The Source4Style design portal allows you to search through a comprehensive and curated selection of materials and services, review technical and sustainability specs, calculate lead and ship times, connect with suppliers, and source swatches, yardage and product through a seamless online transaction.
The portal has over 35 suppliers spanning 1300 different products, which range from textiles, trims, buttons and zippers to finished goods. All apparel, accessory and interior designers, brands and retail sourcing specialists can register for free in order to search and purchase from the growing selection of sustainable products and materials.
Source4Style also offers Premium Level Memberships with additional benefits. The Design Professional Premium Level Members gain access to extensive materials information. Premium members can view and download technical material tests; view and download sustainability specs and certifications; view photos & story of suppliers; access other members’ reviews on suppliers; receive access to Source4Style competitions; receive discounts on affiliated member sites, publications and partnerships; get discounts on corporate educational workshops; and receive discounts on the Source4Style Atelier, a series of experiential educational workshops open to the public.
Up-and-Coming Premium Level Memberships, which are specifically catered to aspiring, student-level and independent designers, help open up sustainability and materials information for a reduced rate.