MAGIC Sourcing@MAGIC and MAGIC Marketplace Las Vegas Convention Center February 13, 2008

Organic Assurance:  Organic Fiber Certification Options
Learn what options are available to brands, retailers and manufacturers who choose to incorporate organic fiber into their lines. Spending patterns of the fashion consumer confirm that eco and organic fashion are quickly becoming an important part of the selection process. Attend this dynamic session and learn the basics of Organic inspection requirements and the labeling and government regulations for organic fibers.  A basic "HOW TO" guide to the greening of the industry.
Speakers: Anne Gillespie, Continuum Textiles, and Sam Welsch, OneCert
Moderator: Lori Wyman, Organic Trade Association

The Evolving Consumer:  Do They Really Care Enough?
As the world becomes more convinced that global warming is impacting our lives today and that our “environmental footprint” will ultimately change our world, do U.S. apparel consumers care enough to choose Green Fashion? Will they care about where a garment is made and the environmental procedures in place in various countries while producing apparel?  In addition, how important is social accountability to the U.S. consumer?
Speakers: David Basson, Greensource, and Heidi McCloskey, Organic Exchange
Moderator:  Maria Cox, Organic Exchange