A consortium to nurture a New York State sustainable fashion industry. The full members of the consortium are: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) (Lead Organization), Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), The Field to Fiber Company, Hudson Valley Textile Project, Made X Hudson, and SUNY Morrisville.
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The core focus is to advance natural textile products, including bast fibers (hemp and flax) and wool, and new-technology sustainable fibers and materials, all manufactured in New York State to final fashion products.
The FIC innovates sustainable fashion technologies, accelerates sustainable fashion business innovations, engages through meetings and FIC activities, nurtures to spread knowledge and address supply chain gaps, and markets New York State’s sustainable fashion industry.
Our Vision
Make New York State an innovative leader in sustainable textiles and fashion by leveraging our world-class agriculture, manufacturing, and design for a resilient economy.
Our Mission
Connect researchers, farmers, designers, and manufacturers to accelerate innovative solutions using natural fibers and next-generation biomaterials to catalyze the New York State circular supply chain.
We aim to:
Advance the use of natural and sustainable textile products.
Support cutting-edge research and technological advancements.
Promote local manufacturing and address supply chain gaps.
Educate and empower the next generation of fashion industry leaders.
Facilitate collaboration among academia, industry, and government to drive sustainable practices.
Innovate sustainable fashion technologies.
Accelerate sustainable fashion business innovations.
Engage through meetings and FIC activities.
Nurture the spread of knowledge and address supply chain gaps.
Market New York State’s sustainable fashion industry.