Sustainable Threads: How Detroit is Weaving the Future of Textiles

Event Date: October 2, 2024 | Time: 2:00 PM | Location: 5800 Cass Ave, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI – The Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, in partnership with Carhartt and Sustainable Business Network Detroit, invites professionals, sustainability advocates, and the public to explore the future of sustainable textiles and manufacturing at a special event on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Carhartt Workshop in Detroit. This event is free to attend, but registration is required.

Carhartt, the iconic Detroit-based workwear brand, has been crafting durable garments since 1889, and now leads the charge in sustainability by reducing its environmental impact through responsible product development and sourcing. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from Carhartt’s extensive sustainability initiatives that prioritize extending product life cycles and minimizing environmental footprints across operations.

In addition to Carhartt’s sustainability journey, the event will feature ISAIC, the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center. ISAIC is revolutionizing workforce development in the garment industry by promoting responsible manufacturing, focusing on advanced technologies, and supporting workers’ upward mobility. As a national resource, ISAIC’s mission centers on creating high-quality garments while fostering sustainable practices in manufacturing.

Why You Should Attend?

• Gain Insightful Knowledge: Learn about Carhartt’s sustainability journey and how they are leading the way in creating durable, eco-friendly workwear.
• Discover Industry Innovations: Get introduced to ISAIC, the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center, and their pioneering approach to workforce development and responsible manufacturing.
• Network with Industry Leaders: Connect with industry professionals, sustainability advocates, and like-minded individuals who are passionate about the future of sustainable textiles and manufacturing.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Understand the emerging trends in circular economy practices that are shaping the future of the textile and manufacturing industries.
• Exclusive Access: Enjoy direct access to experts and thought leaders in the field, with the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions.

Event Details:

• Date: October 2, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
• Location: Carhartt Workshop, 5800 Cass Ave, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48202
• Cost: Free (Registration required)

Media Contact Information:

Torri Mathes
MiSBF Communications Manager
248-413-7517
tmathes@misbf.org

About Michigan Sustainable Business Forum: Michigan Sustainable Business Forum promotes business practices that advance climate leadership, social justice, and the creation of a circular economy. It is Michigan’s leading organization for beyond-compliance sustainability, with a community of practice featuring our region’s most recognizable brands, largest employers, and most innovative entrepreneurs, advocates, and educators. It formerly did business in Southwest Michigan as Michigan’s Great Southwest Sustainable Business Forum.