SAFIA Circular Fashion Initiative (CFI)
What is the SAFIA Circular Fashion Initiative (CFI)?
The Circular Fashion Initiative (CFI) is a landmark sustainability program developed by the South Australian Fashion Industry Association (SAFIA), with the support of Green Industries SA. Funded through the LEAP Grant Program, this multi-stage initiative guides South Australian fashion and textile businesses towards a circular, ethical, and environmentally responsible future.
Spanning two years, the CFI offers a dynamic blend of expert-led masterclasses, tailored in-house workshops, personalised consulting, and practical toolkits, each crafted to support businesses of varying sizes and stages in their sustainability journey. From circular design and ethical sourcing to supply chain mapping and fibre sustainability, the program equips participants with the insight and infrastructure to embed long-term, impactful change.
CFI Launch & Masterclass Series
The Circular Fashion Initiative officially commenced with an evening launch event on Tuesday 29 July 2025 at the UniSA Innovation and Collaboration Centre (ICC). This inaugural gathering set the tone for a transformative two-year journey, bringing together fashion leaders, sustainability experts, and industry stakeholders to explore the future of circular fashion in South Australia. The evening featured keynote presentations, networking, and a preview of the tools and opportunities that define the CFI program.
Following the launch, the CFI Masterclass Series unfolds as a cornerstone of the initiative, offering in-depth, expert-led sessions tailored to fashion businesses ready to integrate sustainability into their DNA. These immersive sessions combine global insights with local relevance, equipping participants with the knowledge and practical frameworks to reimagine their business practices through a circular lens.
The Masterclasses will run on the following dates:
MASTERCLASS 1
- Tuesday 12 August – Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing / Supply Chain Mapping
Learn to decode your supply chain, implement traceability, and embed ethical compliance.
MASTERCLASS 2
- Monday 8 September – Fibre Matrix & Fibre Audit Tools
Understand the impact of fibre choices and conduct material audits using global standards.
MASTERCLASS 3
- Tuesday 14 October – Circular Design for End-of-Life
Explore circular product strategies, from design for disassembly to systems for reuse and recycling.
MASTERCLASS 4
- Tuesday 11 November – Sustainable Packaging, Labelling & Compliance
Discover low-impact packaging options, regulatory frameworks, and consumer-facing communication strategies.
Each session will explore a critical theme, ranging from ethical sourcing and fibre innovation to sustainable packaging and circular design systems, led by Robyn Wilde, one of Australia’s foremost experts in sustainable fashion.
Whether you’re a founder, creative director, or operations lead, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are and help chart a path forward. Participation is open to all South Australian fashion businesses, with no SAFIA membership required to participate.
Spaces are limited. Register early to secure your place and be part of reshaping the future of fashion, ethically, intelligently, and collaboratively.
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