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Textile Transition Academy – Materials, Models, Movements

Join our four month hybrid course and explore the future of textiles in the track of your choice. Dive into biobased materials, circular design and craftsmanship, regenerative business models and/or onsumer behavior.

The program combines expert insights, field visits, and hands-on collaboration to inspire real change in textile systems, from fibre to end-user and back.

Organised by Wageningen Academy
Date

Thu 19 March 2026 until Thu 11 June 2026

Duration Hybrid program of 5 days in total spread over 4 months
Price EUR 1,795.00
Price description Enjoy a 15% early bird discount when you register before 31 December 2025. The course fee covers tuition, course materials, field trips, lunch and refreshments.

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This academy is designed for professionals, innovators, and changemakers in textiles, sustainability, and circular economy who want to expand their expertise and influence the transition towards regenerative textile systems.

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  • Gain deep, track-specific expertise and practical tools applicable to their work
  • Reflect on your personal and organisational role in the transition to a bio-economy.
  • Develop strategies and solutions addressing real-life challenges within your chosen focus area
  • Benefit from cross-track collaboration, peer feedback, and expert guidance

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

You can choose between the following tracks:

  • Biobased Materials
  • Society & Consumer Behaviour
  • Regenerative Business Models
  • Design & Craftsmanship for Circularity

The programme includes four onsite course days, which are scheduled as follows (the field trip days will be determined).
  • Thursday 19 March 2026
  • Thursday 9 April 2026 or Thursday 16 April 2026 (depending on the track you follow)
  • Thursday 11 June 2026

For the full programme, please download the flyer.

Textile Transition Academy is developed in close collaboration with Fibershed NL

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Based on your attendance you will receive a certificate after the programme is finished

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Join this course now, or download the flyer first.