On April 23, 2025, FH Salzburg hosted the TEX-DAN event "Revolutionize Your Wardrobe," aimed at educating consumers on second-hand fashion, wardrobe optimization, conscious consumption, and upcycling. The event, organized in collaboration with Austrian SMEs, allowed participants to bring their own clothing pieces for a clothing swap.
The event featured insightful presentations by representatives from HUMANA Austria and Fashion Revolution Austria. Both organizations shared their core missions and emphasized the critical importance of Fashion Revolution Week in promoting transparency, ethical practices, and sustainability within the global fashion industry. Following the presentations, participants had the opportunity to choose between two interactive workshops. Each offered a hands-on approach to sustainable fashion: one focused on personal wardrobe simplification and conscious styling choices, while the other explored creative upcycling techniques using second-hand garments.
Participants explored the value of second-hand clothing and the environmental and social impacts of upcycling. They creatively transformed donated clothing into new items, such as beanies from sweaters or bags from old jeans, with guidance from HUMANA and FH Salzburg staff.
The night concluded with a lively clothing swap, accompanied by food and drinks. Participants used their newfound tips to find new favourite pieces. Leftover items were donated to HUMANA Austria for a good cause. By the end of the night, 86 pieces (27.6 kg) found new homes, and 199 pieces (46.8 kg) were donated to HUMANA Austria.
This international event attracted students and employees from the USA, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, and more, making it a memorable and impactful evening.
