Re:Source(d)
Re:Source(d) is a consultancy and education platform for sustainable strategy, supply chain and textile sourcing. Founded by sustainability expert Tara St James, Re:Source(d) offers workshops and master classes to demystify the world of sustainable fashion and textile sourcing to provide the next generation of designers with the tools to make significant lasting change.
Re:Sourced Master Classes are multi-week online courses which offer a deep dive into developing a sustainability strategy, introduction to new innovations in textile sourcing and responsible manufacturing, and understanding of supply chain certifications.
The Textile Tuesday series is part of the Inner Circle Monthly Membership which includes live monthly textile webinars, recordings of past series, a 10% discount on consulting services, classes & workshops, a members-only monthly newsletter with textile sourcing and newly added membership monthly virtual meetups so members can share resources and ask questions. www.resourced.fashion
Tara is offering readers of the Fashion Designer Survival Guide an exclusive discount of 50% off the monthly membership. Just enter the code SURVIVAL
Sourcing Tips from designer and sustainability expert Tara St. James
“What are you making and why? Evaluate your point of view and product at the outset to make sure there is a need for it in the market. Understand how it’s made, what its made of and where. Learn about every aspect of the supply chain to make wise decisions both financially and sustainably".
“Call the mills during your development process and Instead of stating 'here is what I want’, ask what they have available. If the mill is already using organic cotton or recycled polyester, then you won’t face significant minimums, but if they have to acquire the fiber just for you, they may require an order for thousands of yards.”
“One of the easiest and most accessible options for small companies is using post-industrial and post-consumer recycled fabrics. Recycled nylon, polyester and cotton, are readily available and there are many incredible options such as up-cycled cotton from the New Denim Project in Guatemala and reclaimed and recycled cashmeres.”