With her "Modular knitting" project, textile designer Leen Stoffels wants to set an example against the throwaway and fast fashion culture. Sustainability and environmental protection have always been a major motivation for her work. With her project, she therefore wanted to find a way to satisfy people's need for variety and innovation while still being sustainable. By incorporating different knitting and knotting techniques, Leen developed a modular system in which the shape and density of the textile can be customised depending on the function. Sustainability is not only reflected in the choice of materials - the pieces are knitted from merino wool - but also in the design of the objects and garments. Leen deliberately designs wearable and usable pieces that are not only timeless, but also modular and therefore customisable, in the hope of reducing product consumption. Each object can be altered in shape and fit with the help of simple instructions and the knitted-in modular systems and transformed into garments, interior design or other utilitarian items. This is possible through the use of loops and pull systems. For example, she designed a blanket that can be transformed into a cushion or scarf, for example, or cuffs that can be worn on the arms, legs or as a bag in various sizes.

Belgian textile designer Leen Stoffels recently completed her studies at the KASK art academy in Ghent. In her master's degree, she specialised in knitting and developed a modular system in which the shape of the textile can be adapted according to function with knitted-in loops and pull systems. By implementing this technique in an item of clothing or a utility object, a playful interaction between the user and the object is created. So far, Leen Stoffels has used this technique to develop jumpers and a bag/balaclava hat. During the scholarship, she would like to continue this technique and transfer it to other areas, for example to create a blanket that can be transformed into an armchair or a cushion.

Despite the growing awareness of sustainability and timeless slow fashion, there is less variety and innovation in this area than in fast fashion. She has therefore deliberately designed wearable pieces that have a timeless silhouette and are modular so that they can be adapted to changing preferences.