{"id":6098,"date":"2013-10-13T10:02:35","date_gmt":"2013-10-13T14:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/hottopicsinsider\/?p=6098"},"modified":"2020-01-21T18:55:13","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T22:55:13","slug":"are-you-curious-about-ethical-fashion-and-sustainable-sourcing-and-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fitnyc.edu\/hottopicsinsider\/2013\/10\/13\/are-you-curious-about-ethical-fashion-and-sustainable-sourcing-and-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you curious about ethical fashion and sustainable sourcing and manufacturing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

This course will get you started and there will be AMAZING guest speakers!!<\/p>\n

\"Materials
Photo by David Goldman\/AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MATERIALS AND ECO LABELS \u2013 FASHION<\/h3>\n

2013 Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11<\/strong>
\n 6:00 pm \u2013 9:00 pm<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.fitnyc.edu\/7390.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

Course description:
\nThe journey from raw material through processing, dyeing and finishing is complex. Sourcing raw materials, chemicals used in processing, energy and water use, finishing products and processes are just some of the considerations in developing sustainable textiles. This course will cover all the components and considerations of sustainable materials for fashion. It will cover the eco labels that pertain to materials in the United States and as applicable, worldwide markets and teach you how to evaluate these labels\u2019 pros and cons. We will also touch on eco labels that apply to the packaging and labeling necessary for the retail environment.<\/p>\n

Guest speakers include:<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Founder and Publisher of The Sourcing Journal, Edward Hertzman along with Editorial Assistant Tara Donaldson.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Danielle Azoulay, Supervisor Product Compliance: PVH Corp.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Rhett Godfrey, Coordinator- Sustainability Initiatives: Loomstate<\/p>\n

\u2022 Prof. Nathan Fleisig, Expert in global supply chain, product safety, social responsibility & compliance issues. Brands include: Reebok\/Adidas, Nike, Gap, AE, Justice, CLC, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and the US Olympic Committee.<\/p>\n

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Carmen Artigas teaches in the Sustainable Design Entrepreneurs certificate program<\/a>.
\nYou can follow her on facebook.com\/ethicalfashionNY<\/a> and twitter.com\/artigascarmen<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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