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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.
PART 2 // THE REPORTS ONLINE - www.bitly.com/SustainableSourcing
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected] +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 [email protected]+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 [email protected]+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 [email protected]+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 [email protected]+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 [email protected]+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 [email protected]+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 [email protected]+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 [email protected]+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 [email protected]+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 [email protected]+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 [email protected]+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 [email protected] +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 [email protected]
www.eternalcreation.com/pages/himalaya-tailoring-centre
SUMMARY // SUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES
ETHICAL FASHION FORUMSUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17 PART 1 - FABRICS & FIBRES
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