Material Innovation
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1: The Leading Edge
The leading sustainable fabric solutions shaping today and the future. In partnership with Usha Yarns.
The vision of Usha Yarns, our partner for this session, is to reduce dependence on natural resources by complete transformation of industry waste into quality textile goods. Check out their presentation.
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Featured Exhibitors - Connect and book meetings:
- Usha Yarns: Recycled fibres
- 4tify: Customised sustainable materials
- Dimpora: Bio based waterproof membranes
- NordShield: Antimicrobial surface protection
- Orange Fiber: Circular fabrics from citrus
- Pyratex: Luxury knit fabrics
- Renewcell: Circulose recycled fibres & fabrics
- Studio Sarmite: Circular materials design & development
2: Sustainable Materials
Find solutions to your fabric and material needs, get answers to your tricky sourcing questions.
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Featured Exhibitors - Connect and book meetings:
- Global Green: Innovative sustainable materials
- Moral Fibre: 100% natural handcrafted fabrics
- MTI: Sustainable sourcing specialists
- Cocccon Crafts & Loom: Luxury non-violent organic silk fabrics
- Nativa: Blockchain traceable wool
- Organic Lace by Modespitze: GOTS certified embroidery & lace
- Pigeon Wishes: Sustainable fabrics & buttons
3: PRO Masterclass
How to source sustainable fabrics and reduce climate impact without breaking the bank.
In this masterclass we summarise the key ways that leading brands source materials and products to minimise climate impact - within budget constraints. Hear from:
- Nishanth Chopra, the inspiring founder of Oshadi, on regenerative cotton and why it is the future
- Charles Ross, leading fabric expert on sustainable performance fabrics, the inside view on synthetics and the best alternatives
- Sury Bagenal on how to make a difference (within budget constraints), drawing from a 25 year career at Seasalt, Monsoon, M&Co, Debenhams
ACCESS MASTERCLASS
This masterclass is free for all PRO members of CO.
If you are a PRO member, you will be able to access all content. If you are not yet PRO, please upgrade to any of our PRO packages to access recordings, along with all other PRO content, training and events on CO.
