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Know your product inside out - be critical
Explore possibilities for collaboration
Don’t lose sight of your transportation costs and infrastructure
MVO Vlaanderen (CSR Flanders)
Take the CSR-test
NICE - Code of Conduct
Project Provenance - Knowledge center for transparency
How transparant are the labels you wear?
Fashion Revolution - a global movement striving for transparency in fashion
Resources
Where can I find sustainable materials?
MateriO’ - materials library
TextielLab - Knowledge center Tilburg
Be on the lookout for innovative materials
Don’t lose sight of pre-consumer spills
Biofabricate - Design, technology and biology
AskNature - online catalogue of nature’s solutions to design issues
Keep track of the latest developments in coatings, dyeing and finishing techniques
Reflect on your yarns and seams and keep an eye out for innovations
OrganoClick - water-repellent textile coating
Design
TED’s TEN - 10 design principles visually explained
Give advice on how to mend the clothing that you sell
Cradle to Cradle Product Design - free online course
Technologies for easy dismantling
EcoChic Design Award - tips on zero waste design
Holly McQuillan - zero waste pattern cutting
Julian Roberts - Subtraction cutting
Design and/or production on demand
Use a ‘made-to-measure’ system
Bond with your customers
Go for quality
Give maintenance tips as a designer
Production
Lotte Martens - Belgian textile brand
Centexbel - The Belgian Textile Research Centre
Fabrican© - Spray-on textile
Maker’s Row - ‘Made in America’ - local production platform
REACH - European legislation on chemicals
Creamoda & Belgian Designer Partners
Think of alternative production channels
Think Zero Waste
Go for a high-quality production process and build a good relationship with your manufacturer
Bluesign Technologies
Superette, GOTS certified silkscreen workshop
Unique, authentic and high-quality products that helps the people
DyeCoo - Waterfree textile dyeing
Retail
Business models that redefine the concept of ownership
Improve your sales process by adding a service
Hasmik Matevosyan - a shift to a ‘contributing’ fashion industry
Online second-hand platforms
Sustainable marketing: from stuff to story
Sustainable printing
Consumption
Invest in high-quality clothes - how to recognize clothing that is well made
Consider the maintenance of your clothes: some tips on washing and ironing
Upcycle your old clothes or textiles
The Buyerarchy of Needs’ - think before buying something new
Into Mind - tips on minimalism and the maintenance of your wardrobe
Online platforms: sustainable shopping & tips for consumers
Schone Kleren Campagne - tips on buying sustainable clothing
Netwerk Bewust Verbruiken / Ga Goed Gekleed - community website
Returning clothes to the store
Love Your Clothes - platform with tips for consumers
Several ways to (learn to) mend your own clothes
Buy/sell second-hand
Clothing libraries and online rental platforms
Swishing & Swapping - swap your clothes
Think about how to discard your old clothing (and textiles) as a consumer
Keep an eye on these washing innovations
Shopping guides
End of Life
(Re)design surplus textiles and upcycle old clothing
Make sure your clients can return their old clothes
Fibersort - separating textiles based on fiber type
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