digital sourcing ecosystem

1. The digital sourcing ecosystem
connecting fashion brands and suppliers
in a holistic and transparent way.

2. Showcase
Digitization has changed
roadshows and design
collaborations, and has
accelerated with COVID-19
Sales
Sales teams spend time
responding to all leads and
informing brands about
materials and sustainability
Multi-Party Negotiations
Production
Product Development Today
Shifting dynamics between
factories, brands and materials
suppliers require constant
contact and negotiation
Minimum order quantity
mismatches and inefficiency in
the manufacturing process
leads to deadstock

3. Stoa Connects You to Relevant Brands
A promise of valuable interactions
between long-term, strategic
partners.
We filter high-quality leads from
relevant brands to reduce your
sales team burden.
A source of knowledge about
materials and sustainability
certifications.
A reliable set of ethical and
sustainable brands, and factories
that have been audited.
Educate
A showcase of each platform
partner, including detailed MOQs
material types, certifications,
costing and a Stoa sustainability
rating.
Curate Engage

4. 30+
50+
Materials Suppliers
Manufacturers
Product Developers
200+
Brands
A Diverse Network

5. Filters by cost, MOQs, location and material
type combined with Stoa consultant
screening ensure that only relevant brands
contact materials suppliers.
Search, Connect, Create

6. Your detailed profile with sustainability
credentials, previous projects and material
applications, serves as a portal for brands
to contact you.
Search, Connect, Create
*Stoa chat and collaboration tools available in 2021

7. Charles Pignal
Founder and CEO
As a board member of the Bata
Shoe Company, Charles proudly
continues his great-grandfather’s
legacy of innovation and social
responsibility.
He spent ten years at Bata
leading product development and
sourcing while building digital
channels in India, Italy and China.
Charles also launched the Bata
Heritage collection, featuring
collaborations with Comme des
Garçons and 10 Corso Como.
Our Team
Sreedhar Jayaraman
Advisor
Sarah Andelman
Advisor
Manuela Fremy
Advisor
Sneha Kalaivanan
Advisor
Founder of Colette, and
CEO of Just an Idea fashion consulting
Sustainability, impact and ventures
consultant
Founder of Walk the Talk, and
luxury goods and fashion sustainability
consultant
Technical innovator with 30+ years of
footwear manufacturing expertise

8. Our Global Reach
Europe
Strong partnerships with
leading brands and
materials suppliers
Americas
Asia
Extensive sourcing
networks in China and
Southeast Asia
Stoa Key Manufacturer Market
Stoa Key Materials Market
Stoa Office
Ties to innovative
materials suppliers and
production facilities

10. Contact Us
charles@stoasourcing.com