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The reuse of textiles has enormous potential - the challenge is to make it easy, attractive and accessible
The reuse of textiles is a form of consumption that is constantly increasing in popularity and has many positive effects. However, there are still challenges associated with the reuse of......
Does second-hand replace buying of new clothes?
When buying second-hand clothes instead of new ones you save natural resources. Materials that were needed to produce those old clothes, get a prolonged life, and there’s no need to adopt new......
The future of circular textile through startups
The textile industry is facing a revolution. The development of technology and people's increased interest in responsibility and sustainability are taking the textile industry in one direction, while......
Hey consumer, awake your sleeping capital!
A favorite pair of pants that don't fit anymore, a dress bought two years ago for a friend’s wedding, a sale bargain you barely used. Almost everyone of us has some clothes that are hiding in our......
Exploring the Second-hand Shop Scene in Turku
We interviewed five second-hand shops in Turku about their business, there were three different business models involved. Two were private booth shops, two with categorized selling systems and one......
Future Textile Manufacturing – Workshop 12.3.2024
Future Textile Manufacturing workshop creates a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and engage in discussions on the challenges in textile sector, and how these can be overcome with the new......
