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Open Lab, a pioneering initiative by HKRITA and H&M Foundation, emerges as a transformative force within the textile and fashion industry. With a 20,000-square-foot physical space and a technological database housing over 80 sustainable projects, the lab embodies a mission to create a dynamic hub for the industry’s entire value chain.

Our Approach

Open Lab develops agile solutions for the textile, clothing and fashion industry to address climate change by:

  • Showcasing innovative solutions 
  • Providing a collaborative platform for industry-wide partnerships
  • Contributing to problem-solving and resource optimisation 
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Abousus Solution
Solutions

Showcase innovative solutions

Abousus Collaboration
Collaboration

Provide a collaborative platform for industry-wide partnerships

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Resources

Contribute to problem-solving and resource optimisation

Research Focuses

Open Lab pioneers agile solutions to address climate change under six research focuses:

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Renewable & Recycled Materials
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Environmental-friendly Treatment
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Energy & Water Saving Manufacturing
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GHG & Carbon Negative Solutions
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Green Materials & Process
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Organic Materials & Regenerative Practices

Open Lab also supports the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which are relevant to our research focuses.

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Got Questions?

Do you have any exciting ideas on recycling, green materials, or sustainable solutions? Please feel free to reach out to us!