X on an American passport, even if this decision can be contested as illegal for a passport in certain destination countries. This echoes a study which shows that 7% of Americans and 21% of Millennials declare themselves LGBT.
####MesLiensTextile
April Lockart, the influencer who uses TikTok to talk about fashion and disabled people, based on her own experience.
Pangaia, a new type of brand that brings together scientists, designers and engineers to create timeless collections of vegan, organic and biodegradable clothing.
Blueview sneakers knit a hemp and eucalyptus thread for the upper, before placing it on a polyurethane sole made from algae, all compostable.
####MonAgendaTextile
Avantex Fashion Pitch rewards the best innovative fashion and textile projects from July 4 to 6, 2022. Apply before June 15!
This event hosted by Avantex Paris, an international innovation exhibition for efficient and sustainable fashion, offers fashion and textile startups international visibility with investors, professionals and media in the sector, with of course a grand prize for the winner. !
1er February 2023: entry into force of the new sorting signage in France.
All information online on the Refashion website, the eco-organization for the textile, household linen and shoes sector (TLC).
EUBCE 2022 – The 30th edition of the European Biomass Conference will take place from May 9 to 12, 2022.
TNO, partner of the Herewear project, will present its work on the refining of straw and algae residues, prior to the manufacture of cellulose fibers.
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