When it comes to sustainable materials sourcing, there are more options than ever before.

In this slideshow, we introduce a range of materials suppliers on CO that are ahead of the game - including two winners of the prestigious CO 10 Leadership Awards. From silk to lace to wool, cotton, and bio-fabrics. For more information check out their profile on CO or watch the video in the CO Expo Hub. 

Sourcing Insights

Fast-growing leather alternatives include:

• Plant-based leather from a vast range of vegetable and fruit by-products
• Recycled leather from pre-consumer animal leather scraps
• Bio-fabricated leather from collagen grown from yeast in a lab

What's next for leather alternatives? Biodegradability improvements and the elimination of PU from plant-based leathers at scale.

Global Green 

MATERIALS SUPPLIER, Netherlands

Best for: innovative sustainable materials for brands that want to make a difference.

Global Green partner with Nova Kaeru, EcoSimple, and Torcetex and support brands in the full development and improvement of products.

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Moralfibre 

BRAND & SUPPLIER, India

Best for: natural, biodegradable, handcrafted fabrics and manufacturing.

Moralfibre track climate change parameters and are members of the Fair Trade Forum. They help to generate livelihood support to 2500+ artisans.

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MTI

SOURCING AGENCY, USA

Best for: sourcing sustainable materials for garments or accessories.

With 10+ years of experience, MTI have established global partnerships with eco-conscious mills and garment factories. MTI supply brands across North America and Europe.

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Cocccon Crafts Loom 

MATERIALS SUPPLIER, India

Best for: supplying high-quality peace silk. 

Cocccon Crafts Loom produce a wide variety of luxury non-violent organic silk fabrics.

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Nativa 

MATERIALS SUPPLIER, Italy

Best for: luxury combed wool with blockchain traceability.

50 years of thought leadership in wool has led to a data-driven approach to material traceability. They provide verification through the scanning of a QR code.

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Organic Lace by Modespitze

MATERIALS SUPPLIER, Germany

Best for: GOTS certified embroidery and embroidered guipure lace.

Operating in Germany since 1897, Modespitze produce guaranteed high-quality materials for bridal wear and more.

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Pigeonwishes 

MATERIALS SUPPLIER, United Kingdom

Best for: sustainable fabric and bespoke buttons. 

Products include Lenzing Tencel, Bemberg Cupro, Lenzing Modal, Orange Fiber and more.

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Here are some other suppliers across CO's network:

Anuprerna Artisan Alliance, ARTISAN PRODUCER, India - Handwoven natural textiles using indigenous weaves & techniques.

Symphony Fabrics, MANUFACTURER, India - Premium quality GOTS certified organic fabrics, garments, and accessories.

Mojopanda Exim Private Limited, MANUFACTURER, India - Handknitted GOTS certified organic wool & silk products.

Naturtex Eko Peru, BRAND & SUPPLIER, Peru - Yarns, fabrics, apparel & accessories crafted from organic fibres.

Thermore, MATERIALS SUPPLIER, Italy - Research and produce thermal insulation for garments.

Alma Green Design, MANUFACTURER, Spain - Fully circular sustainable bedding from recycled cotton.

Marasim, ARTISAN PRODUCER, US - Discover skilled artisans with rich textile making, embellishing, and farming practices.

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Revisit CO Expo 2022

Watch back and hear from Helen Palmer, director of materials, textiles and knitwear at WGSN, in discussion with Rodrigo Lopes of Global Green on material innovation - plus sustainable material providers to tick all your boxes.

Watch the recording of this session

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