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Company Visits: JBC & BioRacer (20/03)
On March 20, we visited two companies: JBC , a Belgian fashion retailer, and BioRacer , a specialist in high-performance cycling apparel....
Annabelle Perez Donate
Jun 131 min read


Purpose-Driven Skills – Evelin Vaab (27/03)
On March 27, Evelin Vaab, Director of the Institute of Engineering and Circular Economy at TTK University of Applied Sciences (Estonia),...
Annabelle Perez Donate
Jun 131 min read


3D Technology in Fashion – Tatjana Spahiu (27/03)
On March 27, Prof. Assoc. Dr. Tatjana Spahiu from the Polytechnic University of Tirana presented a lecture on the role of 3D technology...
Annabelle Perez Donate
Jun 131 min read


Couture Specialization Track
The Couture Specialization Track provides an introduction to the key techniques and practices of couture, focusing on pattern making ,...
Annabelle Perez Donate
Dec 25, 20242 min read


Product Safety in the Textile Industry
This guest lecture provided an overview of product safety regulations within the EU, focusing on ensuring the safety of textiles and...
Annabelle Perez Donate
Dec 24, 20241 min read


From Fast Fashion to Circular Fashion
This guest lecture, presented by Saskia Manshoven , a researcher in Circular Economy at VITO, explored the transition from fast fashion...
Annabelle Perez Donate
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Role of AI in the Fashion Industry
The guest lecture, presented by M. Sc. Paolo Vega , focused on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the fashion industry....
Annabelle Perez Donate
Dec 23, 20241 min read


FTILab+ Research Line: Comfort and Military Projects
The guest lecture covered a variety of research projects and infrastructure related to comfort in textiles , focusing on both military...
Annabelle Perez Donate
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Hemp for Textiles Presentation
The presentation on hemp for textiles , hosted by the University of Ghent, focused on the advantages of hemp fibers in the textile...
Annabelle Perez Donate
Dec 22, 20241 min read


Excursion to MoMu – "Masquerade, Make-up & Ensor"
On the 22nd of October, we visited MoMu Antwerp for a guided tour of the exhibition, Masquerade, Make-up & Ensor. MoMu’s interpretation...
Annabelle Perez Donate
Dec 22, 20241 min read


EE Labels Presentation
Erna Heymans from EE Labels delivered a guest lecture at Hogent. EE Labels, a family business active since 1900, produces labels,...
Annabelle Perez Donate
Dec 22, 20241 min read


DANS Project Presentation
During the guest lecture on the DANS project , Dr. Sheilla Odhiambo from FTILab+ presented an innovative use of smart textiles. The...
Annabelle Perez Donate
Dec 22, 20241 min read


W.I.P. 3D Design and Illustration Competition Entry
I'm super excited to share that I'm participating in the 3D Design and Illustration Competition and Exhibition organized by the Digital Fash
Annabelle Perez Donate
May 23, 20243 min read
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