Textile Transition Academy – Materials, Models, Movements

This academy is designed for professionals, innovators, and changemakers in textiles, sustainability, and circular economy who want to expand their expertise and influence the transition towards regenerative textile systems.

• Gain deep insights into the transition toward a biobased and regenerative textile economy
• Follow a learning track that aligns with your ambitions, guided by leading researchers and industry pioneers
• Apply new perspectives and methods directly in interactive masterclasses and group work with peers and frontrunners
• Build a strong professional network for future exchange and collaboration
• Gain knowledge and practical tools needed to contribute meaningfully to circular and regenerative transformation

Deepen your knowledge of the bioeconomy and strengthen your role in the textile transition. In the Textile Transition Academy - Materials, Models, Movements, you choose a personalised learning track, work on practical assignments, and connect with professionals across sectors to co-create impactful solutions for a sustainable future.

You can choose between the following tracks:

• Biobased Materials
• Society & Consumer Behaviour
• Regenerative Business Models
  +Design & Craftsmanship for Circularity

The programme includes four onsite course days, which are scheduled as follows (the field trip days will be determined).

• Thursday 19 March 2026
• Thursday 9 April 2026 or Thursday 16 April 2026 (depending on the track you follow)
• Thursday 11 June 2026

For the full programme, please download the flyer.

Textile Transition Academy is developed in close collaboration with Fibershed NL

Based on your attendance you will receive a certificate after the programme is finished