London – United Kingdom, 19–20 November 2009
The Case for Sustainable Fashion
Organic and Sustainable Textile Seminar for Brands and Retailers
MADE-BY and Organic Exchange is delighted to invite you to a unique 2 days intensive seminar on sustainable fashion in London! This seminar is the perfect opportunity to assist textile and apparel professionals working in brands and retailers to come up to speed on changes and opportunities in the supply chain.
The seminar contains presentations and lectures from practitioners with years of field experience, interactive clinics, panel discussions and workshops. This platform brings together experts and industry practitioners along the supply chain of garment, and provides an open and neutral ground to discuss most burning issues, latest innovations, how to address challenges and best practices on developing sustainable fashion production. Economic, environmental and social aspect will be equally addressed as a holistic approach. You will not want to miss it!
Some of the important topics covered include:
- Environmentally Friendly Fabrics – Understand the Definition, Sourcing and Production Issues,
- A discussion on Recycled Polyester and Climate Neutral Clothing,
- Responsible Processing – The Good The Bad & The Ugly of Dyeing and Finishing Industry,
- Product Integrity – Certification, Labeling, Transparency and Traceability,
- Social Compliance – Understand the Different Systems and Learn The Actual Work Done,
- Setting Sustainability Strategy – Learn from the Perspective of Leading Brands, Their Pitfalls, Triumphs and Lessons Learned,
- Communication Strategy - How Sustainability and Branding Strengthen Each Other?
- Fashion and Consumer Trends Towards Sustainability in Europe.
Participants will be encouraged to be critical, ask questions and share experiences during discussions. It would be an excellent place to actively share knowledge and information and to network at every possible level.
It is of our main intention that you will leave this event with:
- Practical and in-depth sustainability strategies that can be used by your business,
- A roadmap of action – a clear idea of what needs to be done, and how,
- A new set of meaningful contacts.
Who would benefit most from this seminar?
If you are involved in supply chain management, buying, designing, fabric sourcing, marketing, CSR or are a professional and manager of a clothing brand or retailer, this seminar will assist you to initiate and develop your sustainable textile and apparel programme.
By attending, you will provide your company with an excellent return on investment as you meet with your peers, expand your knowledge of sustainable textiles, and find new opportunities for innovation, risk reduction/brand protection, and cost savings.
Please contact Nany Trivita Kusuma for additional details or questions.
