Sustainable Sourcing for Fashion Online Short Course

In this online course you will learn the systems and management practices needed to foster truly sustainable fashion brands.

Topics Covered

• What is sustainability and responsible sourcing and why is it important in fashion?
• The impact of textile and fashion industry on the environment
• Sustainability initiatives and developments that are currently available for our use
• All we need to know about sustainability attributes
  • Sustainable fibres and finishes/treatments
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Social sustainability
  • Sustainable packaging
  • Chemical compliance
  • Animal friendly attributes
  • Contribution to the community
• Naturally sustainable fibres
• Sustainable and responsibly sourced options for Cotton and other natural fibres, Polyester and other synthetic fibres, Viscose and other manmade fibres.
• More about sustainable cotton: key cotton certifications, standards and sources. (ex: BCI, Organic cotton, Faire trade etc.)
• More about recycled polyester and saving our oceans!
• What we should know about sustainability standards, certifications and the verification processes when claiming sustainability attributes on our products.
• An insight to due diligence, traceability systems and the guidelines
• Sustainable design inspirations
  • Minimising waste
  • Reduced chemical impact
  • Reduced use of non-renewable energy sources
  • Promoting reusability and longevity
  • Introducing environmentally friendly technologies/sources
  • Ethically responsible sourcing and production.
• Sustainability challenges
• Sustainability trends: examples from some brands/retailers and their sustainability initiatives