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.

EP31: The SCIRT project: on developing a True Cost Model to quantify circularity in the Fashion and Textile Industry
Welcome to Episode 31 of Ellie Talks, your gateway to sustainable fashion and textiles. In this episode, we’re joined by Anse Smeets, a circular economy

EP 29: The Story Behind “Do Pants Grow on Trees?” – A conversation with Jasmien Wynants & Judith Thomas on changing the World with a Read-Along Book
Published on 14.3.2024 By Ellie.Connect Welcome to the newest episode of our Ellie.Talks, your insights in the future of sustainable textiles and fashion. It’s a

EP28: Implementing Sustainability: A Conversation with Lieve Vermeire, Sustainability Manager Van de Velde
This episode delves into the complexities of implementing sustainability in a major fashion player like Van de Velde. Join us as we get personal insights from Lieve about her journey, her passion for people, and the unique challenges of driving a large company towards sustainability. Numerous interesting insights, relevant for every company working around the topic of sustainability.

EP27: A Soft Revolution in the Rug Industry: A Deep Dive with Jozefien Forton – Maison Forton’s Sustainability Journey
January 3, 2024 By Ellie Get ready for a game-changer in the rug industry! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jozefien Forton, the visionary

EP2: Gerwin Homölle, How to turn old clothes into new textile products via mechanical recycling
During this interactive session, Gerwin Homölle, from ALTEX Textil-Recycling, and Julie Lietaer, from AriadneInnovation, discuss how to turn old clothes into new textile products via mechanical recycling.

EP1: Nicolas Vanden Avenne, Ocular, How can virtual technologies contribute to a more sustainable industry?
During this interactive session, Nicolas Vanden Avenne, Founder and CEO of Ocular, and Julie Lietaer, Founder of Ariadne Innovation, discuss how virtual technologies contribute to making the industry more sustainable, based on the Xperify® case.