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Welcome to the TEX4.0 project

Weaving the Future of Textile Education – Empowering VET Trainers and Learners with Cutting-Edge Technology Skills for a Digital Era.

About the project

The project is an innovative initiative designed to revolutionize vocational education and training (VET) in the textile industry. At its core, the project aims to develop a tailored curriculum that addresses the specific needs of VET trainers and learners in the realm of new technologies. This curriculum will provide VET trainers and key stakeholders in the textile industry with essential tools to facilitate the acquisition of digital skills among learners. Additionally, the project seeks to offer learners a comprehensive and innovative training package focused on skills related to Industry 4.0, ensuring they are well-equipped for the technological demands of the modern workplace. Furthermore, TEX4.0 is committed to producing engaging and attractive training materials, aiming to enhance the appeal of the textile sector to younger generations. A key goal of the project is to foster active engagement in its activities and to employ participatory approaches in vocational education, ensuring a more interactive and effective learning experience. Through these efforts, TEX4.0 aspires to set a new standard in VET, making it more relevant, appealing, and effective in preparing learners for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age in the textile industry.

Project Activities

  • Ιmplementation activities such as f2f working sessions, focus group sessions, survey, national pilotings, Transnational Learning Activity, learning material development, evaluation activities
  • Sharing & promotion activities such as dissemination through social media, websites, newsletters, national sharing & promotion events

Project Objectives

  • Develop a curriculum based on the needs of VET trainers & learners in the field of new technologies
  • Equip VET trainers and textile stakeholders with the tools to support the digital skills acquisition of their learners
  • Offer VET learners an innovative training package on Industry4.0-related skills
  • Produce attractive training material to make the textile sector more appealing to youth
  • Achieve engagement in project’s activities and to use of participatory approaches in VET

The Timeline

M01 M09

Launching a Training Suite

This phase focuses on providing VET learners with e-learning modules on Industry 4.0 technologies and enhancing qualifications transparency across the EU. It also equips VET trainers and textile stakeholders with resources to deliver engaging training effectively.

M07 M19

Training & Digital Transformation

During this phase, the project will improve digital training for the textile sector, emphasizing broader participation and enhanced training materials by incorporating feedback from initial implementations and integrating participatory methods for optimal industry relevance.

M17 M24

Enhancing Visibility and Impact

This phase centers on communicating and disseminating the project’s results, focusing is on reaching a broad audience, including sector professionals and the general public, to foster widespread adoption and long-term benefits of digital transformation in the textile sector.

The Results

Report & Curriculum

A training curriculum on the technologies and training methods will be developed for VET trainers and textile stakeholders

Training Suite

A training package with relevant training material for all target groups on the Industry 4.0 technologies and their applications in the textile sector

My TEXperience

Learning outcomes and skills acquired through Piloting Sessions and “My TEXperience” activity

News

Crafting Change: Small Steps to Big Impact in Sustainable Textiles

Introduction The textile industry is on a transformative journey, pivoting from its resource-intensive roots to embrace sustainability. This shift is vital not only for environmental preservation but also for economic resilience and social equity. In this concise exploration, we look at practical, small-scale changes that are setting the stage for major industry-wide shifts. Sustainable Fibers...
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Weaving a Greener Future: Innovations in Sustainable Textiles

Introduction As the global focus on environmental sustainability intensifies, the textile industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its ecological footprint. This sector, historically associated with substantial waste and resource consumption, is now at the forefront of adopting innovative practices to pave the way for a sustainable future. This blog explores the latest innovations in...
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Embracing Sustainability: How the Textile Industry Can Thrive on Eco-friendly Practices

Introduction In today’s world, where environmental concerns are at the forefront of consumer minds, the textile industry faces significant challenges. Known traditionally for its high water consumption, chemical pollution, and waste generation, this sector is now pivoting towards more sustainable practices. This shift not only helps preserve our natural resources but also opens up new...
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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. [Project number: 2023-1-DE02-KA220-VET-000154009]