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JUN 2025

EU provisional agreement on extended producer responsibility for textiles

The EU has agreed on a new extended producer responsibility scheme for textiles, making all brands and retailers finance waste collection, sorting, and recycling based on eco-modulated fees tied to a level of product circularity. The rules, covering everything from apparel to carpets, take effect in 2028.

MAY 2025

Is transforming textile waste a radical act? Reflections from Re:work Camp

On May 13 at Värmeverket’s Re:work Camp, Flöde led an engaging lecture on EU textile strategy, upcycling at scale, and the courage to reframe “waste” as opportunity. Attendees explored practical methods, design thinking, and the responsibility we share in shaping a truly circular fashion future.

MAY 2025

Understanding the textile waste hierarchy

The waste hierarchy model, developed under the EU Waste Framework Directive, provides a prioritized approach to textile waste management in Sweden. Learn how waste prevention, reuse, recycling, recovery, and disposal strategies work together to transform textile flows and maximize resource efficiency

APR 2025

Sorting for Sustainability at Artikel 2

FLÖDE visits Artikel2 in Stockholm twice monthly. We manually sort through more than half a ton of textile waste* per session. This process provides crucial insights into the material flows while sourcing quality textiles for our research and prototyping, and for our customers

Feb 2025

FLÖDE Takes Over NTA’s Space - Pioneering LIA Placements in Stockholm’s Sustainable Fashion Hub

FLÖDE makes use of NTA’s space in Stockholm Fashion District, Nacka, turning it into a dynamic hub for sustainable fashion education. We partner with them to offer hands-on LIA internships where students learn about circular design, upcycling, and ethical production practices.

Jan 2025

FLÖDE & Artikel2 pilot project: Mapping textile flows for circular economy solutions

FLÖDE and Artikel2 partner to analyze the textile material flows at their location in Stockholm to hand on collect data and material to drive scalable upcycling. Discover how we work to improve and make the industry more sustainable

Dec 2024

Värmeverket RE:WORK camp – FLÖ∆E on site to inspire the next generation in sustainable fashion

FLÖDE took part in Re:work Camp at Värmeverket, where we educated and inspired young creatives in sustainable fashion. Through lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities, we guided the participants in creating new garments from existing materials. Read more about our collaboration and how we work for a circular textile industry.

Dec 2024

University Alliance Stockholm Trio’s Full-Day Seminar. Time is Running Out: Can We Create a Sustainable Textile and Fashion System?

Discover key takeaways from the full-day seminar hosted by University Alliance Stockholm Trio, where industry experts and academics gathered to discuss the urgent need for a sustainable textile and fashion system and explore innovative, eco-friendly solutions for the future of the industry. Click to read more!

Nov 2024

Transformation Talks: Fashion in the Age of AI – When Creativity Meets Technology and Sustainability

Discover insights from Transformation Talks, a panel discussion on how AI impacts fashion and design. Read about how new technologies provide creative new tools and opportunities and why sustainability must be at the heart of the future textile industry. Click to read more!

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