The mission of Kantamanto Social Club is clear: to empower communities in the Global South. It aims to shine a spotlight on communities, particularly those whose circular and regenerative practices have been undervalued for too long.

The projects I selected this season challenge us to rethink everything from raw materials to end products and production processes, whilst emphasising on sustainability as an ongoing dialogue.

In an industry swamped by fast fashion and ever-changing trends, Oscar Wentz’s AFTERLIFE project has hit the reset button.

Beatriz discovered wool's capacity as a universal language, transcending social, generational, and cultural barriers, and serving as a bridge that connects diverse lives and stories.

Instead of settling for flat, static materials, she’s tapping into cutting-edge technology to create three-dimensional fabrics that push us to reimagine what textiles can do – and what they can mean to us.

In their design process, textile craftsmanship and industrial textile techniques meet, resulting in complex materials that are aimed at unconventional and innovative applications.

Marking a seismic shift from traditional textile creation, Venus In Fury’s approach starts not with a sketch, but with a selection of natural materials like Dutch wool and seaweed.

This season, we're continuing this saga by posing critical questions and embracing a more holistic narrative. It’s less about solutions and more about interventions and transformative thinking.

Suzanne's goal: to push boundaries, experiment, and challenge the way things are done.

“The factory is my playground, searching for new possibilities with the tools I can find.”

Tjeerd’s “Mycelium 2D Printing” explores the potential of mycelium, a natural material obtained from mushrooms, which could be crucial for the transition towards more sustainable consumption.

A type of plant that thrives in wet conditions are cattails, the cultivation of which is currently not profitable for farmers, which is why its fibres are typically used for low-value products like insulation.

Fungi use biochemical processes to produce pigments, meaning they have a different impact than fossil-based heat and extraction processes.

By working with industry and research partners, BIOTEXFUTURE supports the development of bio-based textiles through various projects and innovation spaces.

These fabrics carry five stories of invisible connections, narrating tales of cooperation, exploitation, and competition among fungi, lichens, corals, and plants.

Her vision: to create an entire outfit made wholly from hemp fibre and end the stigma surrounding the plant.