Background

The fashion industry is the 2nd largest polluter in the world. Millions of tons of waste are generated every year, due to improper production practices and overconsumption habits. The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles 20 proposes actions for the entire lifecycle of textiles products, while supporting the ecosystem in the green and digital transitions. However, the new Strategy is putting increased legislative pressure on companies, and the majority of fashion manufacturing, distributing and retailing companies are unprepared. Equally unprepared is Fashion's VET Sector for the dynamic exchange of information within the industry, facilitating transfer of information and sustainable practices within the sector, and equipping its trainers and students with the necessary knowledge and skills, that subsequently arise from the circular economy around fashion. The Re-fashionable project aims to support the VET sector and the fashion industry to adapt to a more sustainable and circular work and study model. Partners will create digital tools for collaboration and education for all the fashion world protagonists: fashion schools, VET organisations, designers, producers, fashion agents, and environmental organisations mitigating climate change resulting from the fashion cycle. We want to make fashion more sustainable and guide the target groups in their journey to climate neutrality until 2050.