Textile Transition Academy – Materials, Models, Movements

Follow this hybrid course and explore the future of textiles in the track(s) of your choice. Discover biobased materials, regenerative business models, society and consumer behavior, and movements around local production and craftsmanship. The program combines expert insights, field visits, and experiences from fiber to end user and back.

This academy is designed for professionals, innovators, and changemakers in the textile sector, sustainability, and the circular economy who want to deepen their expertise and contribute to the transition toward a regenerative textile system.

Gain deep insights into the transition toward a biobased and regenerative textile economy.

Follow a learning track that aligns with your ambitions, guided by leading researchers and industry pioneers.

Apply new perspectives and methods directly in interactive masterclasses and group work with peers and frontrunners in the field.

Build a strong professional network for future exchange and collaboration.

Acquire the knowledge and practical tools needed to contribute meaningfully to circular and regenerative transformation.

Deepen your knowledge of the bio-economy and strengthen your role in the textile transition. In the Textile Transition Academy – Materials, Models, Movements, you choose a personalized learning track, work on practical assignments, and connect with professionals across sectors to co-create impactful solutions for a sustainable future.

The program includes four on-site course days, scheduled as follows:

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Friday, 24 April 2026 (field trip)

Thursday, 7 May 2026 (field trip)

Thursday, 11 June 2026

In addition to the four on-site course days, there will be an online morning with multiple live webinars on Thursday, 4 June 2026.

This academy is made possible by Wageningen Academy and partner Fibershed. NewTexEco supports the organisation of several learning lines and brings in expertise from the consortium through lectures, workshops and fieldtrips. Several partners such asEnschedeTextile City, Modint and State of Fashion and members of NewTexEco actively contribute to the programme, as well as the professorships from Saxion,Hogeschool van Amsterdam and ArtEZ University of the Arts. Thus, knowledge from research and practice is directly linked to the participants.

Based on your attendance you will receive a certificate after the programme is finished.
More information can be found on the Wageningen University site.