Agenda

Organic Fashion Izmir Marketplace

Start:	Thursday, April 14, 2011
End:	Saturday, April 16, 2011
Venue:	Swissotel Grand Efes, Izmir
Country:	Turkey
Link:	http://organicexchange.org/oecms/Sustainable-Textiles-Seminar-in-Turkey.html
Description:	Textile Exchange has partnered with the Aegean Clothing Manufacturers' Association (EGSD) to hold a "Sustainable Textiles Seminar in Turkey" as a part of their Organic Fashion Izmir Marketplace April 14-16, 2011. Come to this seminar to learn about the market's requirements in terms of environmental management and more sustainable fibers and processes, as well as new developments in the industry while in the company of leading brands and manufactures from Turkey. The sessions will explore the global challenges facing manufacturers in terms of market requirements regarding sustainability, and the new opportunities that this presents to Turkey. The OFI Marketplace, sponsored by YKK, will showcase Turkish companies and their organic products that range from menswear, womens wear, childrens wear, home textiles and fabrics. All seminar attendees will have the opportunity to meet with these companies and conduct bilateral meeting with Turkish producers.