Notes from the meeting 10th March 2010

Chic and Ethic

Aims and Objectives


Transnational


developing links with ethical garment industry

fabric sourcing

small batch production

collaboration

EU markets

networking

contacts

partnerships

long term

exploring creative ideas

Development


ethical production

non-exploitative practice

recycling

designing with a purpose

raise awareness

experimentation of sustainable resources

personal awareness

promote 'ethical' message

workshops/education/training

communication

fulfilling a 'good life' purpose

broadening a personal scope of influence

research

sustainable textiles

developing personal design style

Design

creating unique designs

timeless design

creating beautiful items through collaboration and pooling resources

sharing skills

promoting individuality

changing peoples perceptions of style

kick start creative thinking

create an inspirational group of designers

develop techniques

Resources Required

promotion - the projects ethos

funding for production

financial support for the project

ethically produced soluble fabric

natural, local, ethical fabrics sourced in the EU

industrial equipment for sampling to manufacturing standard

sewing machine

overlocker

top stitcher

design software

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