Denim-focused technology provider joins Open Lab
Denim industry technology provider Jeanologia has joined the Open Lab initiative, a project led by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) and the H&M Foundation.
It described the initiative as an attempt to create “a dynamic hub for the entire textile value chain”, driving innovation to tackle the challenges of climate change.
Located in the Advanced Manufacturing Centre at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Open Lab covers 1,800 square-metres and is dedicated to the research and development of sustainable textile solutions.
It will host over 80 projects focused on sustainability and will serve as a meeting point for brands, manufacturers, and suppliers to develop scalable technologies that promote greater circularity and efficiency in the industry.
Jeanologia chief executive and founder, Enrique Silla, commented: “The creation of the Open Lab presents an opportunity to unite brands, manufacturers, and suppliers in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. We are confident that, together with HKRITA and the H&M Foundation, we will make significant strides toward a more circular and efficient textile future.”
