Invitation
Organic Exchange website
MADE-BY website
Organic Exchange in Europe
Organic Exchange Calendar

Organic Exchange, together with partner organisation MADE-BY, are hosting a training program on organic and sustainable textiles specifically designed for fashion brands and retailers. The program, called “The Case for Sustainable Fashion”, consists of 4 seminars per year in key European countries. Each seminar will be 2 days in length, one day in which the fundamentals of organic and sustainable textiles is introduced and the second day covers more advanced topics for those who have been working in the field for a year or longer. It’s an ideal way to get your bearings in the world of sustainable fashion, or to deepen your knowledge!

Aspects that are addressed include:

• the sustainable fashion market,
• organic cotton sourcing,
• setting a sustainability strategy,
• social conditions in the supply chain,
• labeling and certification,
• traceability.

The seminars are a combination of lectures and interactive sessions with speakers from diverse organizations, including leading brands and retailers. Participants are encouraged to share questions and experiences with experts and other participants.

Seminar schedule:

Germany
April 8-9, 2008
Bremen, Germany POSTPONED until 2009

London, UK
June 9-10, 2008
London College of Fashion
Room: Rootstein Hopkins West Space and Centre Space
Invitation and registration
Agenda

Copenhagen, Denmark
December 2-3, 2008
Jackpot, IC Companys

Presentations from previous meetings
Presentations from Amsterdam Training Session and Launch Party, March 3