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

EP20: Tim Vannieuwenhuyse, WAAK, Empowering the future of your organization: the impact of employer branding.
As Karla Basselier mentions in podcast episode 17: “young people are the future of our industry.” We couldn’t agree more, but we also know that it’s not always easy to

EP19: Maurits Vandeputte, Valvan, Innovation, the fuel for your organization’s future
Innovation / To Innovate. We all know the word “innovation”, but how many of us really know how to “innovate”? How do you put the word into practice or more

EP18: Jo Van Landeghem, Creamoda, the EPR unravelled, what you can already do today.
EPR, Extended Producer Responsibility, also known as UPV in Dutch or REP in French, is probably one of the buzzwords of the past months. But what is it exactly? Will