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THE ANNUAL INDUSTRY MARKETPLACE FOR SUPPLIERS OF SUSTAINABLE FABRICS, COMPONENTS AND MANUFACTURERS TO THE FASHION INDUSTRY

As a culmination of the 2009 Spotlight on Sourcing event series, the Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF) hosted a two-day Ethical Sourcing Marketplace in London. The marketplace brought together representatives of brands and retailers with manufacturers, suppliers and cooperatives who work to high ethical standards.

Invitations to attend and exhibit were extended internationally. The event also included a series of short seminars which introduced specific suppliers and and their products.

GOALS

To promote sustainable fashion practices, and facilitate sustainable sourcing amongst fashion professionals. The event aims to create a platform and opportunities for suppliers with exemplary practices. Ultimately, its goal is to reduce the environmental impact of the industry, support fair and equitable trade, and reduce poverty.

This is a not for profit initiative and all income from participant fees is dedicated towards these goals.

PARTNERS

The Global Sourcing Marketplace is run in partnership with some of the most established global networks of suppliers and experts in the ethical, eco and fairtrade fashion fields, including the Fairtrade Foundation, the World Fair Trade Organisation, and the Textiles Environment Design project at Chelsea College.