The ultimate guide to sustainable fabric sourcing. Understand impact. Find suppliers.
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Choosing the right fabric is one of the most crucial steps in the design and production process. It directly influences everything from manufacturing costs and the traceability of your supply chain, to the final look and feel of your garment. And indirectly? 80% of a garment’s environmental impact is determined at the design stage.
Therefore designing for sustainability and profitability requires the right fabric choice.
What are the sustainable alternatives to polyester? Wool? Stretch? And who is producing it?
## The CO Fabric Switch Series scopes out the environmental and social impact of the most commonly used fabrics, and connects you with the leading suppliers producing sustainable alternatives.
Available for PRO members only.
The Fabric Switch Series features key data and supplier contacts for cotton, leather, viscose, silk, denim, wool, stretch and trims.
Start your transition to a more sustainable supply chain.
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Sourcing Sustainable Polyester
From recycled fibres to bio-materials, new and established polyester suppliers have developed innovative ways to reduce their environmental impact. Learn more, and get connected to the supplier that meets your production requirements.
Sourcing Sustainable Viscose
More than 70 million trees are logged every year to turn into viscose, often coming from unsustainable sources. Technology has paved the way for sustainable alternatives, and we’ve summarised them all in this guide.
Sourcing Sustainable Silk
Silk currently makes up only 0.2% of global fibre use, but has a high unit price of US$15 per kilo. Discover innovative silk fibre alternatives, and find fabric suppliers producing organic and peace silk.
Sourcing Sustainable Stretch
Athleisure has swept the industry, and fashion has seen an increased used of stretch fabrics from high street to luxury. Step away from spandex and discover the suppliers that are producing an eco-friendly alternative.
Sourcing Sustainable Cotton
From jersey to woven, t-shirts to tailoring, cotton remains the most used natural fibre - making up around 21% of all fibre used in apparel production. Get informed about the issues surrounding cotton and start conversations with the suppliers having a positive impact.
Sourcing Sustainable Wool
Wool makes up 1% of all fibres used in garment production, and it’s environmental and social impact is multi-faceted. Understand the ins and outs of wool, and get access to the certified wool suppliers.
Sourcing Sustainable Denim
From sustainable to organic, Fairtade to recycled, dive into the ultimate guide to sustainable denim. Identify the kind of denim that works for you, and kickstart your transition towards a more sustainable supply chain.
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Make unlimited connections to brands and suppliers
Unlimited showcase of your work via your personal profile
And Business PRO members get unlimited images and videos on their business profile, increasing their visibility in our community of over 12,000 professionals.
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Sourcing Sustainable Leather
For a limited time only, we’ve unlocked our Leather Switch intelligence. Discover more below!
