Sponsors and Partners
Sponsors and Partners
Interested in Sponsoring or Partnering with Global Sourcing Marketplace?
World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO)
The WFTO (formerly IFAT) has driven the fair trade movement for 20 years. It is the only global network whose members represent the Fair Trade chain from production to sale. WFTO members must demonstrate a 100% Fair Trade commitment and apply its 10 Principles of Fair Trade. WFTO members who are monitored against these Principles are listed in the FT100 index of world-leading Fair Trade brands, businesses and organisations.
Invitations to exhibit have been extended to WFTO members. WFTO will be available to answer visitor’s questions from their stand, and will present a seminar.
Fairtrade Foundation
The Fairtrade Foundation is the independent non-profit organisation that licenses use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on products in the UK in accordance with internationally agreed Fairtrade standards.
The Foundation is the UK member of Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO), which unites 21 labelling initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Mexico and Australia/New Zealand as well as networks of producer organisations from Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Fairtrade Foundation invites their members to exhibit at the Global Sourcing Marketplace. Fairtrade Foundation will be available to answer visitor’s questions from their stand, and will present a seminar.
Made-By
MADE-BY is an independent consumer label for fashion companies who continuously improve and are transparent about the social, economic and ecological conditions throughout the whole supply chain of their collections.
This Global Sourcing Marketplace has been timed to coincide with Made-By seminars ‘The Case for Sustainable Fashion’, 19th November.
Come to London a day earlier for your chance to come up to speed on changes and opportunities in the supply chain. Attend this Event
Organic Exchange
Organic Exchange (OE) is a charitable organization committed to expanding organic agriculture, with a specific focus on increasing the production and use of organically grown fibers such as cotton.
OE brings together brands and retailers with their business partners to learn about the social and environmental benefits of organic agriculture. In addition, OE raises consumer awareness about the value of organic farming and the availability of products containing organic cotton.
Organic Exchange invites their members to exhibit at the Global Sourcing Marketplace. OE information will be available at the event.
Pesticide Action Network UK
PAN UK is an independent, non-profit organisation. PAN UK works nationally and internationally with like-minded groups and individuals to eliminate the use of and dependence on hazardous pesticides, and to increase the sustainable alternatives. Wear Organic is a project from PAN UK aiming to reduce the problems from pesticides used in cotton, particularly by promoting organic and fair alternatives
PAN UK invites their members to exhibit at the Global Sourcing Marketplace. PAN UK information will be available at the event.
Textiles Environment Design (TED)
Chelsea College of Art & Design is home to the Textiles Environment Design (TED) Project. The TED Project was set up in 1996 by staff and practicing designers to look at the role that designers play in creating textiles that have a reduced impact on the environment, and to provide a toolbox of designer-centred solutions
TED’s dedication to supporting new artists and designers, and understanding of the importance of environmental and social issues, means that the project is an important partner for the Global Sourcing Marketplace.
Chelsea College of Art & Design
Chelsea College of Art & Design is a college with an extraordinary network of human, technical and scholarly resources. Situated in an inspiring location alongside Tate Britain, the college is at the centre of one of the world’s great cultural capitals.
Chelsea is part of a three-college partnership with Camberwell College of Arts and Wimbledon College of Art within the University of the Arts London. Together we are developing a world-leading art and design educational programme that is second to none.
Fashion Capital
Fashion Enter is an industry-based specialist that offers support and advice for today’s talented designers and manufacturers. Available is full guidance and networking opportunities combined with an online presence and two retail boutiques.
Fashion Enter has various commercial opportunities for designers and manufacturers to engage with that actively promotes their business.
Fashion Capital is providing dedicated promotion of Global Sourcing Marketplace.
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DFID
The Department for International Development (DFID) is the part of the UK Government that manages Britain’s aid to poor countries and works to get rid of extreme poverty.
This event is a part of the EFF Fashion + project which is supported through a minigrant from the DFID Development Awareness Fund.
Fashion + aims to increase understanding of development issues amongst fashion professionals, and provide the tools and resources they need to make informed choices in their working roles.
Ecoboard
Ecoboard is a unique bio-degradable and recyclable presentation and display board, made in the UK from post-consumer paper waste and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved paper. Ecoboard is made by the up and coming British company EBP (UK) Ltd – which stands for Environmentally Better Products. Since EBP launched Ecoboard in Summer 2009, it’s been adopted as standard by a growing list of major organisations and brands in retail, fashion, advertising and design.
Ecoboard is producing signage and attendee passes for the Global Sourcing Marketplace. EBP (UK) Ltd is also contributing a percentage of all Ecoboard 2009 – 2010 sales made as a result of its support of the EFF, right back to EFF. Be sure to mention EFF and Global Sourcing Marketplace when you request quotes and place orders for Ecoboard with EBP (UK) Ltd – so that your Ecoboard purchases not only help the environment, but also EFF.
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Ecotextile News
Ecotextile News is an industry-based, business-to-business magazine dedicated to the production of sustainable and ethical textiles and apparel. Ecotextile News provides information on sustainable products, processes and services to the textiles, apparel and footwear supply chain as well as fibre growers, yarn spinners, textile manufacturers, nonwovens companies, garment suppliers and apparel retail executives.
Ecotextile is providing dedicated promotion of Global Sourcing Marketplace.
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