From the blog
Keep up to date with the latest updates from the Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion.
Impact Action: Gearing Research into Practice: The UCRF Research Tapestry
UCRF Research Tapestry Workshop 2 Blog Post 2: Impact Beyond Publications
Spinning Ahead: The UCRF Research Tapestry
UCRF Research Tapestry Workshop 2 Blog Post 1: Spinning Ahead
Wardrobe Methods Event Summary
Wardrobe Methods Event Summary
Weaving the Threads: The UCRF Research Tapestry
Join us on a journey to shape the field of fashion sustainability through research! Introducing the UCRF Research Tapestry—an interdisciplinary exploration of the roots and possible futures of inquiries into transforming the textile- and apparel sector.
UCRF Earthshot Prize Nominations
We present our nominations for the 2024 Earthshot Prize and share some of the work leading up to deciding on the two nominations.
Wikipedia edit-a-thon 2023
News of our Wikipedia edit-a-thon in 2023. Get involved!
Wikipedia edit-a-thon 2022
February 26 is soon here again, and it is time for the yearly UCRF Wikipedia edit-a-thon!
Funding advocacy project 2019-20
In 2019-20 the Union wrote to research funding bodies around the world regarding priorities for funding fashion and sustainability research.
Wikipedia edit-a-thon 2021
Yes, it is that time again! It is the Union’s yearly collaborative wikipedia edit-a-thon! Like in the last two years, the date is 26th February.
Open UCRF insignia, buttons and banners
To activate change, it is good to have your presence noticed in the wider community.
Wikipedia edit-a-thon 2020
It is time for the Union’s yearly collaborative wikipedia edit-a-thon! On 26th February 2020 we will revisit the “sustainable fashion” page on Wikipedia to add and update its content.
Wikipedia edit-a-thon 2019
The Union’s first collaborative action is now underway! On 26th February 2019 between GMT 15:00 – 22:00, a group of volunteers from the Union signatories are jointly editing Wikipedia’s sustainable fashion pages.