TRANSFOMERS ED
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UNITED KINGDOM | OCTOBER 2021
Introduction DAY 1 - Miguel Sanchez, Mohsin Sajid and Mandi Marks-Adler
Transformers ED UNITED KINGDOM
In Collaboration with Ravensbourne University London, UK.
This event was recorded Live on on October 6th, 7th, and 8th 2021. Featuring three days of content focused on the topics of supply chain, sustainability and design, Transformers ED will boast a robust and diverse roster of speakers and panelists. As a community of innovators, creative thinkers, and problem-solvers, we recognize your outstanding careers in digital media and design and would be honoured to have you join our educational seminar series that is inspired by you, dear students!
In collaboration with Ravensbourne University London, the digital Transformers ED event will spotlight solutions being created by leading members of the denim community and help students and consumers understand the inefficiencies and threats facing the denim supply chain – as well as opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Hosting Transformers ED is Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation and educator and denim expert Mohsin Sajid founder of Denim History and Endrime.
Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation
Importance of Denim
Andrew Olah, Transformers Foundation
Cotton
Melissa Stewart & Ebru Ozaydin, The LYCRA Company
The Evolution of Stretch Technologies
Michael Kininmonth, Lenzing
Man-made Cellulose Fibers
Mohsin Sajid, ENDRIME® / DENIM HISTORY
Hemp - Fibre of the Future
Alberto DeConti, Rudolf Group
Changing Dynamics in Textiles Specialty Chemicals: Renewable Raw Materials
Amy Roberton, Amy Roberton Studio
Recycling Denim, as part of the Circular Economy
Ali Abdullah, Diamond Denim
A Denim Mill; Spinning - Dyeing - Weaving - Finishing
Closing Comments DAY 1 - Miguel Sanchez + Mohsin Sajid
Introduction DAY 2 - Miguel Sanchez, Mohsin Sajid and Mandi Marks-Adler
Lucie Brigham - United Nations and Neda Eneva - Arch & Hook
Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network
Kim van der Weerd, Manufactured Podcast
Social Responsibility
Alberto Candiani, Candiani Denim
Is Denim Manufacturing Industry Fit for Future?
Alice Tonello, Tonello
Ozone - Back to the Future
Piero Turk, Envelope Srl.
A Life With Denim
Arzu Turgay, Coats
Threads in Denim
Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation, Mohsin Sajid, ENDRIME® / DENIM HISTORY
Indigo Discussion
Adriana Galijasevic, Cocircular Lab
Circularity: Design With an Intent
Introduction DAY 3 - Miguel Sanchez, Mohsin Sajid and Mandi Marks-Adler
Lorena Mariscal, Crescent Bahuman
JEANSPIRATION: From Inspiration to Materialised Denim
Doug Gunn, The Vintage Showroom
D^4 - D to the power of 4
Panel: Mohsin Sajid - ENDRIME® / DENIM HISTORY, Jorgen Sevild - Inqova, Adam Andrascik - Ravensbourne University
New Design Tools (3D)
Rowan Hunt, Denim Research
The Secret Life of Denim
Nick Williams, 4th Avenue Graphics
Sustainable Graphics Branding and Packaging
Danielle Elsner, DECODE
Zero Waste Design
Bahzad Trinos, Naked & Famous
N+F story… Branding, Telling a Story Through Marketing
Closing Comments DAY 3 - Miguel Sanchez + Mohsin Sajid
Pakistan | September 2021
Transformers ED Pakistan
In Collaboration with Crescent Bahuman and Diamond Denim by Sapphire Group
This event was recorded Live on September 14th 15th and 16th 2021. Featuring three days of content focused on the topics of supply chain, sustainability and design, Transformers ED will boast a robust and diverse roster of speakers and panelists. As a community of innovators, creative thinkers, and problem-solvers, we recognize your outstanding careers in digital media and design and would be honoured to have you join our educational seminar series that is inspired by you, dear students!
Event supported by Transformers Foundation Founding members Crescent Bahuman and Diamond Denim by Sapphire Group. The digital Transformers ED event will spotlight solutions being created by leading members of the denim community and help students and consumers understand the inefficiencies and threats facing the denim supply chain – as well as opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Hosting Transformers ED is educator and denim expert Mohsin Sajid founder of Denim History and Endrime.
DAY 01 Welcome Andrew + Miguel + Mohsin + Rizwan + Ali
Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation
How Denim is Made
Andrew Olah, Transformers Foundation
Cotton (History / Future)
Ebru + Jean, The LYCRA Company
Keep you in the loop with LYCRA®
Michael Kininmonth, Lenzing
Manmade Cellulose Fibers
Mohsin Sajid - Endrime® and Denim History, talks to: Rashid Iqbal - NDL, Zaki Saleemi - CBL and Ali Abdullah - Diamond Denim
Panel: Bast Fibers - Hemp
Miguel Sanchez talks to: Alberto de Conti - Rudolf, Andrea Venier - Officina +39 and Roberto Camera - Nearchimica S.P.A.
Panel: Chemicals in Denim
Mariella Noto, ZDHC
Chemical Management in the Denim Textile Industry
DAY 01 Closing Miguel + Mohsin
Zaki Saleemi - CBL talks to Dr. Ahsan Nazir - National Textile University, Faisalabad
DAY 02 Welcome Miguel + Mohsin
Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation & Naurin Muzaffar from Crescent Bahuman
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Miguel Sanchez talks to: Mr. Suat Ozdemir - Crescent Bahuman / Michele Biancamano - Diamond Denim / Mr. Mazhar Qayyum - Naveena Denim (NDL)
Panel: Challenges of Denim Fabric Production
Alice Tonello, Tonello
Innovation in Garment Wash-Downs and Processing Machinery
Salli Deighton, OSD Ltd
Hello my name is Salli and I work in Fast Fashion
Towonda Vaughns & Ampelio del Lago, Artistic Fabric Mills
Recycling in Denim Production
Henry Wong, AGI Denim
Water
Ariadna Alcalde, Eco Intelligent Growth
Circular economy in the framework of Cradle to Cradle
Miguel Sanchez talks to: Ayesha Barenbladt, Remake & Rizwan Beyg
Social Justice in Fashion
DAY 02 Closing Miguel + Mohsin
DAY 03 Welcome Andrew + Mohsin
Rowan Hunt, Denim Research
Research Well to Design Better
Mohsin Sajid - Endrime® and Denim History, talks to: Shahzada Munawar - Crescent Bahuman & Jorgen Sevild - Inqova
Interview about 3D Design / Visuals
Kelly Burton, Material Exchange
Sourcing Business of the Future
Sadia Rafique, Endrime® and Denim History
The Art of Storytelling in Denim
Nick Williams, 4th Avenue Graphics
Sustainable Graphics Branding and Packaging
Naveed Asghar Sheikh, YKK
Sustainability Vision
Lorena MariscaL, Crescent Bahuman
JEANSPIRATION: From Inspiration to materialised Denim
Ali Abdullah - talks to Shafqut Rasool, Sapphire
Interview with Local Denim Brand Sapphire
Brazil | June 2021
Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation
How Denim is Made
Transformers ED BRAZIL
In Collaboration with Covolan Denim, Lycra, L’Offciel and Abit.
This event was recorded Live on June 1st and 2nd 2021. Featuring two days of content focused on the topics of supply chain, sustainability and design, Transformers ED will boast a robust and diverse roster of speakers and panelists. As a community of innovators, creative thinkers, and problem-solvers, we recognize your outstanding careers in digital media and design and would be honoured to have you join our educational seminar series that is inspired by you, dear students!
In collaboration with Covolan Denim, Lycra, L’Offciel and Abit, the digital Transformers ED event will spotlight solutions being created by leading members of the denim community and help students and consumers understand the inefficiencies and threats facing the denim supply chain – as well as opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Hosting Transformers ED Brazil is Andrew Olah & Thaísa Peralta, Covolan Denim.
Júlio Cézar Busato - Abrapa
Brazilian Cotton is Responsible (ABR)
Andrew Olah, Founder, Transformers Foundation
Cotton Facts
Silvana Valente Eva - The LYCRA Company
The science and magic of elastic yarns and fabrics
Juliana Jabour / Gilberto Campanatti - TENCEL™
Modern denim and Lenzing's contribution to sustainability in the sector
José Luis da Silva / Gileade Wendel Guimarães / Hallan Davi Martins de Assis - Covolan Denim
Sustainable Denim and Its Production Steps
Carlos Cazella - Bann Química
Indigo and Denim Dyeing
Murilo Salemi Oliviera - Rudolf-Soft Industria Quimíca Ltda
Chemicals for the Denim Industry with Hub 1922
Rodolfo Morais - Neotex
Water Management: Key for the future of Denim
Maurizio Morosini - Tonello
Driving Sustainability by Innovation in Laundry Equipment with Tonello
Julia Stolfo & Weslaine Scavacini - Lavanderia John Cler
A Sustainable Path to Jeans
Jaqueline Devegili - Malwee Jeans
Collection Development With A Focus On Sustainability
Mariana Santiloni - WGSN
Sustainability Is Essential For The Fashion World
Fernando Valente Pimentel - Abit
Future of the Denim Industry in Brasil
Mariella Noto - ZDHC
The Value of Certifications in Today's Fashion Industry
Mexico | May 2021
Transformers ED MEXICO
In Collaboration with Centro, Mexico.
This event was recorded Live on on May 4th, 5th and 6th 2021. Featuring three days of content focused on the topics of supply chain, sustainability and design, Transformers ED will boast a robust and diverse roster of speakers and panelists. As a community of innovators, creative thinkers, and problem-solvers, we recognize your outstanding careers in digital media and design and would be honoured to have you join our educational seminar series that is inspired by you, dear students!
In collaboration with Centro, Mexico, the digital Transformers ED event will spotlight solutions being created by leading members of the denim community and help students and consumers understand the inefficiencies and threats facing the denim supply chain – as well as opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Armando Rodriguez
“Natural Dyes in Denim”
Andrew Olah, Transformers Foundation
”Cotton: Facts”
Miguel Sánchez, Transformers Foundation
”How Denim is Made”
Mohsin Sajid, Endrime® & Denim History
"Hemp History & Future"
Andrew Olah of Transformers Foundation, Mohsin Sajid of Endrime® & Denim History, Mr. Rene Pineda, The LYCRA Company and Victor Almeida, Lenzing AG
"Fibers: Where It All Begins"
Rene Pineda, The LYCRA Company
"Elastomeric Fibers: the science & magic behind stretch fibers"
Veronica Kuhliger
"The History of Indigo & Denim"
Victor Almeida, Lenzing AG
"Wood-based Cellulosic Fibers: sustainability of fibers into action"
Alicia Leon, Tavex
"Sustainable Denim"
Jaime Gonzalez, Dystar
"Denim and Synthetic Dyes"
Maurizio Morosini, Tonello
"Ozone: Back to The Future"
Maurizio Morosini of Tonello, Wilson Avalos of Ropa Sete Leguas Inc.
Panel on "Laundry and Manufacturing"
Armando Rodriguez of Artesano Nilitepec, Jaime Gonzales of DyStar, and Alberto DeConti of Rudolph
"Denim and Dyes" Panel
Veronica Fourcade
"Garment Making Requirements for Fashionable Articles"
Wilson Avalos
"Jeans Magic"
About ZDHC
Mariella Noto, ZDHC
"Roadmap to Zero: how collective action is transforming the use of chemicals in our industry"
Amy Leverton
"Denim Trends"
Malin Ekengren
"Good Research and Gaining Inspiration"
Aglaia Gomez
“Cradle to Cradle Principles”
Begoña Garcia, Jeanologia
"Innovation in garment dyeing and finishing"
Carry Somers, Fashion Revolution
“Fair Trade”
Saul Lopez
"Key Trends Shaping the Denim Market this Decade"
Begona Garcia of Jeanologia, Malin Ekengren of Stella McCartney, and Saul Lopez
Panel on "Design & Product Development"
Aglaia Gomez of Eco intelligent Growth, Carry Somers of Fashion Revolution, Miguel Sanchez of Transformers Foundation, and Mariella Noto of ZDHC.
Panel on “Responsibility in Denim”
Alberto DeConti, Rudolf Group
”The Role of Chemicals in Denim”
Miguel Sánchez, Transformers Foundation
”How Denim is Made”
United Kingdom | October 2020
Transformers ED, Speakers Full Line up
Transformers ED UNITED KINGDOM
In Collaboration with Ravensbourne University London, UK.
This event was recorded Live on on October 14th 15th and 16th 2020. Featuring three days of content focused on the topics of supply chain, sustainability and design, Transformers ED will boast a robust and diverse roster of speakers and panelists. As a community of innovators, creative thinkers, and problem-solvers, we recognize your outstanding careers in digital media and design and would be honoured to have you join our educational seminar series that is inspired by you, dear students!
In collaboration with Ravensbourne University London, the digital Transformers ED event will spotlight solutions being created by leading members of the denim community and help students and consumers understand the inefficiencies and threats facing the denim supply chain – as well as opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Hosting Transformers ED is educator and denim expert Mohsin Sajid founder of Denim History and Endrime.
Donwan Harrell, Art Meets Chaos
How to Develop Your Career in Fashion
Amy Leverton, Denim Dudes
How Trends Have Changed Over the Years - Where We’re At Now
Nick Williams, 4TH Avenue Graphics
Sustainable Trims + Packaging
Laura Dixon, Three by One Europe®
Developing Good Tech Packs
Leanne Jae, Denim Specialist
The Different Roles of a Designer in the Denim industry
Miles Johnson, Johnson Design Consultancy
What it Truly Means to Design a Quality Garment
Sue Barrett, Denim Forum
Customer Profiling & Mindsets
Malin Ekengren, Denim Specialist
How to Conduct Good Research
Introduction DAY 3 - Mohsin Sajid
Jessica Gebhart, i and me
Creating a Slow Fashion Brand
Sanjeev Bahl, Saitex
Denim in the New Era
Circularity in Denim Panel with Kerry Bannigan, Conscious Fashion Campaign, Claire Ford, Claire Ford Consultancy / Outland Denim, Amy Roberton, Denim Specialist, Janelle Hanna, White Weft, Neha Celly, Bluehemia / Nece Gene
Rowan Hunt, Denim Research
Back to Nature: What the After Life Looks like for Jeans
Salli Deighton, OSD Ltd
Product Development - Making the right sustainable choices
Alice Tonello, Tonello
Innovation in Garment Wash-Downs and Processing Machinery
Alberto Candiani, Candiani Denim
Sustainability in Denim Fabric Production
Kerry Bannigan, Conscious Fashion Campaign and Ebru Ozaydin, Artistic Milliners
UN SDG’s To Help Create a Real Positive Fashion Industry
Introduction DAY 2 - Andrew Olah + Mohsin Sajid
Jason Denham, DENHAM
Career Development and Brand Building
Alberto DeConti, Rudolf Group
Chemicals in Denim
Simon Giuliani, Candiani Denim
EUROPEAN DENIM / INDIGO HISTORY
Mohsin Sajid, ENDRIME® / DENIM HISTORY
Bast Fibers: Hemp
Michael Kininmonth, Lenzing
Man-made Cellulose Fibers: Cellulose Beyond Cotton
Helen Latham, The LYCRA Company
Elastomeric Fibers; the Science & Magic of Stretch Fibers and Fabrics
Andrew Olah, Transformers Foundation
Cotton: Facts Behind the Most Important Element of Denim
Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation
How Denim is Made
Introduction DAY 1 - Andrew Olah + Mohsin Sajid
Amsterdam | April 2020
Transformers ED AMSTERDAM
In Collaboration with House of Denim, HTNK and Denim History.
The second edition of Transformers ED was recorded Live on on April 24th 2020. Featuring one day of content focused on the topics of supply chain, sustainability and design, Transformers ED will boast a robust and diverse roster of speakers and panelists. As a community of innovators, creative thinkers, and problem-solvers, we recognize your outstanding careers in digital media and design and would be honoured to have you join our educational seminar series that is inspired by you, dear students!
In collaboration with House of Denim, HTNK and Denim History, the digital Transformers ED event will spotlight solutions being created by leading members of the denim community and help students and consumers understand the inefficiencies and threats facing the denim supply chain – as well as opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Hosting Transformers ED is educator and denim expert Mohsin Sajid founder of Denim History and Endrime. Andrew Olah, Olah inc, Founder of Kingpins Show and Transformers Foundation, and Mariette Hoitink from HTNK Co-founder & Partner, House of Denim, Denim City Amsterdam and Jean school.
OPENING HOST REMARKS & HTNK / HOUSE OF DENIM
Miguel Sanchez, Gavilan
Denim Manufacturing’s Inputs & Outputs
Michael Kininmonth, Lenzing AG
Manmade Cellulosic
DENISE SAKUMA, LYCRA
Synthetic Fibres
Andrew Olah, Transformers Foundation
Cotton
JAKOB KRZYSKO, DYSTAR
The History and Future of Indigo Dyeing
ALBERTO DE CONTI, RUDOLF GROUP
Antibacterial Finishing
ALBERTO CANDIANI, CANDIANI
The Business of Denim
MAURIZIO MOROSINI, TONELLO
Sustainable Finishing
TONY TONNAER, KINGS OF INDIGO
Creating a Sustainable Brand
FRANK MICHEL, ZDHC
The Roadmap to Zero
SANJEEV BAHL, SAITEX
What You Can Do to Help Others with Work
United Kingdom | October 2019
RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON
EVENT PROMO - VIDEO 1
Transformers ED UNITED KINGDOM
In Collaboration with Ravensbourne University London, UK and Denim History.
The first edition of Transformers ED was recorded Live on October 18th 2019. Featuring one day of content focused on the topics of supply chain, sustainability and design, Transformers ED will boast a robust and diverse roster of speakers and panelists. As a community of innovators, creative thinkers, and problem-solvers, we recognize your outstanding careers in digital media and design and would be honoured to have you join our educational seminar series that is inspired by you, dear students!
In collaboration with Ravensbourne University London and Denim History, and presented by TENCEL™, Saitex and FibreTrace, the digital Transformers ED event will spotlight solutions being created by leading members of the denim community and help students and consumers understand the inefficiencies and threats facing the denim supply chain – as well as opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Hosting Transformers ED is educator and denim expert Mohsin Sajid founder of Denim History and Endrime.
RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON
EVENT PROMO - VIDEO 2
PROF. LAWRENCE ZEEGAN, Executive Dean of Design at Ravensbourne University, London
The Next Gen
KERRY BANNIGAN & STEVE KENZIE
The Sustainable Development Goals
Miguel Sanchez, GAVILAN
Denim Manufacturing’s Inputs & Outputs
Michael Kininmonth, Lenzing
Manmade Cellulosic Fibres
Helen Latham, The LYCRA Company
HELEN LATHAM
Lycra and Polyester
Andrew Olah, Transformers Foundation
Cotton: Facts
JAKOB KRZYSKO
Denim’s Chemical Insight
ALBERTO CANDIANI, CANDIANI
Innovation
ALICE TONELLO, TONELLO
The Past and Future of Denim Finishing
BILGEHAN ATES, Blackhorse Lane Ateliers
Local Manufacturing
SIMON BEACHUS, Entrepreneaur
New Ways Of Thinking
Nick Williams, 4TH Avenue Graphics
Denim Branding
SANJEEV BAHL, SAITEX
Resetting The System
ROWAN HUNT, Debenhams
The Future of Sustainable Denim