USA: Workshop on textile and apparel sustainability

Textile Exchange is hosting a workshop on textile and apparel sustainability in New York City. The full workshop on 19 March 2013 will be a hands-on workshop that provides a deep insight into the key aspects of social and environmental sustainability from design to manufacturing. Various exercises will allow attendees to begin implementing alternatives right away into operations through awareness and knowledge, while being primed for future sustainability strategy.

The main content of the full workshop will include an overview on the impacts of the apparel industry, socially and environmentally; sustainable materials – detailed descriptions on organic, recycled & cellulosic; responsible processing – dyeing & finishing; ethical manufacturing; and product integrity, transparency, certification and labeling. This workshop is especially designed for attendees involved in buying, sourcing and production; design; fabric and garment development; marketing and communication; as well as for educators for fashion and design. A leadership seminar is held on 20 March 2013. It will be a separate ticketed, half-day event focused on one advanced topic. More information on the workshop and the seminar are available here.