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Congratulations to the students of Arts 321 Sustainable Fashion at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for their success in the Nextile: Soy in Textile Design Challenge! - School of Art & Design
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Congratulations to the students of Arts 321 Sustainable Fashion at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for their success in the Nextile: Soy in Textile Design Challenge!

November 13, 2024

Students in the Arts 321 Sustainable Fashion class, led by Clinical Assistant Professor Chiara Vincenzi, took on the Nextile: Soy in Textile Design Challenge this semester 🌱, designing eco-friendly textiles using soybean-based materials like yarn and bio-leather made from production waste.

We’re excited to share that two groups were awarded winner and runner-up in the Nextile School Level Challenge! They’ll receive scholarships and advance to the National Competition!

Here’s a sneak peek at their inspiring work and textile samples!

Winning Team Names: Jadie Geleerd, Priscilla Gonzalez, Chloe Wendel, Isabella Fisher, Ava Heinz and Bio-vera™ leather textile with Soy Cashmere appliqué

Runner-Up Team Names: Lindsay Marion, Sophie Ducette, Jessica He, Viana Nguyen and Batik dyed green dress with global motif

Congratulation and good luck for the National Competition!

photo of various designs by group

Winner Nextile School level

additional items entered in competition

Runner Up Team Nextile

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