The textile industry has come under scrutiny from both the EU and local governments due to its significant consumption of natural resources and energy during production processes. The global value chains and lengthy lead times to market mean that orders are often based on forecasts rather than actual demand. Furthermore, the high consumption associated with fast fashion has contributed to a substantial amount of textile waste, most of which is currently incinerated. However, there is considerable innovation focused on enhancing the recycling of fibers.

Given these challenges, exchanging ideas and collaboratively pursuing key focus areas will be a central goal of the NTT. This session aims to discuss ideas and gather input to shape the group's objectives effectively.

The NTT will also build upon the knowledge and partnerships developed through the Nordic Textile Collaboration. (The Nordic Textile Collaboration - Miljøstyrelsen https://mst.dk/erhverv/groen-produktion-og-affald/affald-og-genanvendelse/affaldshaandtering/affaldsfraktioner/tekstilaffald/the-nordic-textile-collaboration)

We invite you to join us and share your insights and ideas to help shape this new textile transition group.

Agenda

Welcome remarks by Aalto University Provost Kristina Mäkelä
Overview of the Textile Transition Group (background, steering committee members, participant eligibility, number of meetings per year, experiences from other transition groups) by Lifestyle & Design Cluster CEO Betina Simonsen
Results and inputs from Nordic Textile Collaboration by the project leader The Danish Environment Agency, special consultant and Ph.d. Louise Munkholm
Sharing of information on interesting projects and pilots in Finland by Finnish Textile and Fashion CEO Marja-Liisa Niinikoski
Sharing information on textile education and research by Aalto University Professor Maarit Salolainen.
Discussion/input on how we can utilize the Transition Group & suggestions to activities