Textile Sourcing Strategies - Exclusive event for TFI members
We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive textile sourcing experience, organized by Toronto Fashion Incubator, Canadian Apparel Federation, and Source Textiles, a global directory of textile commerce platforms powered by Tengiva.
Webinar meeting link: https://meet.google.com/zwv-qwud-urx
What to expect
This webinar is designed for fashion businesses and emerging designers seeking smarter, more strategic ways to source textiles.
In 60 minutes, you will explore next-generation sourcing, follow live demonstrations of the Source Textiles platform, and learn how to source directly from global suppliers. You’ll also gain practical insights into the traditional sourcing process and the basics of importing textiles into Canada to help accelerate your collections and production workflows.
The session is hands-on, practical, and provides direct access to an actionable platform to help you accelerate your sourcing experience.
Agenda
19:00 | Annie Cyr - Tengiva | Welcome words & Introduction to 101 textile supply chain terminology
19:10 | Susan Langdon - TFI | Designer perspective on textile sourcing, including her experience and the traditional sourcing process
19:15 | Annie Cyr - Tengiva | Digital sourcing opportunities and next-generation sourcing via Source Textiles
19:30 | Stefano Guerini - Ponte Selva | Ponte Selva presentation: their products, services, and practices.
19:40 | Bob Kirke - CAF | Importing into Canada: basics and textile-specific considerations
19:45 | Annie Cyr - Tengiva | Conclusion and Q&A session
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Speaker profiles
Annie Cyr, CEO, Tengiva
A textile and apparel professional with 20 years of experience. She holds a BBA in Industrial Production Management and Administration and is a board member of TechniTextile Quebec, the author of The Guide to Textile Fibers, part of C100’s Fellow Program Cohort 2024, and was a delegate at the 2021 G20 YEA Summit. She is a prominent speaker at events such as the 2024 World Summit AI.
Susan Langdon, Executive Director, Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI)
Susan Keiko Langdon is the executive director, chief executive officer and chief operating officer of Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI), a part-time lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and an all-around powerhouse in Canada’s fashion industry. From her success as a designer, to taking the reins at TFI and being the first racialized woman in a leadership role in Canadian fashion to be named to the Order of Canada — Langdon has continually broken barriers and paved the way for future generations of designers, using her influence to nurture emerging talent in the industry.