Recommendations, good practices and sustainability potential of the integrated digital tools for green practices in fashion design
A3.7 brings together key insights from the development and piloting of the IG-Fashion platform, presenting a set of practical recommendations, good practices, and reflections on the sustainability potential of the integrated digital tools. This report evaluates how the platform and AI chatbot support the adoption of green practices in fashion design, identifies factors that enhance their impact in VET environments, and explores their replicability across other sectors. The findings provide a roadmap for future use, scalability, and integration of digital learning in sustainable fashion education.
Α3.6 report
This report summarizes the changes made to the platform between its initial and final versions, based on the structured feedback collected during the piloting phase (A3.5) as well as the piloting report, that summarizes conclusions based on the user feedback.
The improvements reflect the project’s commitment to user-centered design, accessibility, and pedagogical value. Feedback was gathered through surveys, interviews, and observation during live testing sessions, and directly informed technical, visual, and content-related updates to the platform.
Piloting report
The piloting phase of the IG-Fashion project successfully tested the beta versions of the training platform and AI chatbot across all partner countries. Involving fashion students, VET educators, and industry representatives, the piloting aimed to evaluate the platform’s usability, content relevance, and the functionality of its digital tools. Feedback collected through structured forms and guided sessions confirmed the platform’s educational value, while also highlighting areas for refinement. The results demonstrate strong user engagement and validate the platform as a practical tool for integrating sustainability and innovation into fashion education.
Testing of Beta Versions of the LMS and the Chatbot
A3.5 marks the beginning of the piloting phase for the IG-Fashion platform, with beta versions of the Learning Management System (LMS) and the integrated AI chatbot now ready for testing. This activity involves learners, educators, and fashion professionals from all partner countries who will explore the platform’s educational content, evaluate its usability, and interact with the chatbot to provide feedback. The results of this piloting process will guide the final improvements before public launch, ensuring the platform is both user-friendly and pedagogically effective. The piloting will be done in two categories – one concerning industry experts and educators, while the other involves learners, both to be found below.
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Platform video tutorial
This video tutorial was developed as part of A3.4 and provides a clear walkthrough of the IG-Fashion training platform. It introduces users to the structure of the learning modules, demonstrates how to navigate the content and interact with the integrated AI chatbot, and explains how to access key features such as quizzes and downloadable materials. The tutorial supports learners and educators in effectively using the platform during the piloting phase and beyond.
Introductory video
This introductory video outlines the key challenges facing the fashion and textile industry—such as environmental impact, resource waste, and the need for digital transformation—and presents the IG-Fashion project as a response. It highlights the project’s main objectives: to develop accessible, practice-oriented learning tools that help future fashion professionals adopt sustainable practices and align with new EU policies.
Development of manual and video tutorial for the function and usage of the chatbot and its interaction profile with users and content
As part of the IG-Fashion project’s commitment to accessibility and user support, A3.4 focused on creating a clear and practical user manual along with video tutorials to guide learners through the platform. These resources provide step-by-step instructions on how to navigate the modules, interact with the AI chatbot, complete exercises, and access materials in multiple languages. Developed to accompany the piloting and final rollout, the manual and videos ensure that users across all partner countries can fully engage with the platform’s educational content and tools.
Development of green practices learning content for fashion designers
Developed as a key intellectual output of the IG-Fashion project, A3.1 delivers a detailed manual that sets the groundwork for the platform’s learning content aimed at fashion designers. Drawing from EU policy frameworks, sustainability case studies, and input from industry experts and educators, the manual outlines essential green practices in areas such as circular design, sustainable textiles, low-impact production, and legal compliance. This content was used to build the platform’s four core chapters and to guide the training of the integrated AI chatbot.
Compendium on the Application and Impact of AI in the Fashion Industry
The IG Fashion Compendium is the result of transnational research on the need to apply AI tools (like Chatbots) in the learning and training process of fashion-related subjects. In this document, we demonstrate all the data collected at the national level in Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and Romania, covering topics such as sustainable fabrics, zero waste pattern making and cutting, design for decomposing, etc. The gathering of the information has been carried out through desk research (collection of green good practices in the fashion industry) and field research (interviews with VET learners/teachers to investigate their knowledge of AI tools, their application potential, relevance, and usefulness for educational purposes). You can download and read the Compendium by choosing the preferred language.
Interviewing fashion industry professionals, vocational education trainers, and students
Towards the development of the IG-Fashion Compendium, we reached out to the actual beneficiaries of our project – the fashion industry professionals and experts, and the VET trainers and students in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands. We interviewed more than 50 fashion industry professionals and more than 60 VET trainers and students. They provided us with valuable feedback on the following important aspects:
Fashion industry
- Level of digitalization
- Use of AI
- Challenges, benefits, and impact
- Sustainability practices
You can download and read the pdf by choosing the preferred language.
Vocation Education and Training for the fashion sector
Teachers’ and students’ perspectives on:
- Use of digital technologies in the training and learning process
- Benefits and advantages (including the use of AI tools)
- Familiarity with AI tools in education
- Familiarity with and application of eco standards
You can download and read the pdf by choosing the preferred language.
Analysis of good sustainability practices in the fashion industry and green measures undertaken by fashion businesses
An account for the fashion industry at the intersection of environmental protection and sustainability. Download here the IG-Fashion report to find out more about existing European Union legislature and measures, but also best practices in sustainable fashion in Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Romania, and the Netherlands. The report is in English and is the first step in developing the IG-Fashion project tools and material for sustainable fashion for the Vocational Education and Training community and fashion professionals.
A2.1 Methodology Report
A methodology to define the structure of the Compendium and its content, according to the findings of the preliminary research, as well as the methodology to conduct desk analysis and field research to collect data and information. The methodology also contains a description of the upcoming activities, who is responsible, a time table for implementation and recommended resources.