Footwear and Fashion

The proposed solution is a complete fit-out of a technical and vocational lab for training in the footwear and leather goods sector. It includes industrial machinery for making uppers and soles, pattern-making stations, 3D CAD software, tools for creative design and benches for finishing and assembly. The lab is designed to guide students through the entire production cycle, from concept to finished product, in a safe, digital and functional environment.

MePA code: ABX-TECCALZ25

About this solution

Objectives

1. Acquire skills in footwear production

Students learn to use industrial machinery such as sewing machines, closing machines, presses and grinders, replicating real processes for making uppers, soles and components.

2. Develop pattern-making and design skills

Using pattern-making tables, lasts, technical rulers and footwear CAD software, students learn how to develop a pattern from the drawing to technical production, with a focus on ergonomics, sizing and construction.

3. Design and present the product digitally

Computer workstations with 3D software and graphics tablets allow students to conceive, render and present a complete project, building skills in visual communication and product marketing.

4. Work safely with professional materials

The lab includes protective equipment, ventilation and technical furniture designed for working with glues, cutters, leather and small hardware under safe, controlled operating conditions.

Educational Aims

1. Follow the entire footwear production cycle

Students work through every stage, from design to finishing, learning the logic of industrial and craft processes with a concrete view of the work and the roles involved.

2. Promote technical manual skills and creativity

The exercises encourage precision, independence and applied creativity through the use of drawing tools, real materials and professional software.

3. Prepare students to join companies in the sector

The technical equipment matches what is used in footwear workshops and factories, allowing a smooth transition from school to the world of work.

4. Promote a culture of product quality and sustainable design

The use of natural, recycled or innovative materials and attention to craft quality promote values linked to sustainability, durability and the responsible design of fashion products.