OPEN-Fashion
OPEN-Fashion (2026-2028)
Erasmus+
€399.823
€64.478,2
Fab Lab Barcelona
Camara De Comercio Italiana Barcelona, Institut D’Arquitectura Avancada De Catalunya Spain, Base3 Societa Cooperativa Italy, Panepistimio Patron Greece, Agence Tunisienne De Formation Professionnelle Tunisia, Centre Hana De Formation Tunisia, Ecole Superieure Des Industries Dutextile Et De L’H Morocco, Association R&D Maroc Morocco
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Open business models, textiles, and design to build capacity in the fashion industry for South Mediterranean countries (Morocco, Tunisia).
The project
Co-Creating a Sustainable Future through Open Design is a 36-month initiative funded under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in the field of VET call. The project is designed to modernise fashion education by bridging the gap between academic research, vocational training, and the actual needs of the labour market through transnational cooperation. It operates across five work packages that move from foundational research and guidelines to the delivery of trainer capacity building, culminating in the certification and validation of learning outcomes aligned with European standards.
The project focuses on environmental sustainability and digital proficiency, aligning with the EU’s Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles. By creating a dynamic, interconnected learning ecosystem, OpenFashion enables students and educators to experiment with emerging technologies and open-source fashion business models. This approach transforms static, localized training into a cross-border co-creation platform that promotes intercultural exchange and reinforces the competitiveness of the fashion design sector in the Mediterranean region.
Our Contribution
The Institut d’Arquitectura Avançada de Catalunya (IAAC), through Fab Lab Barcelona, serves as a primary technical expert and the Lead Beneficiary for Work Package 3, which focuses on training VET/C-VET trainers. IAAC brings extensive experience from its Fabricademy (Textile & Technology Academy) and its pioneering Fab Textiles approach to develop the project’s pedagogical methodology. They are responsible for defining module learning outcomes and creating the OpenFashion Toolkit, focusing on digital making, virtual prototyping, and sustainable practices.
Beyond content creation, IAAC is responsible for leading the Transnational Capacity Building Workshop in Morocco, where their experts will provide hands-on training to VET/C-VET staff in advanced technical fields like 3D garment design.
Who is it for?
The project primarily targets VET and C-VET providers, staff, and trainers , who will acquire new skills in twin transition implementation and open-business methodologies to enhance their training quality. It also aims to benefit trainees and students by equipping them with the digital fluency and entrepreneurial skills required to emerge in a competitive global market. Furthermore, the project addresses Higher Education institutions, SMEs, and fashion industry stakeholders, including policymakers and national agencies, to foster interest in sustainable practices and create a more inclusive, future-oriented fashion ecosystem
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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project: “OpenFashion: Co-Creating a Sustainable Future through Open Design” Nr. 101242586.
