Textile Exchange Talk

Textile Exchange is hosting a lecture on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from 9:30am – 11:30am for Parsons students and faculty only. The event is free for students and faculty with your New School ID no need to RSVP.

Wednesday, March 20: Sustainability Basics – Communicating Sustainability

Location: Parsons School of Fashion, The Auditorium – 560 Seventh Avenue, 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10018

The main content of the Sustainability Basics will include:

·      Overview on the impacts of the apparel industry, socially & environmentally

·      Sustainable Materials – detailed descriptions on organic, recycled & cellulosic

·      Responsible Processing – dyeing & finishing

·      Ethical Manufacturing

·      Product Integrity, Transparency, Certification & Labeling