With a target size of USD 60m, the financing from Rabobank brings the current fund capital to around USD 19m.

“Good Fashion Fund accelerates the positive changes that the sector and supply chain require and can serve as a catalyst for the industry. Rabobank is proud to support the fund as one of the cornerstone (debt) investors, which underpins our mission “Growing a better world together”. Bas Rüter – Global Head of Sustainability Rabobank

The fund provides long term USD funding to apparel and textile manufacturers in India, Bangladesh and Vietnam as well as other areas throughout Asia to implement impact technologies.

The vision for the Good Fashion Fund is for manufacturers in the apparel supply chain to invest and reinvest in innovations that deliver both economic growth and good fashion practice. Mobilising the use of safe and recyclable materials, clean and efficient energy, closed-loop manufacturing and the creation of better working conditions and fair jobs and growth, all in line with the FIVE GOODS: Good Energy, Good Water, Good Materials, Good Lives and Good Economy.

The Good Fashion Fund is initiated by Fashion for Good and managed by Amsterdam based impact investment firm FOUNT. FOUNT provides excellent investment and fund management expertise in emerging countries while Fashion for Good (also acting as sub-advisor to the fund) provides an unrivalled industry network and strong deal pipeline, as well as access to innovations and technical knowledge.

The Fund’s blended structure combines risk-tolerant capital with private sector investment, that allows for flexibility and tailored financing to best fit each manufacturer’s situation.

Small to medium manufacturers whose products or services are in line with these criteria and are looking to implement best-in-class technology and equipment, will be eligible for funding.