Our research projects
These are the research projects that we are currently working on.
The latest…..
Books
Local, Slow and Sustainable Fashion
Wool as a Fabric for Change
Ingun Grimstad Klepp og Tone Skårdal Tobiasson (eds.), 2022
Inclusive Consumptions
Immigrants’ Access to and Use of Public and Private Goods and Services
Anita Borch , Ivan Harsløf , Ingun Grimstad Klepp & Kirsi Laitala (eds.), 2019
Publications
News
Launch of policy briefs from Hot or Cool Institute with contribution from Clothing Research
During Easter, the Hot or Cool Institute launched a series of policy briefs on resizing the fashion system, known as the SAFE (Sufficiency Approaches to Fashion and the Environment) project. This is a transformative policy mix with interventions…
Public defence: Vilde Haugrønning
On 23 April researcher at SIFO Vilde Haugrønning will defend her thesis “Dressed for the Occasion. Exploring gender and clothing consumption from a social practice perspective” for the PhD in Innovation for Sustainability!
Feedback 3rd milestone on ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation)
Ingun Grimstad Klepp and Tone Skårdal Tobiasson have together given feedback on the JRC document Preparatory study (PS) on textiles for product policy instruments – 3rd Milestone. The object of the Preparatory study is to provide the scientific…
Continue Reading Feedback 3rd milestone on ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation)
Events you can take part in
Public defence: Vilde Haugrønning
On 23 April researcher at SIFO Vilde Haugrønning will defend her thesis “Dressed for the Occasion. Exploring gender and clothing consumption from a social practice perspective” for the PhD in Innovation for Sustainability!
International research seminar: Living together for a sustainable common future
Seminar 8th – 9th June 2026, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen
ALPHA Seminar: Cultural Heritage, Craft and Fashion
12 March 2026, 13:00–15:50 CET, Oslo National Academy of the Arts
#themes
Here is an overview of the themes that our research covers. Click on a theme to find publications and further reading.
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