
Innovation & Sustainability in the Fashion & Textiles sector in NI
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This badge was issued to Kate McAllister
on 27 June 2023.
Earners of this badge have attended an in person workshop at Belfast Metropolitan College's Titanic Campus to explore how sustainability and innovation is being driven within the local fashion and textiles sector in Northern Ireland. The workshop included guest speakers from industry discussing the innovations and technologies they utilise when developing new sustainable fashion and textile products. Delivered by Belfast Metropolitan College and fully funded by the Connected NI programme.
Creative skills Design Environmental issues Collaboration Heritage Workshop Creative Fashion Textiles Participate Innovation SustainabilityCriteria
Earner has developed an awareness of environmental and sustainability issues, in particular, the impact the fashion/ textiles industry has on the environment.
Earner has positively engaged in the workshop by collaborating with peers, communicating and discussing the topic with others within the group.
Earner has developed an understanding of the heritage and innovation being delivered within the local linen industry and how this might be applied to their own business.
Earner has learned creative techniques to help reduce and re-use materials and textiles when planning the developing of new fashion products.
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Titanic Quarter Campus, 7 Queens Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT3 9DT
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