The voice of future fashion

WHO WE ARE

The International Biotech Fashion Alliance (IBFA) is the global representative body and incubator for the development and application of biotech materials in the fashion industry. Our vision is a world where the evidence based benefits of biotech materials in fashion are fully realised and fully understood so that its positive impact can be maximised.

The fashion industry is one of the largest in the world, employing tens of millions of people, yet uses precious natural resources whilst is a major source of pollution and waste. We believe that the development and use of such technology heralds a progressive alternative to the use of animal or plastics-based materials in fashion, significantly shortening and improving supply chains and delivering significant benefits to the physical and natural environments, making the world a better place.

The use of such materials creates new design possibilities for fashion and luxury brands, while accruing benefits across the supply chain and, ultimately, to the consumer.

OUR PURPOSE

To provide representation of the biotech materials fashion industry to key stakeholders and policy makers on a global basis.

To agree and provide a framework for the development of independent and recognised standards safeguarding ecological, ethical and environmental responsibility.

Set the highest levels of quality standards in the industry and demonstrate that the industry is a responsible one, embracing transparency and traceability.

Campaign for regulation which is in the interests of our members and consumers and is fair to the biotech fashion industry.

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REMIT

Representation

IBFA gives the industry a unified ‘voice’ and allows it to proactively engage with a range of stakeholders including with key decision makers and opinion formers. IBFA represents the industry’s interests from ensuring proportionate and fair regulation and demonstrating the biotech fashion industry as highly responsible and professional; to monitoring the effectiveness of current regulations and holding governments to account with respect to their commitment to promoting the positive benefits of the biotech fashion sector.

Events

IBFA organises the annual Biotech Fashion Forum acting as crucial business-to-business event in the sector allowing members to hear first-hand from those in the sector, academia, NGOs, fashion and retail. It will also welcome those from academic, investment and regulatory backgrounds. We also hold events on key industry topics throughout the year.

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GOVERNANCE

IBFA has a number of committees that effectively run the organisation and help shape its strategic direction and policy positions. Members are invited to participate in and contribute to these committees, providing a tangible opportunity to shape the direction of the industry.

Management Committee

The primary committee of the alliance is seen as steering its overall direction and focusing on positioning the sector as highly responsible, campaigning for fair and proportionate regulation/legislation, promoting the economic and social value/impact of biotech fashion and establishing relationships with key bodies.

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OUR OFFER

Reasons to join IBFA

  1. Your interests being represented and promoted by the only dedicated trade body in the biotech fashion industry – from media promotion to campaigning for fair government policy and regulation.
  2. Access to a wealth of standards & regulatory support, industry knowledge, insights and guidance.
  3. Exclusive access to our members only resource hub and online marketplace.
  4. Networking events bringing together the entire supply chain, exclusive member pricing & discounted tickets for the largest business to business forum in the biotech fashion industry calendar.
  5. Multi-language platforms and user materials.

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ABOUT US

IBFA is a not-for-profit body, existing to serve the interests of its members. The IBFA is led by its management committee that sets the strategic direction and priorities for the organisation.

Our team

We have a network of experts and advisors with experience and expertise within the environmental, fashion and regulatory sectors.

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