Textiles Untangled: 101 Circular Fashion Workshop (online)
Textiles Untangled is an interactive, 3-hour workshop designed to raise awareness and build collective understanding of one of the world’s most impactful industries. Through a dynamic blend of team-based activities, mini-games, and real-world case studies, participants explore the textile lifecycle—from raw materials to end-of-life—while uncovering key environmental and social challenges.
This session provides an accessible introduction to circular fashion, using fashion as a lens to understand the broader textile system. The experience fosters critical thinking, systems thinking, and the practical application of circular economy principles to promote more sustainable solutions.
What to Expect
A gamified, collaborative learning experience
Interactive visual tools and group discussions
A systems overview of the textile industry
Strategies for sustainability and circular design
Tools to support informed decision-making and action
Logistics
The session will be held online via Google Meet and Mural, a collaborative digital workspace. Joining instructions will be sent to registered participants a few days prior to the event.
About the Facilitator
Megan Yousef is a seasoned facilitator and coach with over 10 years of experience. She is the founder of an organization dedicated to catalyzing climate action in organizations and communities. Her approach is science-based, justice-sensitive, and grounded in collective intelligence.
⚠️ Capacity is limited. To ensure an engaging and balanced group experience, please register only if you are confident you’ll be able to attend.
This event is free for students worldwide and UCI affiliates, with a hybrid format to ensure global access and knowledge-sharing. General admission is donation-based, helping us keep the summit inclusive while supporting our organizers and speakers.