FROM FISH LEATHER TO CAPSULE CLOSETS: THE FUTURE OF FASHION IN A WARMING WORLD
By Outi Räsänen. Oulu University of Applied Sciences In our lifetimes—over the past 40 to 60 years—the basic styles of clothing have not changed drastically. We still wear pants, skirts, shirts, blouses, jackets, and dresses. In Finland, due to our northern climate, clothing for outdoor activities and cold weather is nearly a necessity. Perhaps the […]
FASHION INDUSTRY UNDER THE LEGISLATIVE LOOP
By Juliana Penagos Nigrinis, Lidia Morcillo & Clara Solé (MODACC) An industry Under Watch The fast fashion industry has left a multiplicity of negative impacts around the world, such as environmental degradation, social injustice and excessive waste production. Over the years, many fashion brands have shifted their mindsets to create solutions that promote more positive impacts. […]
Initiating the CRAFT-IT4SD Learning Ecosystems
The CRAFT-IT4SD project is designed to develop Learning Ecosystems/Hubs for fashion and related Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) through a progressive, step-by-step approach. These ecosystems aim to foster local and regional excellence in education, support CCSI’s adaptation to climate transitions, and create a knowledge-based, sustainable economy. They are based on quadruple-helix partnerships, focusing […]
The CRAFT-IT4SD approach to Micro-Credentials
The CRAFT-IT4SD Learning Ecosystem Teams (LET) have started to build capacity, develop action plans for business models and emerging technologies, and foster innovation. A key feature of CRAFT-IT4SD is its focus on micro-credentials, which provide learners with competency-based recognition in areas like sustainable business models, craft techniques, and digital innovation. These micro-credentials allow learners to […]
REVIVING AUTHENTIC CRAFTS WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
By Aura Mihai, Antonela Curteza, Ramona Budeanu & Dorin Ionesi. Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (TUIASI) How emerging is additive manufacturing? Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has rapidly emerged as a transformative technology across various industries, notably in fashion and textiles, where it enables the creation of intricate designs while minimising material waste (Melnikova […]
Exploring the Future through Craft, Culture, and Technology with The Thing from the Future
We’re thrilled to announce the second publication from the CRAFT-IT4SD Learning Community: “The Thing from the Future: Craft, Culture and Digital Technologies”. In this article, the authors reflect on their use of the imagination game “The Thing from the Future”, originally developed by Situation Lab (Candy & Watson, 2015), as a creative method to initiate […]
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ASPIRATIONS AND ALTERNATIVES IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION BUSINESS MODELS
By Annu Markkula, Päivi Petänen & Hannamaija Tuovila. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Exploring Future Development Aspirations and Alternatives in Sustainable Fashion Business Models What kind of benefits or new value opportunities could sufficiency-based business models provide to enhance fashion’s sustainability? Would there be negative outcomes, and what kind of changes and sacrifices might […]
CRAFT-IT4SD launches Learning Community on LinkedIn
We are pleased to announce the launch of the CRAFT-IT4SD Learning Community on LinkedIn, an online hub designed to support collaboration, knowledge exchange, and skills development across the craft, fashion, creative, and cultural and creative sectors. This new platform is part of the broader CRAFT-IT4SD project, an EU-funded initiative focused on promoting sustainability, innovation, and […]
MODACC, The Catalan fashion cluster drives sustainability with the training series «From challenge to opportunity»
Sustainability has become a key factor for the competitiveness of the textile industry. To provide the necessary tools to tackle new environmental and regulatory challenges, the Catalan Fashion Cluster (MODACC) is launching the training series «From Challenge to Opportunity», a set of sessions designed to help businesses and professionals integrate sustainability into their business models. […]
CRAFT-IT4SD project holds first Plenary Meeting in Igualada, Spain, hosted by MODACC
The first Plenary Meeting of the CRAFT-IT4SD project took place on October 17 and 18, 2024, in Igualada, Spain, hosted by MODACC (The Catalan Fashion Cluster). The event brought together key project partners from across Europe to discuss progress, share insights, and plan the next steps for the project’s mission to integrate sustainability and digital […]