The quest for more sustainable materials has put synthetics at a distinct disadvantage. That might be changing now thanks to CICLO, a new auxiliery that helps synthetic fibers to biodegrade in ocean water, landfill and treatment plants. Alastair Drew, Business Development Director, explains what CICLO is and how it works.

Karin Malmstrom is Director, China for Cotton Council International and a long time expert on the Asian supply chain. Here she tells up about a groundbreaking new development from US cotton that provides a new level of transparency into the cotton supply chain.

Stephen Patton, Regional Director, Asian Sourcing, is a visionary and innovator. He has led Liverpool Department Store's regional sourcing office in Shanghai to implement new strategies for faster, leaner sourcing. Dr. Patton shares with what he has learned during this journey - from what has worked, what hasn't, and what he wish he know before he started.