Sustainable textile manufacturer Ventile and textile livery company The Worshipful Company of Weavers launch a joint forum to review recent textile industry developments and promote sustainable production methods.
A chosen number of Weavers’ Company members will visit Ventile’s headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, to exchange best practises, learn about market trends, and advance sustainability.
Ventile notes that both businesses are eager to promote the value of tradition, experience, and technological pedigree in the textiles industry, which is how the educational relationship came about.
The event, which is a first for the organisations, will be held at Cilander in Herisau, where Ventile makes its technical cotton fabric, and it will be followed by a roundtable discussion and knowledge-sharing panel with company executives.
Ventile brand director Daniel Odermatt says, “When the team from The Weavers’ Company got in touch to arrange a visit, we were thrilled. The company represents a long line of historical weavers and has been pivotal in the development of the British textile industry.”
In order to best support and inspire young people in the industry, Peter Baxendell, an officer and upper bailiff of the Weavers’ Company, adds that the organisation’s members continue to take a keen interest in all facets of the textile and weaving sectors.
Additionally, both Ventile and The Worshipful Company of Weavers emphasise their dedication to assisting upcoming designers through official workshops, university presentations, and student mentoring, inspiring those just entering the field to select eco-friendly fabrics.
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