2024-2027 // Fabrix

FABRIX seeks to simultaneously improve the textile and clothing (T&C) industry in Europe as well as enhance the urban planning of these manufacturing functions.

Situated within a rigorous academic framework of theory and methodology, FABRIX works in two very diverse case study cities, Athens and Rotterdam. A systemic mapping and collaborative approach that unites the many stakeholders and players in the T&C as well as related industries hopes to address challenges that both SMEs and cities have in re-situating manufacturing in a socially just and aesthetically pleasing urban context. Through collaboration and spatial connections, we will be able to encourage greater circularity for a truly localized economy.

Project partners Cedecs-TCBL will be responsible for the communication, dissemination and exploitation of the project and will contribute experience in ecosystem building and T&C-specific training. This includes everything from the publicly visible aspects of branding and social media to the long-term sustainability of the ecosystems created and of project results. The outcomes of the FABRIX project will be available to TCBL Association members, who may also be involved in early testing of prototypes or ideas.