OUR PARTNERS
Industry Partner
The Australian Fashion Council
The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) is a not-for-profit membership organisation, collaboratively working to support the growth of the Australian fashion & textile industry.
Members are drawn from across the value chain. From students to multinational companies. From shopping centres to fibre growers. From workwear companies to luxury goods. From the product to the consumer.
Activities and projects focus on five growth pillars; strengthening supply chains, nurturing businesses, developing industry practices in ethical and sustainable product, fostering design and innovation, and growing Australian exports.
Industry Partner
Fashion Revolution
Fashion Revolution is a global movement that works for a more sustainable fashion industry.
Established in 2013 after the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, the movement encourages international and local fashion brands to commit to transparency across the length of the value chain; from farmers to factory workers, to brands, buyers and consumers.
Composed of key figures from the fashion industry and beyond including industry leaders, press, designers, charities, politicians and academics, volunteers in over 100 countries engage their communities around the issues of supply chain responsibility.
Media Partner
Ecotextile News
Ecotextile News magazine is the environmental magazine for the global textile and clothing supply chain and is published six times per year as a magazine delivered direct to your door or available in electronic format only. It is published by MCL News & Media and is read by the world's leading clothing brands and retailers and the most forward-thinking textile manufacturers and industry innovators.
Established in 2004, MCL News & Media is the leading media platform for the global textile and apparel industries.
MCL has a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in B2B magazine and on-line publishing, which brings together expert analysis, in-depth comment and the latest news to a range of different industry textile and apparel professionals across the globe.
Media Partner
Peppermint Magazine
Peppermint is an Australian quarterly print magazine focused on style, sustainability and substance. Covering slow food, ethical fashion, natural living, health and beauty, diversity, social entrepreneurs and more, it was created for the rapidly growing number of individuals who appreciate good design and creativity, but also care about social and environmental issues and things that matter.
As a small, independent publication, we tell real stories with authenticity and passion. Each issue is designed to give hope and empower you to live a better, more meaningful and more authentic life. Each issue of Peppermint is printed in Australia on PEFC-certified paper at an FSC-certified printer and is 100% carbon neutral. We’re committed to giving back by donating to charity through our Fashion Cents program in every issue, and have supported a number of local and international organisations including Save the Children, The Butterfly Foundation, SecondBite and BlinkNow.
We believe in good people. We believe that style and sustainability can go hand in hand. We believe that positive media is key to creating change.
Innovation Lab Partner
Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison RBIS has a commitment to people and the planet that fuels its social compliance internally and is the foundation of its broad offering of responsible solutions.
From developing waste-reducing SmartFace™ RFID labels to supporting emerging designers who use a diverse portfolio of sustainable branding elements, Avery Dennison RBIS helps apparel and footwear brands meet consumer demand for ethical, green products. With high sustainability standards that exceed the industry norm, Avery Dennison RBIS is committed to leveraging its reputation among retailers, manufacturers, and brands to accelerate performance intelligently, while delivering positive economic, social, and environmental impact.
Avery Dennison is the largest supplier of apparel labels and swing tags in the world. Customers include Nike, Adidas, Levi's, GAP, H&M, Zara, Marks and Spencer, Hugo Boss, Lululemon, Country Road, Outerknown, Kathmandu, Victoria’s Secret and more.
