Episode 04: Alexa inquires Kim Scholze & Rüdiger Fox – REDEFINING SUSTAINABILITY IN TEXTILES

In this episode of Designing the Future: Textiles and
Transformation Talks, powered by Performance Days, host Alexa
Dehmel speaks with Kim Scholze, Chief Sales and Marketing
Officer, and Rüdiger Fox, CEO of Sympatex Technologies. They
explore the path to a sustainable textile future, discussing
closed-loop recycling, eliminating harmful chemicals like PFAS,
and the importance of circularity and transparency. Rüdiger
stresses the industry's moral responsibility, while Kim shares
her leadership journey in the outdoor sector. They explain how
Sympatex uses technology to innovate without losing human values.
This discussion highlights the critical steps to balance
sustainability, product quality, and consumer trust.


 


Host: Alexa Dehmel


• Owner of CONSULTING & DESIGN in Munich/ Germany


• Expert in performance clothing design, functional material
advisory and curation


• Focus on innovative transformation in the textile industry


• Engages in education, trend keynote speaking, and freelance
journalism


 


Guest: Kim Scholze


• CEO and CMSO Sympatex


• Outdoor industry enthusiast


• Podcast Kim Scholze: Spuzziness. The Sportbusiness Podcast with
Kim Scholze


 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrMXj7xZLjDkeQ_0XCDcfZjwvViaZYx2h


 


Guest: Dr. Rüdiger Fox


• CEO Sympatex and Chief Environmental Activist


• “Corporate happiness” – true sustainability begins with people


• New book by Rüdiger Fox and Peter Spiegel:
Imagination…Und alles Mögliche wird möglich...


https://www.vahlen.de/fox-spiegel-imagination/product/34295689


 


CLOSING REMARKS


Kim Scholze and Rüdiger Fox remind us that true sustainability
goes beyond compliance—it's about taking honest, actionable steps
to reshape the textile industry. From closing the recycling loop
to fostering a well-being-focused corporate culture, today's
conversation emphasized the need for holistic approaches and
collaboration to drive real change.


 


INSPIRATIONAL NOTE


The small changes Kim and Rüdiger want to implement for a more
sustainable future:


• Kim Scholze: Encourages small actions like
biking and reducing plastic, reminding everyone that individual
efforts make a difference.


• Rüdiger Fox: Recommends limiting clothing
purchases, replacing only when worn out, and returning items to
brands to promote sustainable production.


 


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Follow Kim & Rüdiger:


https://de.linkedin.com/in/kim-scholze


https://www.instagram.com/kim_scholze/?hl=en


https://kimscholze.com/


https://at.linkedin.com/in/dr-r%C3%BCdiger-fox-6b19874


https://www.ruedigerfox.com/


https://www.sympatex.com/en/


https://www.instagram.com/sympatex_/


 


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TALKS…Alexa inquires


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Contact Alexa Dehmel: alexa.inquires@designing-the-future.com