Did you know that at least 172 hands touch your garment during the industrial manufacturing process? All clothes are handmade. With factory visits, guest workshops and open talks we stepped into the world of textiles involving fibers, yarns, fabrics, patterns, printing, sewing, repairing, reuse and their afterlife. Join the (material) movie night and see what …
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Future Fibers
The textiles industry is one the most polluting realities on our planet infamous its mass-production of cheap clothing and unethical labor practices. This year’s design and production course we decided to explore and share a more positive side of textiles with innovative ways to rescue materials, do-it-yourself production and (re)considering the value of making. With …
Fashion Revolution Week
This year’s Fashion Revolution Week is happening from 18–24 April 2022. Please see our overview below where we share the actions by and for students, graduates and staff at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano – including a few tips! Wednesday 20th – Clothing WorkshopThe Italian-Brazilian fashion designer Maria Pasqualini will be hosting a clothing transformation …