"We cannot just overproduce fibres, then overproduce yarns, then overproduce textiles and see if people buy them," he continued. Designers are able to produce samples of the designs they create "If there is transparency in the industry, you can start talking about what the process means to the planet," said Akkersdijk. The fashion industry alone contributes around 10 per cent of global carbon emissions. The showroom invites "conscious creators" to come and use Byborre CreateĪkkersdijk sees WoTO as the first step in reducing the environmental impact of the textile industry. It can also host exhibitions and talks about the work of its partners, who include The Woolmark Company, Parley for the Oceans, Parsons School of Design and the London College of Fashion. The WoTO showroom in Amsterdam represents a global network of suppliers, manufacturers, institutions and organisations who are working with Byborre to revolutionise the way that textiles are produced.įeaturing Byborre Create workstations and prototyping facilities, the space invites "conscious creators" to come in and produce design samples. Window of Textile Opportunities creates a network of industry partners "We want to see less and less materials used in the wrong way or on the wrong machines," he said, "to open up the gates to transparency in the industry."īyborre has taken this "open-source mindset" even further with the launch of its latest initiative, the Window of Textile Opportunities (WoTO).
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Fabrics can be easily customised with the toolĪkkersdijk said his aim is to "democratise responsible textile development". Read: Chromarama is a collection of vibrant tapestries designed for people with colour blindnessīyborre Create is linked to a library of material suppliers and textile manufacturers, so designers can find the right partners to responsibly produce their designs.Ĭurrently users have to be approved by Byborre, although the long-term aim is to open up access to anyone who wants to use the technology.