The Transitions Lab (T-Lab) gathered students and professionals from the textile and fashion sector at Città Studi Biella on February 4, 5, and 6.
The Transnational Transitions Conference was held in Milan on February 7, attracting around a
A Collaborative Approach to Innovation
The Transitions Project has been a pioneering initiative uniting research centers, vocational training institutions, and innovation clusters from Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Its goal has been to support the industry’s transition towards Industry 4.0 and a circular economy by developing new learning methods, tools, and best practices to help students, young designers, and professionals tackle real-world challenges.
Transitions Lab (TLab): A training program to support sustainability and digitalisation within the textile and fashion ecosystem
As part of the project’s final phase, the Transitions Lab (T-Lab) was held in Biella, a city with a strong textile heritage, offering an advanced training program tailored to different industry profiles. The curriculum combined theoretical sessions, industry visits, and hands-on testing of the Loopholes Toolkit, an innovative problem-solving methodology designed specifically for the textile and fashion sector.
Participants explored how digitalization and sustainability can be integrated into their work, engaging with industry leaders and testing newly developed tools in real-world business environments. The modular training structure allowed vocational students, university students, and professionals to benefit from specialized content aligned with their expertise levels.
The Transnational Transitions Conference: Key Discussions for the Future
The Transnational Transitions Conference took place at Confindustria Moda in Milan, bringing together industry professionals, policymakers, and educators. Discussions focused on digital transformation, sustainability, and skills development as key drivers for the future of textile and fashion.
Experts presented insights on supply chain transparency, circularity, and the role of digital tools in reshaping business models. The conference also featured the introduction of the Loopholes Toolkit, a strategic tool that fosters systemic thinking and creative problem-solving in the sector.
Panel discussions highlighted European strategies for sustainable growth, including emerging policies, educational initiatives, and innovations in textile production, retail, and design. Representatives from other Erasmus+ projects, including SIT Project, VETRINE Project, and ADDTEX Project, shared their experiences in addressing the twin transition—digital and green—within the industry.
With this conference, the Transitions Project officially comes to an end. In the coming months, the modular curriculum developed within the project will be published. The is already available for free on the Transitions Project website.
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