Ellie.Talks Podcast
Your insight in the world of textiles & fashion
Get an instant boost of inspiration and fresh perspectives on a variety of topics related to sustainability, digitalization, and collaboration in the textiles and fashion industry.

EP36: “Duurzaam durven doen”: How Studio D’s founders are helping companies make an impact
In the latest episode of Ellie Talks, we had the pleasure of welcoming Charlotte Vandierendonck and Saartje Boutsen, the founders of Studio D, to discuss

EP34: The Future of Mattress Recycling: Insights from Ruben Demets, Recycling Manager at BekaertDeslee
As the world shifts towards a circular economy, industries across the board are rethinking how they handle waste and design their products. The mattress industry

Ellie Talks Summer Edition – Six Must-Know Insights of the first half of 2024 to reflect on at the end of Summer
In the first half of 2024, the Ellie team has uncovered key insights that are shaping the future of the textile industry. From the power of in-person connections at industry fairs to the importance of persistence in driving sustainable change, our latest podcast episode dives into these findings. Join us as we explore why inspiration is often undervalued, how perfection shouldn’t hold us back, and why circular collaborations are like dating. The journey of innovation and sustainability is moving fast—let’s keep up together!

Bonus Episode: Getting To Know Roosmarie Ruigrok
**NL Blogpost Below Getting to know… Roosmarie Ruigrok Roosmarie is an expert in sustainable fashion and textiles and founder of Clean & Unique. In this

Ellie.Talks Episode 40: Innovation, Circularity, and International Collaboration with Stefaan Verhamme
In episode 40 of Ellie.Talks, we had the pleasure of speaking with Stefaan Verhamme, International Affairs Manager and Cluster Manager New Materials at POM West-Vlaanderen. With a deep passion for

EP39: Unlocking efficiency in textile sorting and E-Commerce through digitalization: How Trosort has the ambition to change the game
In the 39th episode of Ellie.Talks, we sat down with Achille Mathot, the founder of Trosort, a startup leveraging AI-powered tagging and automation to transform the textile industry. Our conversation

EP38: The value of strong business communities – Insights from Pieter-Jan Provoost of Agoria
In the latest episode of Ellie Talks, we had the pleasure of speaking with Pieter-Jan Provoost, Director Energy Technology Club at Agoria, Belgium’s leading federation for the technology industry. Pieter-Jan