EDITORIAL
Dear readers, in this newsletter we offer you reflections on cities (Fabrix) and numerous training resources on the textile & clothing sector (Herewear, Shoedes, Vetrine) emphasizing the need for inclusion (Shemakes).
Happy reading!
PROJECTS
URBAN SPACES
FABRIX
In the hypothesis that 70% of the population will live in cities in 2050, we must work to make these cities regenerative, by responding to 4 main challenges: cities that integrate the living and the urban, which develop links between residents , which place space within shared cultural references and which facilitate the adaptation of cities to economic, social and environmental changes. These issues, particularly the relocation of production, are at the heart of the FABRIX project in two pilot cities, Rotterdam and Athens. More about the project
TRANSFORMATION
HEREWEAR
Is your biosourced, local or circular textile-clothing transformation project at a standstill in a context of uncertainty and turbulence? HEREWEAR offers you a hub with 40 resources and mentors to facilitate this transformation. And to better stay on course, identify the solutions that worked for you and sustain their impact, explore the resources of the appreciative approach. More about the investigation
SHOE TRAINING
SHOEDES
After an initial selection in France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania and Turkey, teams of designers will meet in Portugal for around ten days in February to each develop a creative prototype of shoes using second-hand, unused materials. or with a very low ecological footprint and to create a brand around this prototype with an iconic vocation, all using the courses developed in the first part of this program. Please contact Cedecs-TCBL to access this online course program.
INCLUSION
SHEMAKES
If in the USA Diversity – Equality – Inclusion programs are declining in companies as well as in educational environments (from primary schools to universities), they remain a priority in Europe and for all communities which develop innovation from collective, horizontal and integrative perspectives. The SHEMAKES community and inclusive training modules are concrete examples of women's contribution to innovation in the textile-clothing sector. More about the program
TEXTILE & CLOTHING TRAINING
VETRINE
Thank you to our 40 participants for attending the January presentation of our VETRINE online training program. This program allows you to explore new practices to contribute to a more circular textile & clothing sector. It is available in English now, and in 6 other languages from March 2025! Would you like to register? Do you have new questions?
TCBL brings people and organisations together to nurture a community and create a truly sustainable Textile and Clothing industry. Together, we like to share and learn, develop products and business, explore and prototype sustainable systems. Join us for Free, for a Fee or Forever.
INSPIRATIONS
Moncler launches a new collection of modular down jackets
After eliminating Velcro and zippers, the key to modularity is a magnetic button to connect a poncho, parka or military jacket to a Moncore down jacket. LIRE
Sustainable Brooks?
The brand, third brand in the US behind Hoka and On (in a $7.4 billion sneaker market), is committed to a responsibility program for 2030 and hopes to become an inspiration for many other brands. To be continued. LIRE
For Vogue Taiwan, Zhong Li photographs our unhealthy over-consumption of clothing
A photographic series linked by a trap of the void story. LIRE
Emergency for the Mediterranean region which is warming up very quickly
While we have crossed the +1.6°C average temperature in the world in 2024, the Mediterranean area is seeing its temperature increase by +2.3°C, with the consequences of rising sea levels, more hot water, a profound modification of natural resources. And of course, an impact on our ways of producing and consuming textiles. LIRE
AGENDA
ENSAD / Open Days
Discover the École des Arts Décoratifs – PSL de Paris on Friday January 31 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday February 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on its calendar
Transitions Project
February 5, Milan
Final conference of the project around the theme Shaping the training of the textile and fashion sector. Register
TexWorld Paris
February 10-12, 2025 - Le Bourget
1,200 manufacturers to weave the future and round tables on the challenges of the sector (with TCBL guests). Register
WSN Creative Hub Paris
Selection of around twenty emerging brands and presentations around the second skin, color, sustainable innovation, natural fibers and ecodesign
A big thank you to our contributors of the month, Marianna, Alexandra, Francesco and to our editors, Frédérique, Jean-Renaud.
Do you have questions or comments about the topics in this newsletter, or ideas about the textile industry? Do not hesitate to contact us
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