What We Do
At CiLAB, we bridge the gap between sustainability and production by focusing on high-value upcycling, education, and community connection.
High-Value Upcycling: We are a facility in Belgium solely dedicated to transforming discarded garments, banners, tents, and commercial textile waste into premium new products.
Industrial & Brand Solutions: We work closely with major fashion brands, sports retailers, and corporate clients to find creative, transparent loops for their deadstock an
AMAci: Our workspace is an open hub for the community. We host workshops, assist with clothing repairs, and welcome schools, companies, and citizens to discover the circular transition firsthand.
Our Story: Built on Resilience
CiLAB was born in May 2020 out of an urgent need to tackle the global fashion idustry. Starting with just seven second-hand machines, three circular entrepreneurs set out to prove that a completely closed-loop textile industry was viable.
Our journey has been defined by adaptation and humanity. Over the last six years, our atelier has had to relocate four times. Many members of our internal team know exactly what it feels like to lose a home. Because of this, CiLAB has naturally evolved into a sanctuary where global textile expertise—such as master craftsmanship from all over the world —blends with local innovation.
No matter how many times we have to move our machines, our conviction remains unshakable: true circularity must be social, ecological, and economic.
Who We Work With
We operate as a collaborative ecosystem, uniting different generations and sectors to accelerate change:
Brands, Designers & Students: We provide mentorship, facilities, and material streams to fashion students and established designers testing circular design parameters.
Research Partners: We actively lead and support European and regional consortiums—such as the Belgium Builds Back Circular (RE-LAB) project—alongside organizations like Decathlon and Vlaanderen Circulair.
Conscious Consumers: We help everyday citizens move away from fast fashion by sharing the practical skills needed to extend the lifecycle of their clothes.
