Textile Transition Academy: Materials, Models, Movements
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About this course- Online & On-site
- 4 days in 3 months
- € 1,475.00
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For who is this course fitting?
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.
Learning outcomes
- 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
Programme details
Deepen your knowledge of the bioeconomy and strengthen your role in the textile transition. In the Textile Transition Academy - Materials, Models, Movements, you will work on practical assignments, and connect with professionals across sectors to co-create impactful solutions for a sustainable future.
The programme includes four onsite course days, which are scheduled as follows:
- Thursday 23 April 2026
- Friday 24 April 2026 (field trip)
- Thursday 7 May 2026 (field trip)
- Thursday 11 June 2026
In addition to the four on-site course days, we will host an online morning with multiple live webinars on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
For the full programme, please download the flyer.
Textile Transition Academy is developed in close collaboration with Fibershed NL
Certification
Based on your attendance you will receive a certificate after the programme is finished
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Yes, that’s possible. You’re more than welcome to take part in several courses at the same time. Please bear in mind that taking part in several courses requires extra commitment and time.
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Thu 11 June 2026