EDITORIAL
Dear readers, in this newsletter we offer you the latest from the VETRINE project by TCBL’s Alexandra Korey, the ViDi project about visually-based qualty control of production, and mapping interim results from FABRIX project. Plus some INSPIRATION news and your upcoming events AGENDA.
Happy reading!
PROJECTS
T&C TRAINING MATERIALS
VETRINE + Transitions Project
Numerous Erasmus+ projects met up in Milan during the final conference of Transitions, a project that has generated a useful toolkit in the form of a game full of prompts to help higher education and vocational students as well as startuppers develop more sustainable businesses. Cedecs-TCBL’s Alexandra Korey was also there to present the latest from the VETRINE project. Read her write up on this blog
DATA SCIENCE & AI
ViDi
To facilitate the relocation of production in Europe and to make manufacturing more efficient and competitive, manufacturing sectors must crucially improve their literacy in datascience and AI and apply them to real-life problems. This will enhance efficiency, client satisfaction, and contribute to improving their carbon footprint. The ViDi project is in the process of developing a course of 5-module course aimed at medium-sized SMEs. The first will be about visually-based quality control of production. Follow us for updates on news and events regarding this project. See more here
MAPPING
FABRIX
Spatial analysis of the evolution of the T&C industry and of circular practises in two pilot cities, Rotterdam and Amsterdam, will help researchers from the FABRIX project guide city planning and policy recommendations. Learn about interim results of this work here
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INSPIRATIONS
The EU manifesto for circular fashion
Just published, The Manifesto, developed in collaboration with over 300 member companies, serves as a practical tool for European stakeholders. READ
European Forum Alpbach (EFA) seeks 80 ideas for Europe to jointly drive forward an ambitious vision for the future, addressing current challenges and contributing to strenthening a democratic Europe. Can textiles play a part ? Why not. Submit ideas here by March 31. READ
Eurofound webinar on AI
How can Europe be competitive using the array of AI technologies, and how can SMEs ensure that they do not miss out on this opportunity? READ
Resources about Greenhouse Gases
The digital sector is estimated to be responsible for 3,4% of the world GHG (source GreenIT, 2019). This footprint would come approximately half and half from infrastructure – networks, data centers – and from final usage – namely the faster change in ITC hardware, the exponential use of communication. Various interesting resources can be found here
AGENDA
Fashion Revolution Week
April 22-27
Time to plan your contribution or involvement in the activities of Fashion Revolution week and add it to the official calendar. Find out more
Fab Month April
April is also Fab Month organized by The Fab Foundation. There is an open Call for proposals on the theme of Bold Ideas, Real Impact. Here is the form to submit proposals by March 17 2025.
Carbon Footprint Expo, Paris
Until 11 May 2025
An exhibition titled Carbon footprint is a useful overview with best cases notably in the food sector and innovative solutions. Find out more
Dress Codes, London
13 March - 30 November 2025
Kensington Palace presents the exhibition Dress Codes: Decoding the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection which promises a drool-worthy exploration of never-before seen royal clothing. Find out more
A big thank you to our contributors of the month, Jesse Marsh and Guy Buyle, and to our editors, Alexandra, Frédérique, Jean-Renaud.
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