29 November 2024
According to Nielsen, a significant 73% of millennials are willing to spend more for sustainable products, propelling brands towards eco-friendly solutions. However, research indicates there are a number of challenges that brands face in becoming fully sustainable.
Supply Chain Traceability
According to a report by McKinsey & Company, 60% of fashion executives identified supply chain traceability as a significant obstacle to implementing sustainable practices.
Cost Concern
A survey conducted by the Ethical Fashion Forum revealed that, 70% of brands face increased costs when using sustainable materials, posing a significant challenge in striking a balance between pricing and sustainability.
Material Availability
The Fashion for Good initiative indicated that 48% of brands struggle with the availability of sustainable materials, limiting their ability to fully commit to sustainable sourcing practices.
Certification Challenges
A report from the Global Fashion Agenda noted that more than 50% of brands find it difficult to navigate the various sustainability certifications, complicating the sourcing process.
Innovation Gaps
According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, over 50% of brands express a need for more innovative sustainable materials to meet their sustainability goals.
Materials+ Provides Sustainable Solutions to Conscious Brands
Materials+ has implemented a sustainable badge system which helps buyers to find certified exhibitors.
Recycled Materials
Biobased Materials
Circular Solutions
Sustainable Natural Materials
Environmentally Responsible Manufacturing
Social Compliance
For more information about the M+ sustainability Programme, click here
https://www.aplf.com/m-sustainability/
MATERIALS+ INFO
Fair Date: 12-14 March 2025
Location: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Registration: Click to Register and Attend
With sustainable fashion in mind, Materials+ is an exhibition of materials, fabric, footwear components, leathergoods accessories and manufacturing technologies tailored for fashion buyers. Materials+ goes hand in hand with APLF Leather and Fashion Access which are considered as the most important sourcing events for the fashion manufacturing industries.
