SUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17

Part 3 Webinar // SOURCING FROM ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME PRODUCTION

Image: AOW Handmade

1. Introduction

2. Themes and Insights: Sourcing from Artisans & Low Volume Production

3. SOURCE members

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

TODAY’S WEBINAR //

CLARE LISSAMANDIRECTOR, PRODUCT & IMPACT

QIULAE WONGHEAD OF MARKETING

ABOUT THE SUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

The SOURCE Sustainable Sourcing Series is the annual showcase of what's happening in sustainable sourcing and a showcase of our SOURCE supplier members.

It is the world's leading resource for innovation, trends, and insights into sustainable fashion sourcing.

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ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

PART 3 // THE REPORTS

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

THEMES AND INSIGHTS:

SOURCING FROM ARTISANS & LOW

VOLUME PRODUCTION

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

WHY?

Three reasons:

1. Product

2. Impact

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

The Supply Change

WHY?

3. Market

A study of 1,300 millennial consumers found that 75% believed it was important for a brand or company to give something back to society, and not just make a profit.

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

WHO?

Variety of producers:

● Independent craftspeople

● Vocational projects

● Cooperatives and social enterprises

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

WHAT?

● Traditional techniques

● Handmade

● Handwoven

● Hand-embellished

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

ABURY

“Artisanal products are those produced by artisans, either completely by hand, or with the help of hand tools or even mechanical means, as long as the direct manual contribution of the artisan remains the most substantial component of the finished product.

These are produced without restriction in terms of quantity and using raw materials from sustainable resources.

The special nature of artisanal products derives from their distinctive features, which can be utilitarian, aesthetic, artistic, creative, culturally attached, decorative, functional, traditional, religiously and socially symbolic and significant.”

Definition adopted by the UNESCO/ITC Symposium "Crafts and the international market: trade and customs codification" - Manila, 6-8 October 1997

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

Mehera Shaw

CHALLENGES / OPPORTUNITIES

Communication

Perception

Distance

Flexibility

Matching needs

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

Mehera Shaw

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

ARTISANS & JEWELLERY //

Fine jewellery

Costume jewellery

Kaligarh

LOW VOLUME SOURCING

Challenges for manufacturers:

● Fabrics & trims in low volume

● Complex pieces

● Servicing many customers

● Insecurity

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

London Pattern Bureau

TIPS FOR SOURCING LOW VOLUME

● Relationships

● Consolidators

● Be clever with fabrics & design

● & more...

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

SOURCE ARTISAN & LOW MOQ MEMBERS

ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 3: ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME

AOW HANDMADE

SERVICES ● Sourcing artisan product● Connecting brands to artisans to create

branded collections● Artisan trade show reports -

summarising key trends and suppliers

USP Expert support navigating the global artisan sector, over a decade experience

CONTACT Annie Watermaninfo@aowhandmade.comUnited States

www.aowhandmade.com

ARTISAN HUTSERVICES Hand weaving, block printing, hand embroidery, fair

trade production

ETHICS Supporting artisans in Bangladesh, fair trade practices, training and scholarships for weaving villages

USP High quality, traditional hand skills, long time producer for People Tree

CONTACT Monju Haqueartisanhut@gmail.comBangladesh

www.artisanhutbd.com

ARTISAN RESOURCE

SERVICES Semi-annual New York based production and sourcing venue showcasing 2,800 overseas artisans and handmade products, including textiles, fashion accessories and home decor

ETHICS Specifically focused on artisanal and handmade products from around the world

USP Connecting international export-ready artisans with designers and importers in the US

CONTACT Allison Garafaloallison.garafalo@nynow.com +1 8458250019USA

www.nynow.com/handmade/artisan-resource

EDEN STUDIO

SERVICES High quality production for the high-end European market; working with silk, organza, chiffon, laces, hemp, organic cotton, stretch materials

ETHICS Made in London, re-use and recycling of waste material

USP Sustainable manufacturing unit for small volumes as well as med-large quantity production

LEAD TIMES 3-4 weeks

ORDER INFO 10 units per style

CONTACT Darina Panchvainfo@edenstudiolondon.com+44 02036747964United Kingdom

www.edenstudiolondon.com

ETHICAL APPAREL AFRICA

SERVICES Ethical sourcing and consultancy services for African production, capabilities and capacity building for factories in Africa

ETHICS Upskilling workers, energy efficient factories, reducing waste, supporting growth in Africa

USP Ethical supply chains in Africa, producing products that are also competitively priced and high quality

ORDER INFO Min order: 300 piecesTypical lead times: 4-6 months for an order of around 20,000 pieces

CONTACT Keren Longklong@ethicalapparelafrica.com+44 7974 140807UK Headquarters, working across Africa

www.ethicalapparelafrica.com

FEELWELL GARMENTS &

ACCESSORIESSERVICES Specialists in hand embroidery and fashion accessories -

scarves, bags, shoes, belts, clothing, jewellery

ETHICS ISO 9001 certified, ‘giving back to society’ company philosophy

USP Intricate embroidery and beadwork

LEAD TIMES 4-6 weeks

ORDER INFO 1-5000 pieces

CONTACT Raghav Bansalraghav@feelwellgarments.com+91 820932624India

www.ethicalfashionforum.com/source-directory/member/1225

FIVE P VENTURE

PRODUCTS / SERVICES

Hand woven customised fabrics, home furnishings, clothing and accessories, bespoke handwoven fabrics

ETHICS Fair pay and excellent working conditions for artisans - latest loom shed constructed using Green Building Technology over 12 acres of land

USP Revival of handloom heritage on a bigger scale, operates 25 looms in a 6400 sq. ft facility

LEAD TIMES 50-60 days

ORDER INFO 5m (existing stock), 50m (bespoke)

CONTACT Shree Bharathibharathi@fivep.in+91 9500935115India

www.fivepventure.com

JACOBSWELL

SERVICES Mid-market / luxury production, womenswear, bridal, childrenswear, school uniforms and accessories

ETHICS Bespoke Fairtrade CMT unit, working with vulnerable women from urban slum communities of India enabling them to lead independent lives, WFTO member

USP High quality CMT, ideal for high end emerging designers and small businesses

LEAD TIMES 2-3 weeks

ORDER INFO 200 pcs minimum

CONTACT Brenda Sheilbrenda.sheil@jacobswell.co.in+91 080 42101464 / +91 9743107687India

www.jacobs-well.biz

KALIGARHSERVICES Handcrafted jewellery in silver, brass, and gold-plated

metal

ETHICS Artisan empowerment, reviving traditional techniques, member of the British Association of Fair Trade Suppliers

USP Ancient motifs transformed into modern aesthetics with acute attention to detail, designs that are elegant with an edge

LEAD TIMES 4-6 weeks

ORDER INFO No minimum, 100 pcs monthly

CONTACT Jyoti Upadhyayinfo@kaligarh.com+977 9808164349Nepal / United Kingdom

www.kaligarh.com

LONDON PATTERN BUREAU

SERVICES Pattern cutting, sampling, material sourcing and consultancy from sketch to final product

ETHICS All toiling fabrics sourced from local warehouse selling deadstock, waste reduction policies, London living wages, made in UK

USP Highly skilled pattern cutters & machinists in central London, high-end to high st clients: Christopher Raeburn, Liberty’s

LEAD TIMES 2-3 weeks

ORDER INFO No minimum

CONTACT Renee Lacroixrenee@londonpatternbureau.co.uk+44 7857117845United Kingdom

www.londonpatternbureau.co.uk

LULEAPRODUCTS / SERVICES

Design and manufacture of high quality leather and fabrics accessories in Africa

ETHICS Focus on sustainable livelihoods and fair margin distribution throughout its supply chain in Kenya

USP Internationally acclaimed premium leather and accessories designer, affordable luxury

LEAD TIMES 4-12 weeks

ORDER INFO No minimum, 300 pcs / month capacity

CONTACT Edmond Chesneauedmond@luleabychesneau.com+254 711408028Kenya

www.luleabychesneau.com

MEHERA SHAW

SERVICES High-end, full service garment manufacturing for women’s and children’s markets

ETHICS Vertically integrated, Fair Trade Federation labour standards, working with GOTS certified organic cottons and AZO free dyes

USP Beautiful, innovative block printing, exceptional level of quality and skill

LEAD TIMES Full garment manufacture - 90 days, Printing custom orders - 6 weeks

ORDER INFO 300 pcs total for garments

CONTACT Shari Kellershari@meherashaw.com+91 1414011636India

www.meherashaw.com

PURNAASERVICES Full service ethical garment and accessories

manufacturing, pattern making, grading, sourcing, CMT, labelling, packaging, and shipping

ETHICS Mission is to empower those most marginalised in society with stable work, fair wages, health and education benefits

USP Exceptional quality control, beautiful clean premises and pioneering social impact

LEAD TIMES 6 weeks for fabric sourcing1-2 months for production

ORDER INFO 100 pcs/styleNo maximum

CONTACT Corban Bryantcorban@purnaa.com+977 9818502657Nepal

www.purnaa.com

RUAAB SEWASERVICES Luxury fabrics (silk, cotton, linen), embroidery, dye,

printing, manufacturing, and packaging

ETHICS Economic development for women artisans in India, providing a market for traditional craft skills

USP Handloom and artisan products made for major brand names, exceptional quality

LEAD TIMES 3 weeks for sampling6-12 weeks for orders depending on size

ORDER INFO 100-5000 pcs

CONTACT Shruti Agarwalshruti@sewadelhi.org+91 9811292903India

www.sewdelhi.org/ruuab-sewa

SONICA SARNASERVICES One stop shop for high fashion apparel and

accessories that are sourced responsibly, are high quality, well-priced and delivered on time

ETHICS Training artisans, preserving skills; traceable, organic and eco-friendly textiles; in-house ethical factory production

USP Ethical production for socially motivated brands

LEAD TIMES 4 weeks from date of approval

ORDER INFO 100 pcs/style/colour minimum50,000 pieces/style maximum

CONTACT Sonica Sarnainfo@sonicasarna.com +91 919911023300India

www.sonicasarna.com

THE VISIBLE FACTORY

SERVICES Produces a wide range of men’s, women’s and children’s wear, sleepwear and accessories

ETHICS WFTO member; free English language, computer, and tailoring programmes; piece rates set by the tailors themselves; benefits for employees including paid holiday, maternity and sick leave

USP Skilled manufacturing, exciting prints

LEAD TIMES 4 weeks sampling

ORDER INFO White label: 10-50 pcs per design; otherwise 100-500 pcs per colour per style

CONTACT Andy Lowerandylower@visible.clothing

www.eternalcreation.com/pages/himalaya-tailoring-centre

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