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Course: Sustainability and circularity in textile companies

100% subsidized course within Texfor's textile sector training plan, with the support of the Consortium for Continuing Education of Catalonia. At no cost to the company or the participant.

Participation requirements

Active workers or those affected by an ERTE (temporary furlough scheme), self-employed workers, or those unemployed, can access the course, provided they reside in Catalonia.

Course objective

Acquire knowledge of current legislation regarding environmental policy, as well as the concepts of sustainability and the circular economy. Knowledge of ecological materials and sustainable technologies applicable to companies in the textile sector will also be developed.

Addressed to

People involved in the textile sector or interested in acquiring knowledge about sustainability applied to this industry. The course is relevant for profiles in the areas of production, design, fashion, marketing, distribution, etc.

Content

Environmental and social legislation and policy in the textile sector

• Environmental legal framework: European directives
• Applicable environmental parameters and regulations
• Corporate environmental responsibility
• Corporate Social Responsibility Practices

Sustainability concepts

• Application of the three pillars of sustainability: people – planet – profitability

Environmental impact of textile products and organizations throughout their life cycle

Eco-friendly materials and sustainable technologies

• Solutions to reduce environmental impact: materials and processes
• Recovery of textile waste and by-products
• Industrial safety and hygiene measures
• Sustainability requirements and tests in the textile industry

Check the full program HERE

Professors

David Allo
Head of Sustainability at Texfor. He participates in working groups on the Circular Economy at EURATEX, decarbonization at the UN (FICCA), the Social Fashion Forum, and sustainability forums at CEOE and Foment. He has worked as an environmental consultant for major textile brands in more than 100 factories across Europe.

Zuzana Kralova
Fashion designer and founder of KRALOVA Studio, focused on developing sustainable products with an ethical philosophy. She has collaborated with brands such as Cortefiel, Pepe Jeans, and Pyratex, and has served as design director for international companies. She specializes in sustainability, circularity, and waste management.

Certification

A certificate of completion will be awarded to those who attend at least 75% of the sessions.

Dates and place

Calendar: June 9, 11, 16, 18, 25, 26, 30, July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30.
Duration: 40 hours long.
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, from 15:30 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Modality:

• Opening session (June 9) and July 28: in person at Texfor, C/ Sant Quirze, 30 – Sabadell (Barcelona)
• Rest of sessions: Virtual Classroom (synchronous training in real time)

Registrations

To register, it is essential to send the registration request completed before 5 June a: anna@texfor.es

Required documentation:

• Copy of ID
• Last payroll or self-employed receipt
• If applicable: proof of ERTE/ERO or DARDO document for unemployed people

Limited. Registration will not be valid until all documentation is received. Confirmation must be received prior to the start of the course.

Questions: Anna Vidal – Texfor Training Manager
Tel./WhatsApp: 609 414 476

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