In April 2017, Debbie Moorhouse the co-founder of International Society for Sustainable Fashion was invited to present her research in sustainable design for fashion and textiles at the international design conference in Rome.

The industry report provides an overview of the recent progress and innovations achieved by fashion brands within the area of sustainable design. The paper also highlights the social and economic business opportunities that can be gained from integrating sustainable design principles. A practice led research project also addresses the role of education in creating a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.