Tailored for designers, brands, retailers, and manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand, the session will unpack how FSC-certified materials, such as viscose, lyocell, and modal, can be a powerful tool for reducing environmental impact while strengthening your brand story.
FSC is a global not-for-profit that sets the standard for responsible forest management. When you see the FSC label on a product, it means the materials come from forests that are managed with care for people, wildlife and the environment.
Mindful Fashion New Zealand is a not-for-profit industry collective working to future-proof New Zealand’s clothing and textile sector. They advocate for responsible sourcing, support local manufacturing, and champion environmental and social responsibility across the fashion supply chain.
What to expect
The big picture
Jacinta FitzGerald (Mindful Fashion NZ) and Jen Nicita (FSC ANZ) on why traceable, responsibly sourced materials are no longer optional, and how their organisations are helping brands stay ahead of the curve.
Design inspiration
Vickie Au, the Hong Kong designer behind Tranquillity: Nature in Modernity (the world’s first FSC-certified capsule collection), joins Neha Simlai from FSC Asia Pacific to talk process, materials and impact.
Brand-building with purpose
Sarah Day, FSC ANZ’s Engagement and Communications Manager, shares how brands are using FSC to cut through greenwash, build trust and stand out in the market.
As more brands look to move away from synthetics, forest-based fibres are becoming a go-to, but not all are created equal. Over half of the world’s man-made cellulosic fibres still come from uncertified sources, including forests at risk of deforestation and illegal logging. FSC certification helps ensure the fibres you design with are sourced with forests, people and the planet in mind.
Whether you’re a boutique label or a household name, this is your chance to learn how FSC can help turn materials into meaning.