Fibers and Identities: Which Material Shapes Our Identity and Our Future?

Apr 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Salle de conférence niveau 1 / Conference Room Level 1

Through a mosaic, each fiber reveals its clothing potential. They tell stories of territories, craftsmanship, and collective choices. While some local fibers remain underused, others—ubiquitous in our wardrobes—are all too often harmful. Let’s return to the very foundation of what clothes us. Marie-Ève Faust, Director, Ph.D — Fibershed Québec Philippe Denis, Museologist and researcher in clothing heritage — Fibershed Québec Talk in French