The special research group Fashion Design and Identity (FD&I) is part of the Fashion Research & Technology research group. FD&I approaches fashion as a cultural phenomenon and examines the effects of globalization and digitalization. We explore this within the context of industry, business, consumer behavior, and education.
The textile sector is one of the world's biggest polluters due to high water and energy consumption, large-scale CO₂ emissions, and significant textile waste. In the research group New Texeco, the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, ArtEZ, and Saxion are joining forces to drive positive change.
The EU project AEQUALIS4TCLF addresses the shortage of skills in the fashion industry. Eight European countries are collaborating with a focus on equality, digitalization, and migrant workers. New curricula are being developed to create a sustainable and digital fashion industry.
The Green DigiFashion Tech Manager is an Erasmus+ program aimed at educating a new type of professional who can support the fashion industry in its necessary digital and sustainable transition.