Information about IACDE Nordic Chapter: The IACDE Nordic Chapter is a local chapter in Sweden and a member of the IACDE International organization (www.iacde.net). The chapter was founded in February 2014. Our aim is to create a platform and a forum for knowledge transfer and networking between our members from the apparel industry in Sweden and as we grow in the Nordic countries. In the Nordic Chapter today we have 50+ designers from 20+ companies. They are pattern makers, pattern designers and technical designers from different parts of the Swedish apparel industry. They come from both the men’s and women’s wear brands such as Acne, ARKET, Filippa K, GANT, Hope, J Lindeberg, Our Legacy, Tiger of Sweden, H&M, Weekday, Kapp Ahl, Indiska, Lindex, Fjällräven and Haglöfs. These companies are working with tailored garments, casualwear, sportswear and denim. We also have one Swedish schools represented in the chapter.