Haptic Journey Through Circular Textiles Design Practices

This paper presents an analytical framework designed to explore the educational barriers hindering the transition towards sustainability in the textile and fashion industry. The approach is based on the analysis of the ongoing Sustentare Project, which focuses on circular design methodologies and adopts the Textile Strategy Approach. Through the analysis and discussion of this project, we argue that textiles play a significant role in shaping cultural, economic, and ecological regeneration. Moreover, the established framework offers a more refined understanding of how design can drive sustainability transitions. It introduces additional analytical tools to circular design thinking, allowing for a deeper exploration of its methods and potential impact on change processes. By advancing the discourse on education and competence development, we aim to enhance the visibility and tangibility of both the challenges and opportunities in the transition to sustainability, making them more actionable at individual and organizational levels.