Category: Best practices

DAI is a brand created by an executive woman who wanted to start wearing comfortable clothes. They have some references with different body shapes and tips to take advantage of your body. They have a tool to help women find their best trousers.Some of their positive impacts are the following: Websitehttps://daiwear.com/pages/our-story

Coleo is a company that provides services in terms of sustainability, covering the whole value chain, from textile waste management to clothes manufacturing. Coleo is…. Recycling:     In its streamlined facilities, automated textile sorting with artificial vision technology and blockchain-powered tools converge, ensuring traceability of origins and material quality throughout the recycling journey. Fibres:            This tale of reinvention starts with the recycled garments breaking down until they become raw materials once again: first fibre, then […]

Cóndor is a children’s fashion brand committed to the well-being and comfort of children. Designed and manufactured in Barcelona, it is recognised for its quality and know-how after many years of experience. Cóndor is authentic, responsible and trustworthy. Exclusive designs, simple lines, and great personality present in a universe of colours. Sizes are available for babies up to the age of 14 years. Condor is the brand of the company Aretex, SAU, founded in 1898 in Arenys de […]

For almost 100 years now, tailoring has been the passion of CARL GROSS. With a love to excellence and modernity they create men‘s clothing, which stands out from the crowd with Italian stylistics, German fit certainty and quality. Finest details, first-class processing features and high-quality fabrics ensure that traditional handicrafts and the art of tailoring are perceptible and visible in every style, without loosing sight of the zeitgeist. With their experience they guarantee men style […]

Valet de Pique is the story of an encounter between a young entrepreneur and a family factory in the heart of Paris, with a century-old know-how as a saddler and harness maker. Valet de Pique is a “made in France” leather goods brand. Local, sustainable and authentic, we design simple, elegant and customizable pieces. WEBSITEhttp://www.valetdepique.fr/

Hul le Kes is a Dutch circular and social fashion brand. All garments are made from existing materials within the Netherlands and Portugal.  All garments by Hul le Kes are designed for men, women and all other genders. Hul le Kes’ Pollock Furoshiki Wraps encapsulate sustainable luxury and represent a conscious choice towards a greener future. Each wrap is made at the Hul le Kes Recovery Studio from post-consumer bedding and dyed with natural dyes. […]

Benjamin Mandos founded GOT BAG and developed the world’s first backpack made of Ocean Impact Plastic. The company’s mission is to rid the oceans of plastic waste. To do this, GOT BAG established its first clean-up program in Demak, Indonesia. Here, participants collect Ocean Impact plastic, i.e., plastic in the sea or coastal areas. The GOT BAG products impress with their minimalist, timeless design. The ROLLTOP has established itself as an ideal all-rounder. WEBSITEhttps://got-bag.com/

959 NINEFIVENINE® is an eco-design line, composed of pieces made with upcycled car seatbelts and innovative sustainable fabrics. A creative and versatile idea, carried out by designer Paolo Ferrari, who took the inspiration for the brands name from the year 1959 when Volvo introduced the first seatbelt on the market. This link emphasizes both the importance of used materials and the values involved in the project like respect and care towards the people and the surrounding […]

The Fornari brand was born from an artisan tradition in 1965, specializing in the manufacture of scarves and ties, we have a vintage archive of our own designs from which we continually draw to create, with new ideas, all our exclusive products. For some time the company was dedicated to the world of UPCYCLE by making bags from vintage products of military origin and making plaid scarves and ponchos from used silk dresses by composing […]

Brunello Cucinelli, founded in 1978 by the eponymous stylist and entrepreneur, is an Italian maison operating in the absolute luxury goods sector which specializes in cashmere and in the international informal luxury pret-à-porter sector. Brunello Cucinelli’s success is rooted in the history and legacy of great craftsmanship as well as in modern design: a quality strategy founded on a combination of innovation and artisan skill. The attention and the care taken in manufacturing the product […]

Reginnova NE is an innovation, sustainable development and community support non-profit association set up in October 2016 with the main purpose of boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness of the textile sector in the NE Development Region of Romania. It is aiming to support innovation and sustainable development of the regional fashion and garment manufacturing industry. BEST PRACTICE ADOPTION LEVELMulti-organisational RELATIONSustainability, Circularity, Digitalization WEBSITEhttps://reginnova.org/

Katty Fashion was founded in 2003 and has 2 decades of expertise in offering bespoke flexible high-end manufacturing services for all categories of women wears for over 50 EU brands. Winner of C-voucher competition in 2019 and BoostUP Transform CLC EAST EITM Competition in 2020, we focus on an innovative and sustainable business model with a bottom-up, agile approach in the development of viable techniques/services of zero-pre consumer waste in collaborative design, product development and […]

UtilDeco is the social insertion enterprise established by “Close to You” Foundation Romania (ADV), in 2008, as an employment solution for young people with disabilities, those who come from the child protection system or from families with problems. Since 2002, the ADV Foundation has been running programs to facilitate the insertion of HIV-positive young people into the labor market (vocational therapy services, training courses and professional guidance). The failure to hire these young people and […]

TAAS Consultancy is a young company that has emerged in response to the market need for quality services specific niche areas of technical assistance and strategic management consulting.The founder, who is a senior consultant with expertise in strategic planning, regional development and implementation of business ideas, projects and procedures, ensures the services we promote and develop with references and name that she has. The expertise acquired is due entirely to her mentors within the meaning […]

Established in 2010, Tudor Personal Tailor brought a British, made-to measure private tailoring concept to Romania. The Tudor clothing consists of power business, ceremony and casual suits, shoes, bags and accessories. You can find Tudor Tailor in two exclusive showrooms, inside Athenee Palace Hilton (1-3, Episcopiei Str., Bucharest) BEST PRACTICE ADOPTION LEVELOrganisationalNationalInternational RELATIONSustainability, Digitalization WEBSITEwww.tudor-tailor.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/tudorsuits

VAER is a Danish company that transforms discarded jeans and workwear into upcycled sneakers. Because they upcycle, they don’t have to shred the textiles and make them into a new material, they just use the textiles as they are, which saves lots of valuable resources. Their mission is to make textile upcycling scalable, so they can give a new life to as many textiles as possible. They are currently selling B2C, but are also doing […]

Pellenc ST, a leader in sustainable solutions, has revolutionized textile waste sorting, paving the way for a more environmentally friendly approach to waste management. Their cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes ensure efficient sorting, maximized material recovery, and minimized environmental impact. Pellenc ST’s groundbreaking approach to textile waste sorting is driving sustainability and reshaping the industry’s practices. By focusing on advanced sorting technologies, tailored solutions, and collaboration for change, they are making a significant impact on […]

At the forefront of artistic design, 13A’TIPIK is a company that blends creativity, innovation, and sustainability to create unique and inspiring creations. Through their commitment to eco-friendly practices and their unwavering passion for art, 13A’TIPIK has established itself as a trailblazer in the industry. The workshop places sustainability at the heart of its artistic endeavours. By combining artistic vision with eco-conscious practices, they have redefined what it means to create responsibly and ethically. The company’s […]

Best practice identified during Cluster visit and Capacity Building Programme in France – FASK FASK is a dynamic association that brings textile manufacturers together, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective growth. By building a strong network and facilitating connections within the industry, FASK empowers manufacturers to thrive in a competitive market and navigate industry challenges. FASK recognizes the power of a collective network. By uniting textile manufacturers, they create a supportive ecosystem where members can […]

The heat transfer sublimation printing process is a great eco-friendly and highly sustainable printing technique. It is not only simple, but also efficient in creating bright and interesting prints on fabric. It is a fantastic technique that’s used by top designers and visual artists. CLOTH project participants in the CXC Ruse/Bucharest were acquainted with sublimation printing at GABIC – producer of flags and offering sublimation printing services. Sublimation printing is a chemical process that imprints a […]