In this episode of Designing the Future: Textiles and Transformation Talks, powered by Performance Days, host Alexa Dehmel speaks with Kim Scholze, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, and Rüdiger Fox, CEO of Sympatex Technologies. They explore the path to a sustainable textile future, discussing closed-loop recycling, eliminating harmful chemicals like PFAS, and the importance of circularity and transparency. Rüdiger stresses the industry's moral responsibility, while Kim shares her leadership journey in the outdoor sector. They explain how Sympatex uses technology to innovate without losing human values. This discussion highlights the critical steps to balance sustainability, product quality, and consumer trust.
Host: Alexa Dehmel
• Owner of CONSULTING & DESIGN in Munich/ Germany
• Expert in performance clothing design, functional material advisory and curation
• Focus on innovative transformation in the textile industry
• Engages in education, trend keynote speaking, and freelance journalism
Guest: Kim Scholze
• CEO and CMSO Sympatex
• Outdoor industry enthusiast
• Podcast Kim Scholze: Spuzziness. The Sportbusiness Podcast with Kim Scholze
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrMXj7xZLjDkeQ_0XCDcfZjwvViaZYx2h
Guest: Dr. Rüdiger Fox
• CEO Sympatex and Chief Environmental Activist
• “Corporate happiness” – true sustainability begins with people
• New book by Rüdiger Fox and Peter Spiegel: Imagination…Und alles Mögliche wird möglich...
https://www.vahlen.de/fox-spiegel-imagination/product/34295689
CLOSING REMARKS
Kim Scholze and Rüdiger Fox remind us that true sustainability goes beyond compliance—it's about taking honest, actionable steps to reshape the textile industry. From closing the recycling loop to fostering a well-being-focused corporate culture, today's conversation emphasized the need for holistic approaches and collaboration to drive real change.
INSPIRATIONAL NOTE
The small changes Kim and Rüdiger want to implement for a more sustainable future:
• Kim Scholze: Encourages small actions like biking and reducing plastic, reminding everyone that individual efforts make a difference.
• Rüdiger Fox: Recommends limiting clothing purchases, replacing only when worn out, and returning items to brands to promote sustainable production.
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