About the Webinar
In the 21st century, nearly one-sixth of the population in the world work in fashion industry. The market value of fashion industry is approximately US$3.3 trillion, accounting for 2% of the global GDP. The explosive growth of consumer demand has also brought irreversible resources waste and energy depletion. Underutilization and lack of recycling cause a staggering economic loss of $500 billion a year. Sustainable design has become an inevitable trend in the future fashion industry. Whether independent designers or fashion companies are changing the past production models and design methods actively, and achieving sustainable fashion in terms of materials, technology, and design. The consumption concept changed subsequently, abandoning complicated styles and shifting from paying for design to paying for emotional value.
This virtual academic seminar invites experts and scholars in the fields of education, enterprise and design to share sustainable issues related to clothing and textiles and have further discussion with graduate students. Participants will share the current situation, development trends, related materials and technology of fashion sustainability, as well as traditional techniques and design innovations to provide references of sustainability in academic research and industry development, which is of great significant to promote the research and practice of sustainability globally.
Joint Organizer
Donghua University (DHU)
Donghua University (DHU), formerly China Textile University, was founded in 1951 in Shanghai. Its feature disciplines, such as Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, International Trade, Material Science, and Information Technology have received high reputation both domestically and abroad. DHU is a multi-disciplinary university with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across a vast field of disciplines including engineering, economics, management, literature and art, laws, science, and education. It has 13 colleges and schools, offering 54 undergraduate programs, 59 master’s degree programs, 30 doctoral degree programs, and 5 postdoctoral research programs.
College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University
College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University is located at Donghua University’s Yan An Campus, which is right in the downtown of Shanghai city. The predecessor of the college is traced back to Textile Design Program firstly opened in 1982. Gradually, with the setting up of Fashion Design and Engineering Program and Industrial Arts program, the college is founded in 1993 named “College of Fashion”, becoming the earliest secondary college in national comprehensive Universities, and it changed its name into “College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University” in 2015. Currently, with a total number of 3000 faculty and students, College of Fashion and Design is a key construction school in Donghua University.
The University of Novi Sad (UNS)
The University of Novi Sad (UNS), founded in 1960, is the second largest state university in Serbia. It consists of 14 faculties located in the four major cities of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina: Novi Sad, Subotica, Zrenjanin and Sombor. The University of Novi Sad has over forty thousand students on bachelor level and over six thousand students on master and doctoral level of studies. It offers around 350 study programmes in all science disciplines (humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, technical sciences and medical sciences), as well as arts (fine, performance, music and applied arts).
The Global Sustainable Fashion Week (GSFW)
The Global Sustainable Fashion Week (GSFW) is a unique event combining internationalconferences, workshops, displays and fashion shows in sustainable, ethicalfashion at the same time. The participants, lecturers, eco designers, different institutions and supporters represent all the continents stating their serious endeavour to work together for a better eco-conscious fashion/world.
Transylvania Textile & Fashion Council
Transylvania Textile & Fashion is a regional cluster in the field of textile and fashion located in the center region in Romania and was founded in 2013 and currently has 44 members, 32 of which are small and medium enterprises. Besides the SME’s, members include universities, research institutions, consulting companies, city councils.
Óbuda University
Óbuda University one of the largest universities in Hungary. Serving the science by providing practice-oriented education and transferring the knowledge at high standards by research and innovation is the fundamental mission of the Óbuda University consisted of 7 faculties, an educational center, and three doctoral schools, located in 2 campuses in Budapest and one in Székesfehérvár. The University's academic spectrum is incredibly diverse; students can choose from numerous engineering programs in various fields of the creative industry. The institution offers over twenty B.Sc. and more than ten M.Sc., diverse vocational training programs in Hungarian, and several English-language study programs.
3 DAYS SCHEDULE
Welcome to Join us
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Session 1:
What is sustainability in fashion and textile?
(UTC+8)
Date: 2020/12/9
Time: 18:00-21:30
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Session 2:
How could sustainable material and technique affect our life?
(UTC+8)
Date: 2020/12/10
Time: 18:00-21:30
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Session 3:
Evolution of design and business for sustainability
(UTC+8)
Date: 2020/12/11
Time: 18:00-21:30
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Greeting to Participants
Webinar Coordinator
Guoxiang Yuan, Ph.D, Associate Professor, College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University
Prof. Jianyong Yu
President of Donghua University
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
Dr. Bojan Lalić
Adviser of Minister of Innovation and Technological Development, Government of Republic of Serbia
Associate Professor of University of Novi Sad
Prof. Mingwei Zhao
Director of International Cooperation Office, Donghua University
Prof. Jun Li
Dean of College of Fashion and Design, Donghua Unviersity
Prof. Vasilije Petrović
Professor of Technical faculty "Mihajlo Pupin" Zrenjanin, Novi Sad University
Dr. Gabriella Mányi Walek
President at National Fashion League Hungary
Éva Gászpor
President of Transylvania Textile & Fashion Cluster
Dr. Edit Csanák
Vice Dean, Head of Product Design Institute of Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering, Óbuda University
SESSION ONE
What is sustainability in fashion and textile?
(UTC+8)
Time: 18:00-21:30
Date: 9 Dec 2020
Dr. John Wilson
Textiles and Sustainability
Professor, Vice-Director Centre for Creative Industries, Academic Director Centre of International Programme, Donghua University
MSc Anita Milosavljević
Sustainable Fashion as An Ecological Necessity, Future and Trend
Technical faculty "Mihajlo Pupin" Zrenjanin, Novi Sad University
Davide Righi
How to Drive Fashion Sustainability Within Textile and Apparel Industry
KTA China General Manager, Garmon Chemicals, Kemin Group
Cornelia Kangur
Sustainable Fashion: Ethical Issues, We Can't Overlook
CEO and Founder of For Future's Sake, Finest Fashion Site and CEO and Co-Founder of Sustainable Finest Fashion
Dr. Jia Yu
Tripartite Cooperation for Sustainable Fashion Development
Senior Operations Officer and Director of International Development Cooperation Department, Institute of New Structural Economics, Peking University
Cinzia Gremmo
Sustainability in Fashion Trends
CEO of Italtex
William Wong
Praticing Sustainability through Daily Fashion Behavior
Founder and Chairman of Goddess International Limited
Founder and Chairman of Federation of Hong Kong Brands
Vice President of Hong Kong Footwear Association
Simon Collins
What’s Wrong with Sustainability
Designer, writer, advisor, educator, director, board member, speaker, creator, founder. Former designer and design director of Zegna, Polo, Fila, Creative Director Nike ’04-‘07. Dean of School of Fashion at Parsons ‘08-’15. Visiting Professor Tsinghua, Board member Parsons and NYU Stern. Founder WeDesign.org and FashionCultureDesign.com
Muhammad Fawad Noori
Importance of Collaborative Digital Activities to Upgrade Sustainability in Fashion
Creative Design Head of GSFW, Global Sustainable Fashion week by NDL national Fashion league of Hungarian association
Assistant Professor at SFADA School of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture at GIFT University
Dóra Balogh
What’s in One Year
Slow fashion designer, educational coordinator of National Fashion League Hungary Association
Elita Lam
To Preserve, To Sustain: Cultural Heritage in the Fashion Archive
Director, HKDI Fashion Archive
Head, Department of Fashion & Image Design, Hong Kong Design Institute
Martin Bonney
The Missing Factors in Modern Fashion
Researcher and lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts
Nenad Bojović
Sustainability in Textile and Fashion Industry
Technical faculty "Mihajlo Pupin" Zrenjanin, Novi Sad University
Jun Wang
Identity of Sustainable Fashion
Associate Professor, College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University
An Liu
Slow Fashion: A Broader Approach of Sustainable Design for Textile and Garment Industry in the Future
Lecture, Beijing Normal University (Zhuhai)
SESSION TWO
How could sustainable material and technique affect our life?
(UTC+8)
Time: 18:00-21:30
Date: 10 Dec 2020
Prof. Vasilije Petrović
Innovative Closed-loop Recycling Technologies
Technical faculty "Mihajlo Pupin" Zrenjanin, Novi Sad University
Ebru Özküçük Güler, Vuslat Soykök
ISKO Responsible Innovation for Denim Industry
Ebru Özküçük Güler, Senior Sustainability & CSR Executive, SANKO TEKSTIL SAN.TIC.A.S ISKO SB.
Vuslat Soykök, CSR Specialist, SANKO TEKSTIL SAN.TIC.A.S ISKO SB.
Tamas Krain
OEKO-TEX® - The Best Solution For Transparent And Sustainable Fashion
INNOVATEXT
Charles Ross
Saga Furs – The visionary leader and sustainable choice
General Manager, Saga Furs North America
Prof. Thomas C.C. Wong
Sustainability of Animal Fibres
Director, Asia Fur Co. Ltd
President of Institute of International Sustainable Development
Mr. Benjamin Itter
Digital Printing on Textile - A Driver Towards Sustainability
CEO and Co-Founder of Lebenskleidung, Berlin
Nathalie Solomatine (is made with Alexandra Schüssler)
FEODORA Zero Waste Fashion Cut – The Tradition and the Innovation
Creative director on FEODORA
Dr. Zidan Gong
Flexible and Soft Biosensors in Wearable Devices
Assistant Professor, Shenzhen Technology University
Dr. Wen Qi
Sustainable Wearable Product Design: Advances and Opportunities
Associate Professor, College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University
Dr. Jing Song
Application of Leftover Accessories in Slothing Sustainable Development Design
Associate Professor, College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University
Qinwen Wei
The Boundaries of the Tradition: Possibilities for Future Innovative Applications of Smocking Machines
Lecturer, School of Fashion Accessory & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology
Dr. Qian Zhang
Sustainable Design of Smart Garment
Lecturer, College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University
Arooj Shahid
Sustainable Approach: Eco-printing Using Kitchen Left-over Organic Matter
Senior Lecturer, IQRA University Islamabad Campus
SESSION THREE
Evolution of design and business for sustainability
(UTC+8)
Time: 18:00-21:30
Date: 11 Dec 2020
Fodor Klára
Transylvania Textile & Fashion Cluster for Sustainability
Public Relations Representative, Transylvania Textile & Fashion Cluster
Marija Pesic
The Research of Consumer Awareness of Sustainable Fashion in Serbia
Technical faculty "Mihajlo Pupin", University of Novi Sad
Dr. Edit Csanak DLA
Eco Design – Applications and Challenges for Fashion and Textile Industry
Vice Dean of the Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Protection Engineering, and Head of the Institute of Product Design, Óbuda University
Dr. Imre L. Biczó
Circular Economy in the Industrial Waste Management
Assistant professor, Institute of Environmental Engineering and Natural Sciences, Rejtő Sándor Faculty of Light Industry and Environmental Engineering, Óbuda University
Edric Ong
Innovative Textiles of Malaysia
President of Society Atelier Sarawak, the Arts and Crafts Society of Sarawak in East Malaysia. President of the ASEAN Handicraft Promotion and Development Association (AHPADA).
Advisor of the World Crafts Council Asia Pacific; and Honorary Member of World Crafts Council.
Jelena Djukic
Redesign as a Phase of the Second Life Cycle of Clothing
Technical Faculty "Mihajlo Pupin", University of Novi Sad
Analia Pastran
Sustainable Entrepreneurship, A New Way of Doing Businesses
Founder & Executive Director of Smartly Social Enterprise on the SDGs
Hongkun Wu
Apply and Promote New Technologies of Sustainable Fashion from a Fashion Brand Perspective
General Manager, Shanghai Shangxin Brand Management Co., Ltd.
Gaszpor Edina
Re-Text Studio
Founder and Owner, Re-Text Studio
Dr. Dan Shao
The Study of Relationships between User Experience, Perceived Value and Purchase Intention of Sportswear Online Customer
Lecture, College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University
Lucie Ketelsen
Sustainabiltiy: Staying with the Trouble
Artist in Residence, Symbiotica, University of Western Australia
Dr. Guoxiang Yuan
Sustainable Clothing Surface Design by using Laser Engraving Technology
Associate Professor, College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University
Dr. Intira Phrompan
Designing the Sustainable Costume Design Activities for Undergraduate Students in Thailand
Assistant Professor, Head of Division of Art Education, Faculty of Education，Chulalongkorn University
Dr. Soamshine Boonyananta
Thai Eco Fabric Dying Activities to Promote Cultural Tourism
Assistant Professor, Art Education, Chulalongkorn University
Yishu Yan
Digital-knitted Transitional Fashion towards a Sustainable Future
Ph.D candidate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic Unviersity
Academic Supporters
China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE)
Founded in 1981, China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) is China’s nationwide not-for-profit organization conducting international educational exchanges and cooperation. Its headquarters is located in Beijing. CEAIE has established a wide network with partner associations and institutions at home and long-term working relationship with over 170 educational organizations in more than 50 countries and regions.
National Fashion League Hungary Association (NFLH)
The establishment of the National Fashion League Hungary Association (NFLH, Hungarian abbreviation: NDL) was timed at the date of Hungary’s joining to the EU in 2004. The majority of the founder members were well-known Hungarian producers, designers, professionals of the clothing and fashion industry. NFLH has the aim to strengthen the cooperation with foreign organisations, Chambers of Fashion, Fashion Weeks, cultural institutes in order to exchange designers, artists, professionals in their fashion and art related programs, at different fashion weeks, fashion shows, exhibitions and workshop.
Institute of New Structural Economics, Peking University
The Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University (INSE) is a pilot academic institute in China that aims at achieving the independent theoretical innovation of social sciences. Its predecessor, the Center for New Structural Economics (hereinafter referred to as the CNSE), was founded by Prof. Justin Yifu Lin, former World Bank Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, in December 2015, as one of China Top Think Tanks.
Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)
A leading design education institution in Hong Kong under the VTC group committed to nurturing design talents.
Institute of International Sustainable Development
A Hong Kong registered Not-for-profit entity. The objective of the organization is to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by harmonizing three core elements: economic growth, social inclusion and environment protection.
China Fashion
China Fashion is a professional fashion magazine in China, it is a powerhouse for creating and leading new trends and styles, shaping the landscape of China’s fashion world and industry.
Miteks
Serbian company that has been a leading manufacturer of knitwear and fabrics for a wide range of applications from technical to fashion materials for more than 30 years. The company owns production plants for dyeing and finishing of textiles. With its products, the company managed to conquer the domestic and regional market.
Garmon Chemicals
Garmon Chemicals, a brand owned by Kemin Textile Auxiliaries, is a leader in the R&D and distribution of chemical solutions for the denim and fashion industries. The innovations created by Garmon Chemicals during the more than 30 years of activity, protected by multiple patents, helped the whole industry of garment finishing to evolve and improve, establishing a relationship based on trust and respect between the company and its customers. Today, Kemin Textile Auxiliaries operates in more than thirty countries, with production facilities in five countries. With distribution and technical assistance in strategic textile areas around the world, the company ensures an extensive distribution of chemical products, technical know-how and customer support.
ISKO
ISKO is a textile manufacturer and distributor and the world's largest producer of denim, producing over 250 million meters of denim annually, which it distributes to more than 60 countries worldwide.
Saga Furs
Saga Furs is the full service auction house with the broadest selection of superior furs from strictly regulated European sources. Our efforts focus on supporting sustainable sources of European fur sold at 4 international auctions each year, and then marketing Saga® Mink, Fox and Finnraccoon on a global scale. Through our operations and activities across the value network, we’ve always put a high priority on sustainability. We have resolved to take a more systematic approach to managing our responsibilities. One of the first actions has been to prioritise those areas in which we have the most impact. These include farm certification, product traceability, animal welfare, and increased transparency.
INNOVATEXT Textile Engineering and Testing Institute
INNOVATEXT Textile Engineering and Testing Institute - founded in 1949 - is the central research, development and testing basis of the Hungarian textile and apparel industry. The Institute as a member of the rapidly growing international HOHENSTEIN Group provides a wide range of activities. Our success is based on the high quality of service, commitment to the environment and social responsibility with which we want to achieve our costumer’s satisfaction. We give quality advice to our clients (manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, etc.), for example: in the field of environment protection and recycling, and conduct on-site quality control tests.
Italtex
Italtex has been the leading Italian studio publishing Fabric Trend Books since 1959. Based in Biella - the famous Italian capital of high-end menswear fabrics - the company is particularly skilled on both menswear and womenswear trends.
Shanghai Shangxin Brand Management Co., Ltd.
It focus on intellectual investment and incubation for young fashion designer’s brands. In fashion brand management we has a wealth of experience, cooperation with many industry senior consultants, we are a fashion industry think tank.