The Athens Place Lab is a network of organizations in Greece coordinated by the Hellenic Clothing Industry Association to support the fashion industry and promote sustainability. The lab provides co-working spaces, training, workshops and other resources. Its goals are to tackle issues in fashion related to sustainability, assist designers and companies, and create new jobs in the creative sector by offering expertise and solutions. The network includes organizations related to fashion, sustainability and entrepreneurship, and seeks collaborations with other textile and clothing business labs.
2. Who we are
• The Place Lab is located in
Athens - linking partners
operating all over Greece
• The Place lab is a network of
organisations, coordinated by
the Hellenic Clothing Industry
Association (HCIA)
• The network’s activities enable
the development of a local
community tackling the various
aspects related to fashion and
the society. It aims at becoming
a point of reference for
exchange of know-how and
development of new ideas.
3. What we do
• Main goals include to provide
support regarding the adoption
of social aspects to both the
clothing industry, as well as
individuals (designers, trend-
setters, etc.) in Greece.
• Research focus is on social
factors, from sustainable lifestyle
(production and consumption),
ethical manufacturing,
enviromental issues, gender
aspects, etc.
• Projects / activities:
Co-working
Training
Organisation of events /
workshops
Awareness raising
4. Why we do this • To join community forces in order
to tackle emerging issues in the
fashion sector.
• To tackle specific T&C problems,
mainly related to sustainability.
• To identify opportunities in
assisting new designers and
established companies.
• To assist in the creation of new
jobs in the creative sector.
• To offer hands-on solutions for
the Greek companies.
• Overall, we want to offer an
integrated service environment
to the fashion sector, utilising
expertise from a number of
support organisations.
5. • Network participants (so far):
Fashion related: SOFFA,
FashRev (Greek branch)
Others: IMPACT Hub,
KEAN, Organisation
Earth, the nest,
Give&Fund, IRC
• Close collaboration with the
Athens Design Lab and the
Make Lab
• Seeking collaboration with
other TCBL place labs for
common projects
Connection TCBL
