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Join us for the second time to the  in-person textiles symposium in collaboration with SustainaLab | Clean & Unique | Circular Textiles Amsterdam

Organized to rethink how we design, use, and reuse products, SustainaLab and Clean & Unique are proud to host the second edition of this Circular Textiles Conference. After the great success of last year’s event, we are once again opening our doors as an official hub and closing symposium of the Circular Economy Week to showcase innovative approaches to building a circular economy.

Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to fostering connections and collaboration in the transition towards a local, circular, and regenerative textile economy. Organized in collaboration with Clean & Unique, an award-winning platform that simplifies sustainability by connecting fashion brands with experts to build ethical and transparent supply chains. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry pioneers, gain insights into the latest research on reducing environmental impacts caused by microfibers, and establish new partnerships for future collaboration.

The conference consists of several separate events, allowing you to attend the full day or register for individual sessions based on your interests and availability. In between events, participants are welcome to use the workspaces in Matrix ONE.

Program Overview

10.00 – 12.00 | Current state of Textiles & Sustainability

• Dr. Kayleigh Bruijn, Project & Partnership Coordinator Sustainable Healthcare at Amsterdam UMC, will address the need for safer alternatives to reusable surgical textiles – such as operating gowns and drapes – with a particular focus on the development and implementation of PFAS-free solutions. Followed by a panel discussion.
• Dr. Antonia Praetorius, Associate Professor at University of Amsterdam, will elaborate on microplastic release during the washing of clothing, a citizen science project. Followed by a panel discussion.
• Marten Boels about Circular Textiles Amsterdam – A new ecosystem platform in the Metropool Region of Amsterdam

12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch

Participants can order a hot lunch at NEO Restaurant, vegetarian/vegan options are available. (payable on-site €8,75).

13:00 – 15:00 | Circularity in Textiles

• Laura Vicaria, Program Director at Denim Deal on closing the loop in denim and scale the use of post-consumer cotton in denim. Followed by a panel discussion with Saxion University and Julien Baart from JOGGroup.
• What if circularity doesn’t start with recycling — but with regeneration? Sanne van den Dungen from Raddis Cotton in conversation with Gijs Spoor from The Green Silk Road.

15:00 – 16:00 | Breakout sessions

• Natural Circularity: Is your sweatshirt the problem — or part of the solution? A session with Sanne van den Dungen and Niccy Kol from Raddis Cotton and Gijs Spoor from The Green Silk Road.
• Marten Boels on Circular Textiles Amsterdam – Workshop to understand the hurdles going circular.

16:00 – 17:00 | Networking drinks

This symposium on Circular Textiles is a collaboration between SustainaLab, Clean and Unique and Circular Textiles Amsterdam/ Metropool Regio Amsterdam.

Mark your calendar and join us — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

link to EVENTBRITE tickets  

Set within the inspiring makers’ space of Ragnarok in Zwolle, this special afternoon brings together a community of designers, makers, thinkers, and doers who are actively shaping the future of textiles.

At the heart of this gathering is a shared principle: use what is already there. Together with Ragnarok, we explore how existing materials, knowledge, and systems can become the foundation for a new, circular textile economy.

We are proud to welcome contributions from Aarden, Erik Toenake, and Bas Slootman (The Fabric Connector) — each bringing their own perspective on rethinking resources, reconnecting supply chains, and unlocking the value of what already exists.

In addition, Niki de Schrijver (COSH! Conscious Shopping) will share insights into building both physical and digital shopping routes in cities. After successfully introducing COSH! in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Arnhem together with Clean & Unique, she will highlight how data, transparency, and storytelling can guide consumers towards more conscious choices — and why local ecosystems matter more than ever.

Ragnarok’s pre-opening offers a first glimpse into new creative work and collaborations, making this gathering especially meaningful. Expect an evening filled with curiosity, connection, and creative energy — a space to exchange ideas, spark new collaborations, and celebrate progress together.

Whether you’ve been part of Clean & Unique for years or are newly connected to our platform, you are warmly invited to join us. Come meet, learn, and be inspired — and raise a glass with us to what’s ahead.

link to tickets  eventbrite

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Op 20 november heeft Roosmarie Ruigrok je meegenomen in de waardeketen van de textiel industrie. Kijk terug op YOUTUBE zie link onderaan.

Heb je dit gemist? geen punt, meld je aan nú aan en ontvang direct een mail waarmee je kunt starten. de uitzending van 20 november is op youtube te bekijken.  www.mijnstijlid.nl

Alle uitzendingen nu op YOUTUBE

InHolland University are organising a conference for everyone involved in the fashion industry and the LLSF. The theme is Respect True Pricing, and they will be sharing knowledge via a knowledge catwalk and trying to add value with relevant workshops. The students also want to test their designs so that they can then use them to make an impact.

Four students of the Living Lab are working on a project for Clean & Unique.

Come over to Haarlem on the 8th January. You you can already registerusing the QR code on the link below. We hope to see a large turnout!