UK: Industry conference to tackle fickle fashion climate

Author: | 17 March 2008

The impact of climate change and raw materials shortages on the global clothing supply chain will be tackled by fashion suppliers and out of industry experts at the ASBCI Annual Industry Conference 2008 later this year.

The conference - entitled 'Flip-flops or fleeces? Weathering an unpredictable fashion climate' - will be held on 20 May 2008 at the Dunchurch Park Hotel, in Dunchurch, Rugby.

Specialists from the Royal Meteorological Society, the Bank of Scotland and Parliament will join speakers from Marks & Spencer, Tesco Stores, Patagonia eco-brand, Kurt Salmon Associates, polyester fibre supplier Reliance, the Soil Association and ethical high street fashion designer Julia Smith.

The conference will address such crucial issues as global weather patterns for 2008, oil and steel shortages, cost and eco-effective sourcing strategies, alternative fibres to polyester, sustainable retailing, organic supply chains, sustainable packaging innovations and ethical designs for the high street.

Sectors: Apparel, Fibres & fabrics, Manufacturing, Retail

Companies: ASBCI, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Patagonia, Kurt Salmon Associates

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