A new research study at the University of Borås shows that mixed, coloured polyester waste can be given a homogen new colour without the use of either water or chemicals. By using supercritical carbon dioxide, dyes are redistributed between textiles rather than removed, which could help address one of the major barriers to circular textile recycling.

The Swedish School of Textiles and the United Nations are taking the next step in their collaboration to design and develop a new sustainable guide uniform collection for the UN headquarters in New York. The leading design school Central Saint Martins in London has now been invited to collaborate on the design of accessories together with students from the Swedish School of Textiles.

Today marks one year since the launch of the new UN guide collection. The collection, designed and developed by twenty textile and fashion design students at the Swedish School of Textiles, was a particularly large and unique project conducted at the University of Borås last year. The project was ambitious not only in its design work, but also in the complex process of transforming the designs into production‑ready garments. It was anything but a simple journey.

Robert Quinn, founder of Scholars at Risk, has been named Honorary Doctor in Library and Information Science at the University of Borås. His work has been of vital importance to many threatened academics who, through the organization, have been able to receive sanctuary and assistance and continue to work as researchers and teaching staff.

The doctoral students in Design at the Swedish School of Textiles are pushing the boundaries of what textile and fashion design can be. Working across diverse areas — from digital-only fashion and regenerative wool practices to caring objects, maintenance-driven heritage, and form transformative materials — they each contribute a unique viewpoint on how design shapes society, culture, sustainability, and emerging technologies. These quotes capture the breadth and depth of their ongoing explorations.