Artisanal Fabric Sourcing with Jackie Corlett
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We talk about the secrets of building sustainable, ethical supply chains in Bangladesh with textile designer Jackie Corlett. As a seasoned expert in the fair trade sector, she shares invaluable insights into sourcing artisanal fabrics and the importance of relationship-building between suppliers and designers. Learn about the complexities of labor, price negotiations, and living wages, and how to navigate these challenges to form successful, ethical partnerships. Jackie also introduces her innovative initiatives, such as workshops aimed at educating designers in the US and Europe on sustainable fabric sourcing and design, with the goal of increasing the prevalence of fair trade products in the market.
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Benno Duenkelsbuehler
CEO & Chief Sherpa of (re)ALIGN
Chapitres
1. Artisanal Fabric Sourcing with Jackie Corlett (00:00:00)
2. Sourcing, Design, and Sustainability in Bangladesh (00:00:01)
3. The Impact of Sustainable Fashion (00:17:41)
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