Studying Fashion EP 8 | What Makes Linen and Hemp Sustainable Fashion Fibers?

In this new episode of Studying Fashion, we meet Ornella Bignami — Education Manager for Fashion, Textile and Technical Schools in Italy at Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp — to explore the role of linen and hemp in the future of sustainable fashion. From the qualities that make these natural fibers increasingly relevant for the fashion industry, to the innovations shaping their production processes, this episode focuses on how material research can open new possibilities for more responsible design and manufacturing. Watch the full episode to learn more about: • What the European Confederation of Flax and Hemp does • Why linen and hemp are considered sustainable fibers • How these materials are used in today’s fashion system • Which innovations are changing eco-friendly fiber production • Whether linen and hemp can compete with more traditional natural fibers • What skills are needed to work in sustainable fashion #AccademiaDelLusso #StudyingFashion #SustainableFashion #Linen #Hemp #NaturalFibers #FashionInnovation