Asia Garment Hub

Asian Dialogues Series: Fashion Insiders Discuss Buying Behaviour

What do “purchasing practices” really mean in the fashion industry - and how do they affect suppliers? In this session, industry insiders shed light on common buying behaviours and offer practical suggestions for improving supplier–buyer relationships through fairer, more sustainable practices.

Fashion industry insiders unpack what “purchasing practices” really mean - and how they influence supply chain dynamics. Explore how buying behaviours from brands and retailers impact suppliers, working conditions, price negotiation, and long-term sustainability. This seminar also sheds light on how shifting purchasing norms could support fairer and more resilient fashion supply chains in Asia.

About the Asian Dialogue Series

The “Asian Dialogues on Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Industry” series was initiated to foster collaboration and strengthen regional knowledge exchange for greater social, environmental and economic sustainability in the sector. Launched in 2015, the series aims to cultivate regional, sector-specific dialogue and promote cooperation between actors from across the supply chain.

About Asia Garment Hub

The Asia Garment Hub is a digital one-stop shop tailored to the garment and textiles sector in Asia, viewed through a lens of decent work and sustainability. Founded by ILO and GIZ, the Hub brings high-quality resources from leading industry organisations and respected voices, bringing together manufacturers, brands, worker and employer organisations, civil society, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.

17 March 2022