Transformers ED MEXICO
In Collaboration with Centro, Mexico.
May 2021
Transformers ED is an educational seminar series meant for students and consumers who wish to learn about the denim supply chain and understand the environmental impact at each step of production.
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.
Fibers
Andrew Olah, Transformers Foundation
”Cotton: Facts”
Victor Almeida, Lenzing AG
"Wood-based Cellulosic Fibers: sustainability of fibers into action"
Rene Pineda, The LYCRA Company
"Elastomeric Fibers: the science & magic behind stretch fibers"
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"
Mohsin Sajid, Endrime® & Denim History
"Hemp History & Future"
Chemicals & Dyes
About ZDHC
Alberto DeConti, Rudolf Group
”The Role of Chemicals in Denim”
Mariella Noto, ZDHC
"Roadmap to Zero: how collective action is transforming the use of chemicals in our industry"
Armando Rodriguez of Artesano Nilitepec, Jaime Gonzales of DyStar, and Alberto DeConti of Rudolph
"Denim and Dyes" Panel
Jaime Gonzalez, Dystar
"Denim and Synthetic Dyes"
Veronica Kuhliger
"The History of Indigo & Denim"
Laundry & Finishing
Begoña Garcia, Jeanologia
"Innovation in garment dyeing and finishing"
Maurizio Morosini of Tonello, Wilson Avalos of Ropa Sete Leguas Inc.
Panel on "Laundry and Manufacturing"
Maurizio Morosini, Tonello
"Ozone: Back to The Future"
Textiles & Garments
Miguel Sánchez, Transformers Foundation
”How Denim is Made”
Begona Garcia of Jeanologia, Malin Ekengren of Stella McCartney, and Saul Lopez
Panel on "Design & Product Development"
Wilson Avalos
"Jeans Magic"
Sustainability & CIRCULARITY
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”
Carry Somers, Fashion Revolution
“Fair Trade”
Aglaia Gomez
“Cradle to Cradle Principles”
Alicia Leon, Tavex
"Sustainable Denim"
Career Development
Saul Lopez
"Key Trends Shaping the Denim Market this Decade"
Malin Ekengren
"Good Research and Gaining Inspiration"
Amy Leverton
"Denim Trends"
Veronica Fourcade
"Garment Making Requirements for Fashionable Articles"
Armando Rodriguez
“Natural Dyes in Denim”