All Things Organic™ 2007 Conference: Made in America: Growing and sewing at home

In a business that has traditionally involved overseas production, some organic fiber and fashion companies are putting domestic laborers back to work. Learn about organic fiber production in North America and hear from vertically integrated companies who’ve been successful in sourcing raw materials, cutting and sewing, marketing and advertising their products without depending on the conventional system that relies on underpaid workers in developing nations. As organic fiber standards evolve, ethical production will become a requirement for certification – so get some tips now from those in the know.