Now in its 6th year, the SOURCE Expo connects buyers and visitors with some of the most pioneering sustainable, fair and eco suppliers and manufacturers from across the world, for the fashion sector. Happening ONLINE, 5 – 6th November 2014.
SOURCE Expo is the leading global online sourcing trade showcase for the fashion sector. It is the only event of its type designed to connect ethical and sustainable suppliers and manufacturers with brands and retailers from all over the globe. Taking place entirely online, SOURCE Expo gives you the opportunity to participate from anywhere in the world, at the comfort of your desk — all you need is a computer and an internet connection.
SOURCE Expo is a new breed of trade show packed with innovative fabric suppliers, pioneering production units, inspiring supplier organisations, leading sourcing services as well as trends, market information and expert insight — focusing on positive social and environmental impact.
The event will showcase exemplary suppliers of sustainable fabrics and components, fair trade and ethical production units and factories from all over the world. Two days of seminars are targeted to the specific sourcing needs of fashion brands and retailers. Pop in and out as it suits your schedule and interests.
Day One – Fabrics and Components
09:30 – 10:30 GMT: Silk & Luxury
Showcasing sustainable suppliers of silk, cashmere, lace and high end, luxurious fabrics for fashion.
11:00 – 12:00 GMT: Design, Print & Dye
Presenting designers who create fabrics and patterns for wovens and knits, screen and digital printers as well as natural dye specialists with an ecological focus
12:30 – 13:30 GMT: Cotton & Fibre Innovation – in association with Plexus
Exploring the debate and sourcing options for sustainable cotton and cotton products, and showcasing fibre innovations in both eco-synthetics and natural fibres.
14:30 – 15:30 GMT: The Fabric Shop – in association with Lebenskleidung
Featuring “one-stop-shop” sourcing platforms offering a wide range of sustainable fabrics to haberdashery, from small to large order quantities.
16:00 – 17:00 GMT: Components & Accessories – in association with Chureca Chic
Showcasing suppliers of sustainable components, ecological product display and production services / manufacturers of accessories and jewellery.
17:30 – 18:30 GMT: Wool & Heavyweights – in association with Animana
Presenting producers of woollen and other heavyweight fibres and fabrics for both fashion and interiors, each with a sustainability focus.
Day Two – Production
09:30 – 10:30 GMT: Building Sustainable Supply Chains – in association withGOTS, Fairtrade (UK, CAN, USA, AUS, NZ), Responsible Trade Worldwide, 3DPNL
Introducing practical tools that can help you: including the Global Organic Textile Standard and Fair Trade Foundation looking at sustainable cotton supply chains; Responsible Trade Worldwide’s tech-based tools for worker engagement; and social, environmental and financial accounting with 3DPNL
11:00 – 12:00 GMT: Excellence at Scale – in association with Mantis World
Featuring sustainable suppliers and manufacturers that offer fabrics and garment production from medium to large scale quantities.
12:30 – 13:30 GMT: Luxury Production – in association with Lulea
Showcasing exemplary manufacturers specialising in highly skilled, high end production for luxury fashion from Europe to Africa and beyond
14:30 – 15:30 GMT: Boutique Production – in association with Artisan Resource
Discover a range of inspiring international producers catering to small-size minimum orders of expertly crafted fashion products.
16:00 – 17:00 GMT: Full Sourcing Support – in association with Barkha’s Custom Sourcing
From initial concept to final product, they feature organisations that offer full service production support and provide you help with any stage of the sourcing process.
“International travel is prohibitive for so many small businesses like ours and artisan groups as well; offering the SOURCE Expo online meant we could participate effectively, make connections and, importantly, learn from others.” – Ellen Aggar of natural textiles supplier, Tammachat
Visitors have included hundreds of designers, brands and retailers of all sizes, including representatives from: Alexander McQueen, People Tree, Marks & Spencer, Vivienne Westwood, Arcadia Group, Ted Baker, John Lewis, Monsoon, Debenhams, Burberry, Ben Sherman, ASOS, Dorothy Perkins, Aubin & Wills, New Look, H&M, Oxfam, Liberty, All Saints, Nike, and many, many more.
for more information see the link here: http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/article/source-expo-the-programme
