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.

Ian Spaulding, CEO of Elevate Inc., has spent decades helping leading brands and manufacturers raise up their sustainability standards. He shares a practical approach that brands can follow to meet today's new requirements for cleaner, greener apparel.

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.

Jane Singer is Managing Director of Inside Fashion, the market intelligence company for the global apparel and lifestyle sector. Here she shares what she sees as the key issues that will influence both sourcing and retail in 2019.

   To adjust the sound/audio, mouse over video to show control bar.  Stephen Patton 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.