THREADs Meeting in Borås, Sweden

From 3–5 November 2026, THREADs project partners gathered in Borås, Sweden, for three days of project meetings, knowledge exchange and discussions about the future of textile waste and circular design.

The programme included project meetings, seminars and participation in Borås Textile Days, where partners contributed to discussions on textile innovation and sustainability. The event also featured the "Reimagine Resources" exhibition, part of THREADs, showcasing samples and work by selected designers, including TextilBarinn from Iceland. It gave visitors an opportunity to see some of the work being done within the project and explore different creative approaches to textile waste.

Representing the Textile Center were our TextileLab managers, Sarah and Alissa, who took an active part throughout the event. They helped set up the exhibition and participated in the Rethinking Resources seminar and panel discussion, sharing their experience and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of working with textile resources. The seminar focused on the question: “How can designers turn textile waste into new opportunities?” and explored the creative potential of textile waste and how designers can find new ways to use materials and resources. Participants also had the opportunity to join guided tours of the laboratories at the Swedish School of Textiles, offering a closer look at the facilities, equipment and research taking place there.

As always, meeting with project partners is a great opportunity to exchange knowledge, share what we are working on and strengthen collaboration!

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