EDITORIAL
Dear readers,
In the TCBL network, we are concerned with the deep transformation of the Textile and Clothing sector. In this month’s newsletter, find some food for thought to be applied to your own innovative and developmental paths, whether from a systemic or entrepreneurial perspective.
Happy reading!
PROJECTS
INDUSTRIAL SYMBIOSIS
FABRIX
Last week in Athens, Greece, the partners of the Fabrix project came together to share insights, align next steps, and strengthen our collaboration. Fabrix connects spatial and urban planning with socioeconomic transformation. Athens was the perfect place to feel that connection: a city with rich layers of history, creativity, and industrial change. We made progress towards the next phase of our project, in which a platform to encourage industrial symbiosis and community building activities will be piloted in Athens and Rotterdam. Sign up for the Fabrix newsletter here
TAILORING
Green Startups
Do you want to develop your independent company to market your tailoring skills and to contribute to environmentally-friendly, ethical, and circular fashion? Follow our new Erasmus+ project Green Fashion Startup. Here, we are designing and pre-testing six modules to solve the issues related to the creation of your own company. The official launch of the online program will take place September 2025 and in four languages. Stay tuned on instagram
SYSTEM THINKING
Bio-based materials
As was demonstrated in the HEREWEAR project, working with bio-based materials requires navigating complexity, and relies on pioneers who take time to proactively explore natural alternatives, to actualise traditional practices and shift the mindset of production to communing and meta values. This well-researched article from TimeLab suggests how we can embrace uncertainty in biomaterials research. More here
Are you a member of the TCBL Association yet? Members share knowledge and experience, network and develop new projects through services available to all paid, accredited members.
INSPIRATIONS (or not)
Vinted, number one garment retailer in France in Q1 2025 (source : IFM consumer barometer).
The Vinted C2C platform has been supporting the growth of the second-hand sector since 2008, with now 23 million French users, specifically among younger targets (18-34 years). This is positive - as it pushes the reuse of garments - although it continues to promote a form of fast-turnover of fashion (if not fast-fashion itself).
Read the news in French / in English
Keen, the American sustainable footwear brand born 2003 now produces quality boots using robots in a new Kentucky factory with only 24 people and promises to sell them at a reasonable price. A model for reshoring? Read the news
Fairly Made, the mobile app that helps you understand your fashion purchase is based on the development of a native platform to support brands’ journey towards their impact. Their new funding - 15 million euros - is dedicated to accelerate that growth and significantly contribute to the transition of shared awareness in the sector. Read the news
Ultra-fast fashion business model
Investigation in the Shein business model reveals that they outsource creative propositions to fabrics and garments producers and associate payment speed to the success of the models chosen and the quality of service. However, some sub-contractors believe that this system probably will collapse. More in French
AGENDA
Textile Recycling Expo
4-5 June, Brussels
The first fair dedicated exclusively to the transformation of textile waste. Find out more
France Quantum
10 June, Paris, Station F
The 4th edition of the quantum ecosystem to explore, connect and democratize quantum-based solutions. Find out more
VIVATECH
11-14 June, Paris
Discover the power of AI: a game-changer for business and society. Get your pass: access to all 4 days of the event and the networking platform. Find out more
Future Fabrics Expo
24 June, London
The largest dedicated showcase for sourcing certified, sustainably and responsibly produced materials returns to Magazine London. Find out more
A big thank you to our contributors of the month, Guy Buyle, Jean-François Vermont, and to our editors, Alexandra, 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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