Following the Thread: Perspectives on Circularity, Heritage and Tourism in Alpine Textiles

The AlpTextyles Final Event in Lyon on October 21, 2025, titled Following the Thread: Perspectives on Circularity, Heritage and Tourism in Alpine Textiles, marked the culmination of a three-year effort dedicated to safeguarding and revitalising the textile heritage of the Alpine region across six countries. Organised within the Interreg Alpine Space Programme and realised under the patronage of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, it brought together heritage custodians, textile artisans, SMEs, researchers, cultural organisations, and tourism stakeholders. The twelve project partner organisations (ZRC SAZU as an ERDF Lead Partner) from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland collaborated to develop solutions that address climate change and optimise the use of local resources.

The event was organised just a few days after and was part of the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, celebrated on 17 October 2025. More.