This year, Africa Textile Talks brings three days of talks. They will take place in Cape Town, South Africa. We will be adding workshops to the programme. Watch our social media @twygmag (Instagram)
Tuesday 29 July: CIRCULARITY IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
Opening the week, we’ll be hosting experts and practioners of circular solutions. This day of talks, discussions and networking is designed for professionals, researchers, academics, and others who work in clothing and textile manufacturing and who have (and seek) solutions to the end-of-life of the items they produce, and of production waste.
Wednesday 30 July: WOOLCYCLE
The WoolCycle event, co-hosted with Cape Wools SA, brings together key stakeholders from across South Africa, and beyond, to engage in discussions about the challenges and opportunities in the wool value chain. The purpose of these discussions is to explore the wool industry in South Africa and to promote sustainability, inclusivity, ethical practices, and to meet the demands of responsible consumers.
Thursday 31 July: THREAD WITH CARE
Finally, Thread with Care, a full day of inspiring and informative talks, will appeal to industry insiders, designers, makers and consumers. In times of uncertainty, we seek comfort in what is closest to us—our second skin. Cloth, more than a mere covering, is a protective layer that soothes, shields, and connects us to the world. We will explore the healing power of fibre and textiles at a time when the world feels unnerving and unsettled. The textiles we wear and surround ourselves with should not harm us, nor should they add to the destruction of our planet. Instead, they should be free of toxins, imbued with care, and capable of regenerating the earth and communities that create them.