Logistics for Fashion: Freight handling – Roles, Responsibilities and Incoterms explained 6 mins Image by Teng Yuhong, Unsplash by SupplyCompass in Production Logistics for Fashion: Freight handling – Roles, Responsibilities and Incoterms explained Incoterms are rules that determine the terms for the international sale of goods. They determine which party is responsible for what part […]

Consumer behaviour-change: The next critical phase for sustainable fashion 5 min Header Image from Unsplash by Shaunie Brett in Features How to get ahead of the game on consumer behaviour change, the next critical phase for sustainable fashion In our shared mission to transform the fashion industry for the better, most brands recognise their responsibility […]

Circularity: A vision for a new textile economy 5 min Header Image from Unsplash by Mehathab Joharullah in Circularity Circular: A vision for a new textile economy In 2020, Mehathab Joharullah, Production Manager at SupplyCompass was part of the first cohort of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s From Linear to Circular program. With expansive experience in […]

Perspectives from our Social Enterprise Manufacturing Partner in Nepal 6 min read May 5 All photography provided by our partner by Hannah Badminton in Perspectives The global COVID-19 pandemic proves to be a challenging time for the fashion industry in many ways. We want to bring forth the voices of the fashion manufacturing sector into […]

SupplyCompass launches compostable packaging range to make sustainable fashion even simpler 3 min read Header Image Source: SupplyCompass by Roxane Nichols in Press SupplyCompass, a product development and production management platform, has launched a compostable packaging range for fashion brands which is made from a corn-based biopolymer and is as durable as plastic. One of […]

How will Brexit affect the e-commerce fashion industry? 5 min Header Image from Unsplash by SupplyCompass in Production How will Brexit affect the fashion e-commerce industry? It’s no secret the fashion industry was staunchly against Brexit. Not only is fashion design and production an international collaboration, but 80% of UK clothing exports are sent to […]

Announcing our Deadstock Fabric Partnership with Queen of Raw 5 min read Source: SupplyCompass platform with Queen of Raw deadstock fabric options by Flora Davidson in Platform We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Queen of Raw, the NYC-based technology company changing the landscape for deadstock fabric, as featured in Vogue Business. By joining forces, […]

In Conversation With Josh Bowden, Co-Founder of noissue 5 mins All photography provided by noissue by Margo Camus in In Conversation With SupplyCompass speaks to Josh Bowden, Co-Founder of noissue, a New Zealand-headquartered sustainable packaging company that’s changing the status quo when it comes to e-commerce packaging. Interestingly, they didn’t set out to be a […]

Perspectives from Enviu’s Reweave Venture Studio 7 min read All photography provided by Enviu by Margo Camus in Perspectives SupplyCompass speaks to Marieke Lenders, the Program Lead of Circular Apparel at Enviu, a Dutch company building social multinationals that address social and environmental issues and drive market development. They specifically focus on building companies with […]

In Conversation With Gertjan Meijer, CCO of Arch & Hook 8 min All photography provided by Arch & Hook by Margo Camus in In Conversation With Arch & Hook is an Amsterdam based startup providing game-changing innovation in the global hanger industry. A&H believes that the clothing hanger can be sustainable from both an ecological […]

byMargo Camus Guest Contributor Margo is a global marketing and brand manager with a focus on fashion, sustainability, innovation and partnerships, and is currently working for adidas. She has experience spanning across startup, agency, and client-side environments globally across Australia, Europe and Asia, and thrives working with diverse and dynamic teams to make a difference. […]

How to Minimise your Impact as a Fashion Brand Through Sustainable Packaging 5 min All photography provided by noissue by Elly Strang in Production The fashion industry has come under scrutiny for its practices when it comes to the environment– and for good reason. Ten per cent of global greenhouse emissions come from the fashion […]

Perspectives from Re:Down 3 min read All photography provided by Re:Down by Nayanika Bharadwaj in Perspectives SupplyCompass speaks to Eric Firmann, Co-Founder of Re:Down, a business recycling post-consumer down and feathers for insulation in the apparel and bedding industries. Based in Hungary, their revolutionary process has been used by companies like Tommy Hilfiger, Arket, Cos, […]

Tech Talks with Compare Ethics 6 mins All imagery provided by Compare Ethics by Nayanika Bharadwaj in Features, Tech Talks SupplyCompass speaks to Abbie Morris, Founder of Compare Ethics. Compare Ethics is the platform that builds trust and transparency through sustainable product verification.  They turn sustainable product data into increased revenues via their verification technology and […]

Exploring Leather Grades and Leather Production 4 min read Header Image: SupplyCompass Leather Guide by Aly Tobin in Materials Leather has been around since the beginning of mankind. Hunting animals and using their skins has been part of all cultures throughout human history due to its durability, accessibility, and variety of uses. Although cow leather […]

Logistics for Fashion – Sustainability 6 mins Image by Raphael Zamora, Unsplash by SupplyCompass in Production Logistics for Fashion: Sustainability   The fashion industry contributes upto 10 % of annual global carbon emissions, according to Global Fashion Agenda. A significant part of this contribution is freight movement across the global supply chain that spans continents. […]

May 18 4 min read Recycled Polyester: What is rPET Fabric? Header Image: Unsplash Materials, SupplyCompass Blog What is polyester? Polyester is a manmade fibre, synthesized from petrochemical products by a process called polymerization. Polyester is derived from crude oil petroleum and is a non- renewable resource. It is processed through a system called ‘cracking’ […]

Fashion Supply Chains Emerging out of COVID-19 8 min read Header Image Source: SupplyCompass by Srishti Dhawan in Production As the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic slowly recede, fashion supply chains across the world are finding new priorities and ways to reorganize themselves. Creating safe workplaces for garment workers, discovering new ways of collaboration, […]

Manufacturer Profile Type of factory Furniture and homewares Employees 130 Location Delhi, India Working day Monday–Saturday, 9am–6pm MOQS 50-100 units / style Lead Times 60-75 days Production Capacity 50,000 SupplyCompass partner Since 2017 Key Certifications About This furniture manufacturer specializes in high quality, contemporary home furniture, and lamps made from wood, metal, rattan, glass and jute. […]

Tech Talks with Stephanie Benedetto, CEO & Co-Founder of Queen of Raw 9 min read All photography provided by Queen of Raw by Margo Camus in Tech Talks SupplyCompass speaks to Stephanie Benedetto, CEO & Co-Founder of Queen of Raw—a NYC-based tech startup changing the landscape for deadstock fabric. Queen of Raw matches buyers with […]