Yogyakarta, 7 August 2025 — Rantai Tekstil Lestari (RTL) and the Indonesian Fashion Design Study Program Association (IMODEA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the collaboration between higher education and the textile and fashion industry. The signing took place during the launching and inauguration of IMODEA, held at Pura Pakualaman, Yogyakarta.
Shared Vision for a Sustainable Future
The partnership marks a significant milestone in the shared mission of both organizations to accelerate the transition toward circular and sustainable fashion in Indonesia. Through this MoU, RTL and IMODEA will work together to:
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Strengthen synergy between universities and industry in realizing circular and sustainable fashion.
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Develop curricula based on sustainability principles aligned with current industry practices.
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Foster collaboration in research, publications, and joint innovation projects.
IMODEA, as a national association representing fashion design study programs across Indonesia, provides a strategic platform for integrating sustainability into fashion education. RTL, a non-profit association advocating for responsible textile and fashion practices, brings an extensive network of industry, academic, and policy stakeholders into the collaboration.
Speaking at the event, Basrie Kamba, Chair of RTL, highlighted the crucial role of higher education in driving systemic change in the fashion sector. In his keynote speech, he emphasized that campuses are hubs of knowledge, innovation, and talent development, and that embedding sustainability into curricula is key to preparing the next generation of fashion professionals.
Celebrating the Launch of IMODEA
The event also celebrated the official launch and inauguration of IMODEA, an important milestone for Indonesia’s fashion education landscape.
"Congratulations to IMODEA on this significant achievement. We look forward to working closely together to bridge academia and industry, and to nurture a new generation of innovative, environmentally conscious fashion professionals”
The MoU will be in effect for three years, with opportunities for joint activities including forums, workshops, curriculum development, pilot projects, and showcases of sustainable fashion innovations. Both organizations are committed to ensuring that the outcomes of this partnership benefit not only students and educators but also the broader textile and fashion industry in Indonesia.
