Exhibitor Application: CO Expo 2022

Exhibitor Application: CO Expo 03.22
Please complete this application form to showcase your business at CO Expo. We collect this information to help us to tailor the event to your needs and to create the best match between suppliers and buyers. We also collect information on sustainability to ensure that you meet our sustainability criteria.

Spaces to exhibit at CO Expo are limited - please submit this form as soon as possible for the opportunity to take part. Thank you so much for your time. Once we receive your form, we will be in touch with regards to next steps.

Time to complete this form - less than 10 minutes with information about your company to hand. If you have a business profile on CO - less than 5 minutes.
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Email: *
example@example.com
Phone Number *

Country Code Phone Number
Role/Job title: *
Company / Organisation: *
Please enter NA if you are not part of any organisation
Country *
If based in more than one location, specify the primary one.
Website/ Weblink *
Do you have an individual profile on CO? *

Yes No
Do you have a business profile on CO? *

Yes No
Please add your CO Business Profile url here:
About your company
Your company USP - what makes you different? *
Your company mission - what drives you? (If on your CO Profile write "See CO profile") *
Please share a brief introduction to your business that we can use for promotional purposes if you exhibit at CO Expo (If on your CO Profile write "See CO profile") *
What are your main products/ services *

Manufacturing Artisan production Fabrics/ materials Fibres / yarns Components/ trims (buttons, zips, hangers etc) Labelling Packaging Sourcing services/ agency White label products/ imprintables
Manufacture: Which products do you specialise in? *

Not applicable to me Casual / loungewear Designer / luxury Formal / tailoring Sportswear/ tech Knitwear Shirting / blouses / dresses Lingerie Swimwear Accessories Jewellery Footwear
Which product sectors apply to you? *

Womenswear Menswear Childrenswear Baby None of the above
Manufacturing services: Which of these do you offer? *

Not applicable to me Full service manufacturing Cut Make Trim (CMT) Design Sampling Patterns / grading Fabric sourcing Embroidery Embellishment Printing Dyeing Finishing
Fabrics / materials: What do you sell/ source? *

Not applicable to me Cotton Denim Silk Bio synthetics Synthetics Wool/cashmere Leather Linen/hemp New/ innovative sustainable fabrics Woven Knitted
Your MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) *
Units refers to products for manufacturing or metres for fabrics
What is your preferred annual order size from your customers? *

Up to $10,000 $10,000-$30,000 $30,000-$100,000 $100,000-$500,000 $500,000-$1mill $1mill+
Business structure *
Business size: *
How long has your business been operating? *
Examples of clients/ customers/ brands that you work with
If you like - please share something great that one of your customers has said about you :-))
Sustainability

Please note that we expect exhibitors to qualify sustainability statements, certifications and memberships through their business profile on CO prior to the event.
Which of these company practices apply to your business and activities? (You will need to back up these statements on your CO business profile) *

Fair trade practices Decent working conditions Supporting traditional/ artisanal skills Protecting the environment Recycling and minimising waste Using environmentally friendly materials Having polices in place in relation to people/ environment Animal friendly
Please tell us more about your key commitments, goals and achievements as a business in relation to sustainable and ethical practices. (If preferred please use a link to relevant pages on your website/ refer to your CO profile) *
Which of the following certifications/ standards/ memberships do you hold? (We will verify these statements as part of the Expo process) *

GOTS Fairtrade standard WFTO B Corp Certified BCI Cotton Made in Africa OEKO TEX Bluesign SA8000 Cradle to Cradle Global Recycle Standard Organic content standard Responsible Wool Standard SAC membership Textiles Exchange membership
Please add here any additional information here regarding certifications/ standards/ memberships
Do you have a sustainability policy (environmental and social) that covers all of your operations? *
How are you measuring/ reporting on your sustainability impact? *
CO's 6 leadership criteria: Tick those that apply to you *

1. Mission: Sustainability and ethical best practice are a core principle, enshrined within our company's mission. 2. Business model: Our company's revenue and profit model maximises benefits to people and minimises impact on the environment. 3. Products / Services: We offer well designed, high quality products and services that maximise benefits to people and minimise impact on the environment. 4. Impact: We can demonstrate clear and specific positive impact on people/ environment through our operations. 5. Roadmap: We have or are building a roadmap towards specific sustainability goals and outcomes in the future. 6. Communications: We use our communications and reach to raise awareness, change behaviour, and impact the industry as a whole.
Share links here for any supporting information or documents relating to your sustainability credentials.
Your CO Expo experience

The following questions are designed to place you in the appropriate Expo session.
What is your 1st choice of session to participate in? *
What is your 2nd choice of session to participate in? *
What is your 3rd choice of session to participate in? *
To accurately showcase your business during Expo, do you have access to any of the following facilities? *

Manufacturing facilities Showroom None of the above
Which 1-3 of the following outcomes are most important for you through CO Expo? *

Secure new customers Make connections with buyers/ brands Raise the profile of my business/ services Be recognised as a leader in sustainable supply/ production Make connections with / learn from other sustainable suppliers Increase my sustainability knowledge Learn from leaders in the space Get better at presenting and promoting my services to a buyer audience
Which of the following customer types do you most want to connect with at CO Expo? *

High St retailer/ global brand Established luxury brand Leading sustainable brand Successful small sustainable brand Sustainable start up brand Fast growing internet brand Institutional buyer/ charity Sourcing agency
Your target customer: What product price point works best for you? *

Value Mid range Designer/ luxury Haute Couture
Which locations are you most interested in having customers/ new customers based? *

Global UK Europe Turkey and Middle East North America South America China India Australasia Africa
Which specific brands/ companies would you most like to meet / connect with at CO Expo? *
Which exhibitor package(s) are you interested in at CO Expo?

Expo exhibitor Expo partner (benefits include leading masterclass sessions, content collaborations, promotional campaigns, and more. Packages start at GBP 2500)
If you are interested in partnering, which of these would be of interest?

Association with a sourcing webinar/ masterclass Association with thought leadership content on CO Sourcing hub on CO in association with your business Marketing campaign for your business across all CO channels
For interested partners: Please add here anything you would particularly like to promote to the CO community as part of our partnership:
Would you be interested in any of the following resources or training, provided online through CO? *

Fashion buying trends and what buyers are looking for How to attract and retain a great customer base Case studies and inside information on successful sustainable suppliers, and how they have achieved success How to prepare for and succeed at trade events (such as CO Expo and others) How to market and communicate your USP and stand out to the right buyers Business strategy and how to succeed and grow profits whilst integrating sustainability best practice Finance - how to raise finance and invest in more efficient machinery / solar panels / worker initiatives / certifications - how to make the financial model work How to minimise impact on the environment, including efficiency in resource and water use, sustainable fabric and components sourcing, sustainability innovation How to maximise benefits to people and build a great work force, including fair pay, attracting and retaining workers, supporting worker families, up-skilling and creating fulfilling work and career paths Certifications: Which ones to invest in, the relative costs and benefits of different options, and what buyers are looking for

How would you rate your current knowledge on sustainable sourcing / production practices? *

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Low, 5 is High

Are you personally connected with any of these members of the CO team? (We will try to follow up direct) *

Andy Showell - Rogers (CO Supplier base) Mariel Jumpa (CO Community) Laurent Frederic Lohmann (CO Acceleration) Ralph Goodstone (CO Partners) Ellie Gee (CO Product) Tamsin Lejeune (CO Impact) Not connected with the CO team yet
Would you like the CO team to help you create a high ranking business profile on CO, for a small additional fee? *

Yes No Maybe
Finally - how did you hear about CO Expo? *
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Exhibitor Application: CO Expo 03.22

About your company

Sustainability

Your CO Expo experience