Flanders Technology & Innovation Hasselt
The first edition of the FTI festival took place from March 15 to 24. The Ten Days of Tech put innovation and technology in the spotlight. 177,500 visitors immersed themselves in the latest technologies.
Masjien was curator of the fashion track in Hasselt and Antwerp
From Saturday 16 until Thursday 24 March 2024 circularity took over Hasselt during the FTI festival.
During this inspiring event, attendees discovered the significant impact clothing has on the environment and explored innovations making fashion more sustainable and beautiful. Through a variety of installations, workshops, and talks, the track showcased progressive brands, new revenue models, and cutting-edge technologies.
The track was open to the general public and included a special B2B offering. Ambassadors of this track, the Limburg Six, contributed their own installations and were joined by a network of partners including VITO, Stad Hasselt, Thomas More, Flanders DC, Avansa, Befrako, Cosh, Swishing Belgium, and more.
Visitors could explore a wide range of activities at Z33, the Fashion Museum, La Bottega, and throughout the shopping streets of Hasselt.
Exhibitions & Installations
- Projects by the Limburg Six: Discover the innovative work of our ambassadors.
- Expo “Color Confidence”: Learn about future-forward textile dyeing methods.
- Decision Tree: Find out what to do with clothes you no longer wear.
- VITO’s Real Cost Simulator: Calculate the hidden ecological and social costs of your T-shirt.
- Nanex Demonstration: See how to better protect your clothes, wash less, and reduce your carbon footprint.
- Masjien’s ‘Non-Vending Machine’: Experience a unique installation where you pay to buy nothing.
- SCIRT & INFINITEX Research Projects: Explore the future of textile recycling and new revenue models in fashion.
Interactive Activities & Workshops
- COSH Shopping Card: Discover Hasselt in a sustainable way with our new shopping guide.
- Swishing Clothing Exchange: Swap your pre-loved clothes for something new-to-you.
- Upcycling Workshop: Create a unique bag from old city banners and flags, designed by fashion designer Jordy Arthur in collaboration with Avansa.
- Creative Studio by Stitchlie: Learn upcycling and repair skills, powered by Befrako
- VITO Knowledge Quiz: Test your sustainability knowledge with an interactive installation by VITO.
- Children’s Book Open Studio: Step into the world of “Do Trousers Grow on Trees?” and weave your own dream catcher from old textiles.
Engaging presentations by the Limburg Six ambassadors
Explore a different perspective on circularity with the ‘Limburg Six’ — six fashion entrepreneurs and friends who bring creativity and innovation to sustainable fashion. Guided by the Hasselt Fashion Museum, each ambassador has developed a unique and inspiring installation showcasing their vision of circular fashion.
