EDITORIAL

In this newsletter, our invitation to respond to a quick survey on the footwear sector, highlights of the HEREWEAR Hub and the  HEREWEAR project, as well as a teaser about our next training Vetrine program. And of course, inspirations and some rendez-vous which may interest you.

Happy reading!

GUIDED TOUR

HEREWEAR HUB

During the Ecosystex conference (October 2024), two guided tours and a workshop allowed more than a hundred participants to view the 40 resource cards to understand and explore the different stages of bio-sourced, local and circular creation, from the origin of the threads (raw material from waste)... to the different prototypes developed in fashion and corporate wear. To learn more. Download the detailed PDFs associated with these resources by becoming TCBL community member.

BIO REGION

TCBL

The main idea of the bio region is to rethink the occupation of a territory based on the resources it has, mainly water. This involves redefining territories based on rivers and their watersheds, acting on the balance between human activities and natural environments, and organizing production circuits on scales that allow the regeneration of ecosystems. TCBL uses it to integrate natural resources into several production chains, including the textile industry. More about the bio region

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

CORDIS

In this publication, six European projects from the Ecosystex community present their research and innovation results, with the ambition of reducing pressure on resources and maximizing recycling. Alongside Glaukos (reusing plastic pollution from the oceans), SCIRT (improving sorting and assessing an overall production cost), TRICK (developing traceability on the blockchain), NewCotton (recycling cotton in an innovative way) and My-Fi (producing alternatives to leather based on mycelium), HEREWEAR demonstrates that a local and circular bio-sourced sector is possible. More on Cordis

TRAINING

VETRINE

Following the needs identified in the initial study of the project, VETRINE's Capacity Building Programme focuses on five modules: Sustainable apparel production methods & product management; Raw materials used & their environmental impact; Textile engineering; Entrepreneurship; Digital Product Passport. Are you curious or learning? The launch of this program is planned for the end of November. Stay informed on the site www.vetrine.eu and the project's social networks.