Concertation Montréal (CMTL) and its collaborators are committed to helping you discover responsible and sustainable textile consumption practices. Let yourself be carried away by the rallying effect of its Textile and Clothing Community of Practice, and join industry professionals to explore alternatives to consumption and waste through a varied program of activities. 

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Intimidated by the needle? Want to discuss the impact of the textile and clothing industry? Need to repair a garment? Looking for brands that design and create products with fabrics destined for landfill? Consult our Circular Explorations program below to choose the activity that meets your needs, and join us at the Pôle Textile de l'Escale circulaire, a stone's throw from the Berri-UQAM metro station.

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Patch Party" workshop - Monday, September 16, 6 to 9 p.m.

Bring your clothes to be revitalized, and everything you need is provided! A Raton accompanies you as you explore embroidery stitches to create and apply patches that will bring your favorite piece back to life.

For more information and to register, click here.

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Collective textile work - Tuesday, September 17, 5 to 7 p.m.

Take part in the creation of a unique work of art from clothes and scraps destined for landfill, while reflecting on our relationship with time and over-consumption. No sewing skills required, just the desire to sew and share with Studiomaisontulipe!

For more information and to register, click here.

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Flower design workshop - Wednesday, September 18, 6 to 8 p.m.

Make eternal fabric flowers with Sew Anaa. An original, long-lasting idea to make the most of scraps and have a fashion accessory or decoration that will never fade.

For more information and to register, click here.

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Sewing workshop: from clothes to hot water bottles - Thursday, September 19, 5 to 8 p.m.

Discover how to make flax seed hot water bottles from used clothes with Unel. Turn those unloved clothes into useful, eco-friendly accessories for lasting comfort!

For more information and to register, click here.

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Short film evening - Friday, September 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration here

The Festival International du Film sur l'Art and Fashion Revolution QC join forces for an evening of short documentaries and art films, followed by a discussion on the challenges of ethical and sustainable fashion.

For more information and to register, click here.

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Boutique Unel - Saturday, September 21 from 12pm to 8pm

In the boutique run by Unel, discover a unique selection of second-hand articles and items produced by committed designers who use circular economy strategies to create a more ethical and responsible industry.

For more information on the activity, click here.

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Textile fresco - Sunday, September 22, 4pm to 7pm

Let's explore together the socio-environmental impacts of the textile industry and work together to imagine solutions adapted to everyone's realities. This workshop is presented by Unel!

For more information and to register, click here.

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This program was developed by Concertation Montréal as part of its involvement in the Pôle Textile, an initiative of Escale Circulaire, a City of Montreal project developed by Entremise and supported by Fashion Revolution Québec and CMTL, and co-managed by Unel, Entremaille and Jiji.

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We look forward to seeing you again!

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Photo Virginie Le Naour