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Organic Exchange Europe
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As part of its work promoting organic and sustainable textiles, Organic Exchange Europe will participate in seminars at several trade shows in Germany and France to raise awareness and assist textiles brand to develop their sustainable sourcing strategies.
Brands and retailers are more focused than ever on product innovation in pursuit of the goal of reducing environmental impacts. Organic Exchange has become a trusted voice in this confusing market.
Organic Exchange Reports have become the most reliable resources, providing useful tools for decision-making on sustainable textiles. The 2009 Organic Cotton Farm and Fibre Report (on organic cotton) will be launched soon, and the Market Report will follow during 2010.
We invite you to join us at some of these trade shows during the year.
You will be able to find us at:
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 Be part of the shift – Berlin, Germany - January the 20th to the 23rd http://thekey.to/exhibitor/
The key was launched in July 2009. Its beginning goes back to the visionary idea of an international team of interdisciplinary professionals who decided to give birth to the first international event for green fashion, sustainable lifestyle and culture in Berlin.
The first event included 35 fashion exhibitors, 50 brands and 20 sustainable designers ranging from street and casual wear to more upscale labels. It was attended by 2500 visitors.
The key offers not only the opportunity to meet with green brands in Berlin, but also the chance to participate in a very interesting program designed to give you the most up to date information. On Friday the 22nd at 12:00pm Organic Exchange will be introducing Organic Textile Certification & Traceability. If you plan to be there contact Sandra@organicexchange.org
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 International Fair for Natural and Organic Textiles. Hofheim-Wallau, Germany - January the 30th to February the 1st http://www.innatex.de/
This is 26th Edition of Innatex. The meeting point for those interested in the trends and innovations in organic fibres will be at the Ardek Centre.
At INNATEX 26, the focus this year is on transparency. Innatex reflects the strong desire of the natural textile market to shed greater light on the traceability of the entire production chain for the consumer.
INNATEX 26 will only admit manufacturers whose products consist of at least 70% natural fibres. The buyers know that they will find chiefly natural textiles in Hofheim-Wallau. Visit the Organic Exchange booth at Innatex. Contact Doraliz@organicexchange.org
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 Fashion from the inside out - Paris Le Bourget, France. 8-11 February 2010 http://www.texworld.messefrankfurt.com
Plan your collections for Spring/Summer 2011
Texworld is the marketplace for a very wide range of apparel fabrics. Discover the originality and burgeoning creativity of over 700 weavers, garment and trims manufacturers from all over the world.
Eco circuit and fair trade.
More than 60 companies are presenting organic and other eco-friendly materials, Fairtrade cotton and focussing on social aspects. Watch out for the eco itinerary and the eco-textile display forum on the show floor.
Organic Exchange is organizing a Seminar in partnership with Texworld on Tuesday the 9th from 10:30 to 11:30am about the Global Trends and Market Analysis of Organic Cotton and Eco Friendly Fabrics. You will be able to visit the OE stand at Hall H2 – Booth K45. Contact Doraliz@organicexchange.org
Current Organic Exchange Members attending are Alok Industries, Lenzing, Bora Tekstil, Hemp Fortex, and Sapphire.
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 The Winter Show for Outdoor Business. Munich, Germany. 7-10 February 2010. http://www.ispo.com/en/Home
Alongside the Exhibition will be a varied programme with parties, award shows, seminars, fashion shows and conferences. Andy Salm, EU Director OE, will be participating in the Open Meeting on behalf of Organic Exchange. The meeting will be held on Monday, February 8th from 8.00 - 9.30.
Contact Andy@organicexchange.org
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 The Fair for excellence for Organic Food, Wine, Personal Natural Care and Textiles. Nuremberg, Germany 17- 20 February http://www.biofach.de/en/congressinfo/
As in the past several events are being held in parallel to the exhibition dealing with different aspects of, and developments in the sector. One of these events will be focus on Textiles. The Textile Forum will take place from the 18th until the 20th. Andy Salm – EU Outreach Director of Organic Exchange will be taking part in a Workshop about Organic Cotton on the 18th at 10:00am with another 2 members of Organic Exchange Peter Tschannen (Remei AG), Satish Chukkapilli (Zameen India) as well as Alexandra Perschau of Pesticide Action Network and Tobias Meier of Helvetas.
It's an ideal event for discussion, debate, information sharing and exchanging, and networking. We invite you to visit the stand of our member Sekem in the Demeter Stand Hall 7.
Contact Andy@organicexchange.org
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| Past Events |
Organic and Sustainable Textile Seminar
Hosted by Organic Exchange and MADE-BY
London, United Kingdom
November 19-20, 2009
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Global Sourcing Marketplace
Hosted by Ethical Fashion Forum in partnership with Organic Exchange
London, United Kingdom
November 20-21, 2009
http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com/global-sourcing-marketplace |
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World Congress on Organic Cotton
Interlaken, Switzerland
September 21 - 25, 2009
http://www.fashiontosustainability.org
The World Congress on Organic Cotton in Interlaken, Switzerland has just been completed! Many great activities and discussions have taken place here and we wanted to share this information with our members.
Please review free videos, blogs and more online at: www.ocplatform.wordpress.com.
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The Opening of the Congress at Casino Kursaal. |
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View of Interlaken from the Casino Kursaal.
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The Congress begins with a great speech from OE Executive Director David Bennell. |
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Organic Exchange Display in the Marketplace. |
Also on Monday, the Organic Exchange/Made-By Seminar The Case for Sustainable Fashion |
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Moving into the congress, new formats were used such as this “Fishbowl Discussion.” |
A coffee break in this amazing facility. |
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Another interesting “Fishbowl Discussion” centered on consumer awareness. |
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