We bring the industry together all year round.
Throughout the year, we bring the industry together through our webinars, round tables, and other events. We also host our own annual Textile Exchange Conference, where we give an overview of the fashion and textile industry's progress towards a more climate-friendly future.
OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
The Forum brings together representatives of government, business, trade unions, civil society, and academia to discuss key issues and risks related to due diligence in global garment and footwear supply chains in a neutral environment. The Forum also plays a role in supporting alignment across policies and industry initiatives on due diligence expectations. 13-15 February […]
Sustainability Seminar: Greening 2023 as a Year of Sustainability Action
Start the year to hear from industry speakers on case studies, success stories on sustainability in the fashion industry. Make 2023 a year of sustainability action for your business. Textile Exchange's Chiara Ferrero will be participating. The seminar will be available online or in person in Singapore. 1:30pm-5:30pm SST / 12:30am-4:30am EST
Webinar: Ask Me Anything with La Rhea Pepper x Corporate Benchmarking Team
Textile Exchange's Co-founder La Rhea Pepper, in her new role as Catalyst, is on a mission to push the industry forward towards better managing, measuring and integrating a preferred materials strategy into their mainstream business operations. Our Corporate Fiber and Materials Benchmark (CFMB) program - the largest peer-to-peer comparison initiative in the fashion and […]
Towards Clarity and Consensus: How Apparel Brands Can Measure Their Biodiversity Impacts for a Nature-Positive Future Webinar
The WEF has identified biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse as one of the fastest deteriorating global risks over the next decade. With close ties to biodiversity loss throughout their value chains, many apparel brands are seeking to measure, monitor, and reduce their impacts on nature. Several approaches to measuring corporate biodiversity performance have emerged, forming […]
Sympoeisis: making with Opening Reception
Southern California Fibershed announces the opening of its first gallery show Sympoiesis: making with, in partnership with Studio 203. Opening February 25 and running through April 8, 2023, the exhibition explores how one of humanity’s oldest craft and industrial forms––the making of clothing––has shaped our relationship to the land, our bodies, and each other. The […]
The GFA Monitor Masterclass: Better Wage Systems
GFA Academy is launching a series of five online Masterclasses starting in January 2023 to provide a unique chance to delve deeper into the 2022 GFA Monitor report: Progression to a Net Positive Fashion Industry. The Masterclasses are aimed at brands and retailers involved in Sourcing, Ethical Trade, Sustainability, CSR, ESG, Procurement, and Design. It […]
Webinar: Brand Certification Deadline and Claims Guidance
Join us for a 1-hour webinar on the topic of brand certification. The April 1, 2023 deadline for certification is approaching and brands will need to be certified or pursuing certification in order to comply. Learn what this means for your organization and how you can best prepare for the shift. We will also discuss […]
Groundwork: The 2023 Southern California Fibershed Symposium
The inaugural Groundwork: So Cal Fibershed Symposium will bring together ranchers and farmers, designers, advocates, academics, and changemakers for a day of project presentations and networking. They’re organizing the symposium with the intent to share projects underway in their Fibershed, and encourage networking and resource sharing before, during, and after the event. LOCATION: Helms Design […]
Farmers for Climate Action: Rally for Resilience
The Rally for Resilience will bring together farmers and farm organizations from all over the country with a united request for their members of Congress – make climate change policy a priority in the 2023 Farm Bill! Location: Washington, D.C. + satellite events hosted by partners around the country
Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023
The only conference focused on cellulose fibres – in textiles, hygiene products, and packaging. This will be a hybrid event, and the in-person portion will be held in Cologne, Germany.
SXSW 2023
South by Southwest® dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW® is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. Textile Exchange's CSO Ashley Gill will participate in the panel titled 'Regenerative Apparel: Farm Level Solutions to […]
Webinar: Overview of 2023 Material Change Index (MCI) Survey – Webinar 1 – Asia, Europe and Africa
This is the first webinar of the ‘Overview of Material Change Index’ webinar series, for Asia, Europe and Africa friendly time zones. In this webinar, Textile Exchange’s Corporate Benchmark team invites all textile, fashion, and apparel - brands, retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and Africa to learn about the latest and exciting updates […]
Recycled Polyester Round Table
The Recycled Polyester round table has a meeting scheduled on March 14th at 10:00AM MDT/12:00PM EDT/5:00PM CET. To receive an invite to this meeting and updates on the work of this round table please make sure that you are registered as a round table participant, and that you have opted in to receiving all communication.
Webinar: Overview of 2023 Material Change Index (MCI) Survey – Webinar 2 – Oceania
This is the second webinar of the ‘Overview of Material Change Index’ webinar series, for Oceania friendly time zones. In this webinar, Textile Exchange’s Corporate Benchmark team invites all textile, fashion, and apparel - brands, retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers in Oceania region to learn about the latest and exciting updates to the upcoming benchmark survey […]
Webinar: Overview of 2023 Material Change Index (MCI) Survey – Webinar 3 – North America and South America
This is the third webinar of the ‘Overview of Material Change Index’ webinar series, for North America and South America friendly time zones. In this webinar, Textile Exchange’s Corporate Benchmark team invites all textile, fashion, and apparel - brands, retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers in North America and South America to learn about the latest and […]
Organic Cotton Round Table
The Organic Cotton round table has a meeting scheduled on March 22nd at 9:00 - 10:30 MDT / 11:00 - 12:30 EDT / 16:00 - 17:30 CET / 18:00 - 19:30 TRT / 20:30 - 22:00 IST. To receive an invite to this meeting and updates on the work of this round table please make sure […]
