In June, Mistra decided to invest in a second phase of the two programmes Mistra Future Fashion and Mistra Closing the Loop, to further develop research on a sustainable fashion sector and use of industrial waste. As before, Mistra Closing the Loop will consist of a number of projects working together to investigate how different wastes can be used more efficiently as resources in industry. On top of Mistra’s investment of SEK 40 million, stakeholders participating in the programme are to provide co-funding of at least SEK 20 million. Mistra Future Fashion has also been awarded SEK 40 million for a new phase lasting until 2019. The aim is to continue efforts to provide the fashion industry with tools that will make sustainability a competitive advantage.

Read more at Mistra.org here and here.