FAQ

1/ How to get supplies in Europe?

After selecting the materials you want to work with, search for European suppliers on the internet, look at brands using the same materials.
Finally, depending on the material you want, you will find all the information in our technical sheets and online training courses right here.
If you need support in the selection of your materials and supplier contacts, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

2/ How to source your fabrics?

We advise you to first read the article on “what is sourcing?”. To subscribe to our newsletter to discover eco-responsible materials, to participate in trade fairs to discuss with suppliers and discover the materials. Also, do some research on the internet and perhaps you will find what you are looking for in our technical sheets and online training courses here.
If you need support in the selection of your materials and supplier contacts, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

3/ Where to find the fabrics?

First, define the material(s) you want to work with. Then, do the day before by searching the internet for suppliers, take an interest in brands that use the same materials. Finally, depending on the material you want, you will find all the information in our technical sheets and online training here.
If you need support in the selection of your materials and suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

4/ Where to find Pinatex?

We invite you to read our article on pineapple leather first and then for more information, you can find them in the technical sheet of ” Pineapple Leaf”. If you need support in the selection of suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

5/ Where can I find organic cotton?

You can find information about organic cotton in the research file “Find your French and European organic cotton suppliers” here. If you need support in the selection of suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

6/ Where to source bananas (Bananatex)?

We invite you to read our article on banana fiber first and then for more information, you can find them in the technical sheet of “Banana fiber”. If you need support in the selection of suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

7/ Where to source viscose?

First, we invite you to read our articles on viscose:
“Is the viscose process ecological?”
“Creating products with eco-responsible viscose”
“Biodegradable rose fiber viscose”
If you need support in the selection of suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

8/ Where to source wool?

If you need support in the selection of suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

9/ Where to source linen?

First, we invite you to read our articles about linen:
“The linen industry made in France”
“ Linen clothing an eco-responsible alternative “
If you need support in the selection of suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

10/ Where to source hemp?

First, we invite you to read our article about hemp “an ecological and biodegradable alternative”
If you need support in the selection of suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

11/ Where to source Made in Europe cotton?

You can find information about the sourcing of organic cotton in the research file “Find your French and European organic cotton suppliers”. If you need support in the selection of suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

12/ Where to source recycled materials?

First, we invite you to read our article on recycled materials “the use of recycled materials”.
You can find information about recycled materials in the research file “Recycled and circular materials in fashion” here and also in the online training “Brand secrets for creating recycled clothing“. Si vous avez besoin d’accompagnement dans la sélection des matières et des fournisseurs, nous proposons aussi une prestation sur mesure. Contact us here.

13/ Where to source biological materials?

You can find information about organic materials in the training “Find the ideal material to create your vegan fashion brand”. If you need support in the selection of materials and suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

14/ Where to find new materials?

As a first step, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter to be aware of new materials. Then, you will find some in the research file “Recycled and circular materials in fashion” here, too
in the research file “New innovative and bacteria-based materials in clothing and accessory textiles” here and in the online training “The secrets of brands to create recycled clothing”. If you need support in the selection of materials and suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

15/ Where to find ecological alternatives also on what surrounds the product: the packaging?

You can find information about the ecological alternatives surrounding the product in the research file “Plastic substitutes in the world of bags“.
If you need support in setting up new packaging and contacts, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

16/ Where can I find innovative material alternatives in terms of properties and novelties?

First of all, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter to be aware of new matters and to stay connected on our networks and blog. You will also find what you are looking for in our “New materials” research file. If you need support in the selection of materials and suppliers, we also offer a tailor-made service. Contact us here.

17/ What is behind the textile environmental labels?

To answer this question, here are some articles on the subject:
“Textile environmental labels”
“ The Responsible Wool Standard label “
“The CradleToCradle certification”

18/ How to lead the ecological transition by offering a 100% eco-designed range by 2025/2030? Where can you find processes with concrete actions that demonstrate a real reduction in the environmental impact of products?

To achieve this goal, we invite you to contact us here, we offer tailor-made support services.

19/ How to revalorize textile waste streams in companies?

We invite you to contact us here, we offer tailor-made services and this is one of them. We can help you set up this project, find new ideas and put you in touch.

20/ How to recover unsold textiles in companies?

We invite you to discover initiatives on the subject:
Balzac
Promod
We invite you to contact us here, we offer tailor-made services and this is one of them.
How to eco-design products?
To begin with, “Eco-design consists of integrating the environment from the design of a product or service, and during all stages of its life cycle” (AFNOR, 2004)
We invite you to contact us here, we offer tailor-made services.

21/ Where to find manufacturers in France or Europe?

You can find information about clothing workshops in France in the research file “Find your clothing workshop in Europe”.

22/ Where can I find ESATs with whom to collaborate?

You can find information about ESATs in the research file “Find your clothing workshop in Europe”.