

Transformers ED UNITED KINGDOM
In Collaboration with Ravensbourne University London, UK and Denim History.
October 2019
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.
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.
INTRO & PROMO VIDEOS
RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON
EVENT PROMO - VIDEO 1
RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON
EVENT PROMO - VIDEO 2
PROF. LAWRENCE ZEEGAN, Executive Dean of Design at Ravensbourne University, London
The Next Gen
Fibers
Andrew Olah, Transformers Foundation
Cotton: Facts
Michael Kininmonth, Lenzing
Manmade Cellulosic Fibres
Helen Latham, The LYCRA Company
HELEN LATHAM
Lycra and Polyester
Chemicals & Dyes
JAKOB KRZYSKO
Denim’s Chemical Insight
Laundry & Finishing
ALICE TONELLO, TONELLO
The Past and Future of Denim Finishing
Textiles & Garments
Miguel Sanchez, GAVILAN
Denim Manufacturing’s Inputs & Outputs
ALBERTO CANDIANI, CANDIANI
Innovation
UN SDG'S AND SUSTAINABILITY
KERRY BANNIGAN & STEVE KENZIE
The Sustainable Development Goals
SANJEEV BAHL, SAITEX
Resetting The System
ROWAN HUNT, Debenhams
The Future of Sustainable Denim
Career Development
Nick Williams, 4TH Avenue Graphics
Denim Branding
BILGEHAN ATES, Blackhorse Lane Ateliers
Local Manufacturing
SIMON BEACHUS, Entrepreneaur
New Ways Of Thinking