Consumers play a crucial role in the transition from a linear to a circular textile system. Understanding their motivations, barriers, and behaviors is key to designing effective interventions and building strong partnerships for sustainable solutions towards a more circular economy.

In this webinar, CISUTAC partners will share key insights from recent studies and hands-on actions in second-hand use, repair, and textile donation. WUR researchers will demonstrate how research-driven consumer insights have been applied in collaboration with organisations working in the field of a circular textiles economy and what lessons can be drawn for policy, business, and academia.

What to expect?

• New insights into consumer behavior related to circular textiles

• Practical examples of interventions with partners in Belgium and Ireland

• Panel discussion and exchange with researchers and practitioners on key findings and how these can be used in a practical way

• Inspiration and takeaways to apply in your own work

Date & time

Thursday 16 October from 13.30 -14.30 or 14.00-15.00.

About the CISUTAC Sustainability Forum

The CISUTAC Sustainability Forum is a webinar series designed to foster knowledge-sharing and dialogue around sustainable practices in the textile sector. Developed as an accessible, modular learning experience, the series explores key topics including the textile decision tree, sorting for reuse and repair, recycling pathways, circular design principles, consumer behavior, and effective consumer interventions. Each session brings together experts, innovators, and engaged stakeholders to unpack practical strategies for closing the loop in textiles and advancing circularity across the value chain. The series aims to support professionals, researchers, and changemakers in building a more sustainable and resilient textile system.