Functional Fabric Fair – Day 0 (Zero) Behind the Seams - Sustainability Workshop

We are excited to announce our NEW Day 0 (Zero) Conference: Behind the Seams - Sustainability Workshop—taking place one day ahead of the exhibit hall opening, Tuesday, April 16^th . This conference will include a seminar, hands-on workshop and roundtable discussion that is aimed to help you establish a foundational level of understanding on what really matters when approaching the sustainability of your products and materials.

Objective: To establish a foundational level of understanding on what really matters when approaching the sustainability of your products and materials.

Primary Target Audience – From Brand: This is for an attendee with any and all experience in sustainability. It could be a Material Designer or Developer, Materials Manager, Product Designer or Product Technical Designer, Sourcing Manager, Sustainability Analyst/Specialist or similar.

Primary Target Audience – From Manufacturers: Those who frequently interface with brand personnel.

Desired Outcomes: A solid foundation for understanding the biggest drivers for, components of, and most effective levers of, sustainable action within your brand or company. Further, with interactions between manufacturers and brands, we can (hopefully) improve the empathy for each other’s situation and seek understanding that builds trust and cooperation and allows for mutually beneficial solutions.

Format: The conference will include a seminar, hands-on workshop and roundtable discussions with some of the best of the best in our industry!