Textiles Untangled

Textiles Untangled was created in 2021 by volunteers at Green Donut, a Paris-based non-profit. Inspired by Climate Fresk, these volunteers aimed to make a game that could explain the complex impacts textile industry to anybody. Today, Textiles Untangled has been played by over 4,000 people worldwide and deployed in schools and companies. We have 200 volunteer facilitators in 28 countries, and the workshop is available in 10 languages.

Textiles are everywhere! In our clothing, furniture, toys and even computers! But how much do you really know about them? What exactly are our textiles made from? How sustainable are they, really? How far do our clothes travel before we buy them? Where do they go once they are donated?

This collaborative workshop illustrates the complexities and impacts (social and ecological) of the textile industry by using clothing as a case study. You will create the production chain of textiles and learn about the industry’s impact. Then work together to find solutions and actions you can take.

This workshop is inspired by the pedagogy of the Climate Fresk (an interactive workshop that teaches the IPCC Climate report). Experience this unique way of learning if you are new to the Fresk universe of workshops. Launched in 2021, Textiles UnTangled has been enjoyed by over 4,000 participants.

You will learn:

1. Materials 101 - Which fabrics should I choose?

2. The life cycle of textiles, from raw materials to end of life

3. Textile industry impacts on the planet and humans.

4. How to think critically of claims made by companies & organisations about their sustainability

5. Notions of circular economy, systems view thinking, and human-centred solutions

6. Actions that can be taken on a collective, business, and individual level

All while working together and having fun!

Main data sources: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Preferred Textiles Report, OXFAM, Fashion Revolution and ADEME.

Practical information

Date: 27th July

Time: 11:30

Location: The Greener & Cleaner Hub in the Glades Bromley

Extra directions: See bottom of info

Please arrive 10–15 minutes earlier, so we can start and finish on time. 

As this workshop lasts 3 hours, please bring water, snacks, or anything else you need to be comfortable.

Who is this for?

All expertise levels welcome! From people who wear clothing (haha) to textile producers! Textiles are everywhere and concern everyone. Experts in the field also enjoy this workshop and its ability to give a holistic view of the industry, spark discussion, and capacity-build in their organisations. Some companies that have played: Vestiaire Collective, Deloitte, Givenchy, Promod, Caroll and Minelli, Balzac, and Electrolux.

Who is this by?

Textiles UnTangled was created by Green Donut a French volunteer-led nonprofit whose mission is to promote the Doughnut model of economics by Kate Raworth (a society prospering within environmental and social limits). Our volunteers are concerned citizens of many backgrounds. We welcome members from any country. 

For more information, go to http://greendonut.org or check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram

Commitment and Cancellation

As this is a collaborative workshop, we need a minimum number of participants to run it. Please let us know as soon as possible if you can not attend. You are welcome to transfer this ticket to someone else. Thanks in advance.

👖🧦Now let’s learn about textiles & change the world together! 💚🍩🤸‍♀️🌱

Hub Information

We regularly take photographs at our events to support us explaining what we do, and keep our funders informed. If for any reason you would prefer not to have your image included, please discuss this on arrival with the event leader

The Hub is located upstairs in The Glades next to HMV and Waterstones.

Nearest stations Bromley South & Bromley North

Bus Stops U & V on Elmfield Rd 314, 358, 261, 320, 208, 126, 162, 336, 638, 352, 138, 61, 367, 119, 146, 246

Parking in the Glades can be accessed from Kentish Way or Glades Place off Widmore Rd. (Parking shuts 30 mins after shops close)

What3Words for The Glades Entrance https://w3w.co/storm.ranges.origin

What3Words for parking https://w3w.co/slate.preoccupied.critic