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.
2021 Textile Sustainability Conference
The 2021 Textile Sustainability Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to EXPLORE emerging trends and opportunities in sustainability, CONNECT with a diverse group of change-makers from around the globe and LEARN from expert's on today's most pressing sustainability topics. We expect more than 1,000 textile and apparel sustainability professionals to attend #TextileExchange21 from all over the world. Virtual option will also be made available for those […]
Webinar: Responding to the recent pressures on deforestation-free leather sourcing. Joint Textile Exchange and Leather
To Participate-be sure to Register Here! Stopping deforestation is one of the most critical responses to Climate Change and biodiversity loss. In the past weeks, focus has been given to the urgency for the industry to address deforestation in the leather supply chain. The EU's Proposal for a regulation on deforestation-free products and STAND.earth's publication […]
Recycled Polyester Round Table Monthly Meeting
Description: To request an invite, please register to join the Recycled Polyester Round TableВ via this link. 10am EST/ 3pm GMT/ 4pm CET
3 Edition SICOT 2022
To further stimulate the transformation of cotton on African soil, Burkina Faso is organizing the 3rd edition of the International Cotton and Textile Fair (SICOT), from January 27 to 28, 2022, in Koudougou (100 km from the capital). An essential platform for discussion and reflection, the show will bring together professionals from the entire value […]
Première Vision Paris
The Concept Fill up on inspiration at Première Vision Paris! A biannual rendez-vous for creative fashion professionals,В PremiГЁre Vision ParisВ is a unique event designed to facilitate your sourcing and fuel your creativity withВ a complete panorama of raw materials and specific services. From yarns to manufacturing, fabrics, leathers, designs, colors and accessories, you'll find everything you need […]
2022 WM Sustainability Forum
You're Invited to Our Virtual Event Together, We Can Make a Difference Feb 9, 2022 9am - 12:30pm PT/ 11am - 2:30pm CST/ 12pm - 3:30pm ESTВ WM's event will feature compelling conversations around emerging technologies, social impact, circularity and more. Join us as we create a sustainable tomorrow.
Webinar: Exploring the Textile Exchange Regenerative Agriculture Landscape Analysis Report
To Participate-be sure to Register Here! With regenerative agriculture fast gaining momentum in the fashion and textile industry, brands don't have the luxury of a one-size-fits-all set of practices or solutions to implement. The concept is nuanced, so how can they make concrete investments in regenerative projects? Textile Exchange's latest report, the Regenerative Agriculture Landscape […]
Recycled Polyester Round Table Monthly Meeting
To request an invite, please register to join the Recycled Polyester Round Table via this link. 11am EST/ 4pm GMT/ 5pm CET
Digging into Due Diligence: Applying Lessons Learned in the Complex Cotton Supply Chain
This session will cover the value of implementing due diligence within complex cotton supply chains, with a focus on empowering gatekeepers in the hard to reach-and all important-middle of the chain. Attendees will leave this session with a clear understanding of how effective due diligence management systems designed to identify and address forced labor in […]
The Microfibre Consortium – Enquiries Webinar (Brands & Retailers)
Is your company one of the growing numbers of brands & retailers wanting to take action on fibre fragmentation? Or perhaps you wish to learn more about the issue, and how becoming a Signatory to TMC's Microfibre 2030 Commitment can open up a global network of collaborative research opportunities? ​ If so, then save the […]
Webinar: The Future of Clothing Made from Recycled Materials
The Future of Clothing Made from Recycled Materials REGISTER NOW! Hosted by the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) Dr. Sheng Lu, Associate Professor in the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware, and Ally Botwinick will present the findings from their recent study exploring US retailers' merchandising strategy for clothing […]
Webinar: Exploring the Textile Exchange Regenerative Agriculture Landscape Analysis Report (2)
To Participate-be sure to Register Here! Part 2 from February 15th webinar - With regenerative agriculture fast gaining momentum in the fashion and textile industry, brands don't have the luxury of a one-size-fits-all set of practices or solutions to implement. The concept is nuanced, so how can they make concrete investments in regenerative projects? Textile […]
202030 – The Berlin Fashion Summit
202030 - The Berlin Fashion Summit is a cross-disciplinary platform, where avant-garde creatives meet industry stakeholders for constructive critical debates on the future of fashion. The aim is to bridge the gap between existing sustainability innovations and solutions with the industry's need for pragmatic transformation guidelines and to envision tangible new alliances for new value […]
Recycled Polyester Round Table Monthly Meeting
To request an invite, please register to join the Recycled Polyester Round Table via this link. 11am EST/ 4pm GMT/ 5pm CET
Evolving Textiles Conference Materializing the Future
We have gathered some of the most knowledgeable and compelling change-makers in the sector in order to facilitate a conference with impact. We all know and have attended that conference that feels like preaching to the choir with no actionable change to accompany it. The purpose of Evolving Textiles is to define the current landscape […]
Sustainable Materials for the Fashion Industry: Trends & Insights (SUS)
Did you know that the materials choices you make as a consumer and as a business have a large part to play in the environmental impact for the fashion industry? As consumer preferences and the conscious choices they make continue to constantly shift, how can businesses keep up with their needs in this day and […]
Biosynthetics Full Round Table – Q1 Meeting
To request an invite, please register to the Biosynthetics Round TableВ via this link. 12pm EDT/ 4pm GMT/ 5pm CET
The Material Innovation Conference
The Material Innovation Conference aims to advance the next-gen materials industry by providing vital expertise and bringing together all key players along the innovation path from concept to commercialization. ​To support the growth of the market for next-gen materials, and to accelerate the development & adoption of these next-gen materials, we are launching the inaugural […]
Webinar: Brand Certification and Trackit
Hi Team: This webinar will be presented by Evonne and Callie. To Participate-be sure to Register Here! With the recent changes to the CCS3.0 and the future launch of Trackit, Callie and Evonne will give an overview of the systems and address the interconnectedness of both. This webinar is for brands who are interested and/or […]
Recycled Polyester Round Table Monthly Meeting
To request an invite, please register to join the Recycled Polyester Round Table via this link. 11am EST/ 4pm GMT/ 5pm CET
Members-Only Webinar: Policy Hub Updates
This webinar will be presented by Beth in collaboration with the Policy Hub. To Participate- members look out for a link sent to your email. If you are not a member and would like information please email membership@textileexchange.org The Policy Hub unites the apparel industry to contribute to EU policy development processes and decisions. Textile […]
Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference
This virtual three-day business conference will address how brands can adapt practices to move towards regenerative apparel and deliver on growing stakeholder expectations. We'll equip delegates with the best-practice and guidance to develop net-zero strategies, transform supply chains, engage consumers, scale circularity, and drive positive social impacts. Social impact How to tackle the challenges in […]
Webinar: Navigating 2021 Company Scorecards – for Material Change Index (MCI) Participants
This webinar will be presented by the CFMB team. To Participate-be sure to Register Here! The Corporate Benchmark Team invites all 2021 Material Change Index (MCI) participants to a webinar on - How to Navigate Company Scorecards. Due to increased interest and requests from participating companies, in this webinar, we would like to take you […]
Webinar: Impacts and Impact data: Looking into Animal Welfare
This webinar will be presented by: Anna Heaton, Fiber and Materials Strategy Lead: Animal Materials,В Textile Exchange Professor Mateus Paranhos Charton Locks, Produzindo Certo To Participate-be sure to Register Here! After last year's successful Leather Learning Webinar Series on traceability in the bovine leather supply chain, the Responsible Leather Round Table has planned another Leather […]
Women Leading Regeneration
In its fourth year, the Women Leading Regeneration Online Summit is centering feminine leadership as a key to planetary health. As a 100% female-led team, it is Regenerative Rising's honor to gather women leaders from around the world for a highly engaging 2-day online summit focused on elevating, nurturing, and resourcing the capacity of feminine […]
Challenge the Fabric Conference
Scaling the impact through collaboration Ekman and the Swedish Fashion Counsil together with partners from the forest, textile, and fashion industries will host Challenge the Fabric in Paris at the Institut SuГ©dois on May 16 and 17, 2022. The aim is to connect the supply chain of forest-based textiles, improve and enhance the perception of […]
Circularity 22
As the leading convening of professionals building the circular economy, Circularity 22 offers thought-provoking keynotes, informative breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and engaging networking opportunities. Join the growing community of visionaries and practitioners to move beyond individual action, catalyze systems change and accelerate the circular economy.
Webinar: AFRT Meeting: Natural capital accounting, sheep genetics and pain relief
This webinar will be presented by Anna Heaton and others. To Participate-be sure to Register Here! Our next Animal Fibers Round Table has an Australia and New Zealand focus. We will be taking a look at Natural Capital Accounting, what this approach covers and how it has been used in Australia. There will also be […]
Recycled Polyester Round Table Monthly Meeting
To request an invite, please register to join the Recycled Polyester Round Table via this link. 11am EST/ 4pm GMT/ 5pm CET
Webinar: A Deep Dive into the Roadmap to Net Zero for the Apparel Sector: Energy
Join presenters Michael Sadowski, WRI; Lewis Perkins and Kurt Kipka, Aii; Manuel Baigorri, Levi Strauss & Co.; Liam Salter, RESET Carbon; and Abhishek Bansal, Arvind Ltd., as they host a webinar around the transitioning to renewables in the apparel sector.
UNECE – UNIDO Conference
MAY 24-25, 2022 - 9.30-16.30 EET Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel A transition to sustainable and circular economic models is key to improved sustainability and address human rights, social, environmental and climate impacts in the garment and footwear sector - a shift that can be achieved with verifiable production data, delivered through improved traceability […]
RawAssembly
For May В 2022, RawAssembly has joined forces with global media powerhouseВ T Magazine and BETA By STH BNK at Hanover House to amplify their impact through an industry responsible textile sourcing event, and circular fashion design exhibition styled collaborative event titled вЂRAW TO A T'. This Year RawAssembly brings not only an industry B2B 3 day […]
ROAD TO 2030 SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
There is no way forward without a plan. With sustainability initiatives becoming a must-have, more and more companies are drawing up a roadmap of transformation. From curbing emissions to carbon offsets and ESG funding, the industry is conjuring strategies toward a greener future. TheВ ROAD TO 2030 SUSTAINABILITY SUMMITВ will be Sourcing Journal’s first in-person event of […]
Global Fashion Summit
Global Fashion Agenda is proud to introduce Global Fashion Summit. Formerly known as Copenhagen Fashion Summit, Global Fashion Summit is the leading international forum for sustainability in fashion presented by Global Fashion Agenda. Building on the remarkable success of Copenhagen Fashion Summit, the renamed event manifests the non-profitВ organisation's global outlook and reach, and marks a […]
The Greener Manufacturing Show
The Greener Manufacturing Show is North America'sВ must-attend event for any sustainability-focused company looking to design and manufacture their products from more sustainable materials, limit and eliminate the use of toxic chemicals, and reduce the impact of their industrial and manufacturing processes on the environment and global climate change. Source the latest technologies and solutions, and […]
4Sustainability Event
The second act,В in presenceВ and with a limitedВ numberВ , is intended above all to be an opportunity forВ networkingВ : it starts from the December conference and anticipates the themes of the 2023В conferenceВ . ongoing transition towards concretely sustainable business models.В This year, we are also expanding the debate to supply chains other than the Italian one, with the confirmed presence […]
OutDoor by ISPO
Meet the Smartest and Most Innovative People in the Outdoor Industry Society at the Crossroads: Together we are shaping the future of the planet. Thought leaders, ambassadors, pioneers and innovators - for three days, the leading minds of the sports and outdoor industry will come together to exchange ideas, learn and network. Be there when […]
Vegan World
Vegan and Sustainable Fashion Designer Showroom + Networking Cocktail Hour in downtown Los Angeles. About this event California Market Center is hosting VEGAN WORLDв„ў byВ Vegan Fashion WeekВ at Label Array on June 13-15 during LA Market Week. VEGAN WORLDв„ў is the only professional vegan fashion trade show in the world. Based in Los Angeles, this elevated […]
Biosynthetics Full Round Table – Q2 Meeting
To request an invite, please register to the Biosynthetics Round TableВ via this link. Date:В Jun 16thВ (11am EDT/ 4pm BST/ 5pm CEST)
Recycled Polyester Round Table Monthly Meeting
To request an invite, please register to join the Recycled Polyester Round Table via this link. 10am EDT/ 3pm BST/ 4pm CEST
Better Cotton Conference 2022
We are pleased to announce that the Better Cotton Conference 2022 will be hosted in Malmö, Sweden as well as online on 22 and 23 June. The theme for this year's conference is Cotton + Climate Action. We will be using the momentum from COP26 and the launch of our Climate Change Mitigation Target and Climate Approach to deliver a highly engaging agenda […]
Webinar: Getting Started Workshop 1 for Fashion Pact Signatories
This webinar will be presented by the CFMB team. This is for you if your company is a Fashion Pact signatory. The Corporate Fiber and Materials Benchmark (CFMB) Program welcomes you to the 2022 benchmark cycle! In this Getting Started Workshop, we will take you through everything you need to know while embarking on your […]
Webinar: The Sustainability of Biosynthetics
The Sustainability of Biosynthetics: How biosynthetics can be part of the fashion and textile industry’s journey towards a regenerative and circular future.
Webinar: 2021 Insights Report Launch
This webinar will be presented by Liesl and the CFMB team. To Participate-be sure to Register Here! The latest Material Change Index was launched in May and now we are ready to share our signature Insights Report. Conversation will span the effects of the global pandemic that year and what’s coming out the other side, […]
Webinar: Getting Started Workshop 2 for Beginners (Asia/Europe)
This webinar will be presented by the CFMB team. To Participate-be sure to Register Here! This is for you if you and/or your company is new to the CFMB Program (including if you are a new fiber challenge signatory – Recycled Polyester Challenge and/or Sustainable Cotton Challenge) and prefer Asia/Europe friendly time. The Corporate Fiber […]
Future Fabrics Expo
Join us at the 10th Future Fabrics Expo and be part of the movement galvanising positive change for the future of fashion!В The Expo has expanded to include even MORE best practice suppliers.В The fashion and textile industries are currently responsible for significant impacts upon planet and people. However,В fashion can and shouldВ be part of the solution, representing […]
Webinar: Getting Started Workshop 3 for Beginners (Oceania Region)
This webinar will be presented by the CFMB team. To Participate-be sure to Register Here! This is for you if you and/or your company is new to the CFMB Program (including if you are a new fiber challenge signatory – Recycled Polyester Challenge and/or Sustainable Cotton Challenge) and prefer Australia/New Zealand friendly time. The Corporate […]
Webinar: Getting Started Workshop 4 for Beginners (North & Latin America Region)
This webinar will be presented by the CFMB team. To Participate-be sure to Register Here! This is for you if you and/or your company is new to the CFMB Program (including if you are a new fiber challenge signatory – Recycled Polyester Challenge and/or Sustainable Cotton Challenge) and prefer North America/South America friendly time. […]
Webinar: Refresher Workshop for Returnees
This webinar will be presented by the CFMB team. To Participate-be sure to Register Here! This is for you if you are an experienced benchmark practitioner and need a refresher for the 2022 survey, including if you are a returning fiber challenge signatory - Recycled Polyester Challenge and/or Sustainable Cotton Challenge. The Corporate Fiber and […]
Summit 22 Regenerative by Design
The Foundation annual Summit is our flagship event, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and global changemakers to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. In the past 24 months, businesses and governments have made progressive commitments to address global challenges — including climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. But ambition alone is not enough. […]
Webinar: Development of the Unified Standards
This webinar will be presented by the Standards team. To Participate-be sure to Register Here! Join Director of Standards, Laura Kohler, for an update on the development of the unified standard. This session will bring stakeholders up to speed on what we are undertaking in the process to create a unified system across our 8 […]
Webinar: Development of the United Standards System
This webinar will be presented by the Standards team. To Participate-be sure to Register Here! Join Director of Standards, Laura Kohler, for an update on the development of the unified standard. This session will bring stakeholders up to speed on what we are undertaking in the process to create a unified system across our […]
Climate+ Stories from the Field
Climate+ Stories from the Field, July 8, 2022 Join us in London on July 8 to learn more about animal fibers from high level Climate+ impacts to on-the-ground management. Eleni Thrasyvoulou, Climate+ Impact Data Senior Manager at Textile Exchange will provide an update on data and metrics as applicable to wool, mohair and cashmere. This […]
Recycled Polyester Round Table Monthly Meeting
To request an invite, please register to join the Recycled Polyester Round Table via this link. 11am EST/ 4pm GMT/ 5pm CET
Webinar: Focus South Africa Animal Fiber Round Table
Join us for the Focus South Africa Animal Fiber Round Table on September 6th, where we will be welcomed by speakers from the wool & mohair industry, sharing updates across the field from the uptake of the Responsible Mohair Standard from a commercial and Empowerment front, chatting to suppliers about the value of the RMS/RWS […]
Natural Fibre Connect Online Conference 2022
Natural Fibre Connect Online Conference 2022 Natural Fibre Connect is an onlineВ conference taking place on 7-9 September 2022В for the alpaca, cashmere, mohair, and wool industries. As the effects of climate change and market fluctuations continue to grow, it is more important than ever before to understand the impact on growers and herders at the beginning […]
Biosynthetics Full Round Table – Q3 Meeting
To request an invite, please register to the Biosynthetics Round TableВ via this link. Date:В Sep 15thВ (11am EDT/ 4pm BST/ 5pm CEST)
Climate Week NYC
Climate Week NYC 2022, marks its fourteenth year as the biggest global climate event of its kind. Bringing together the most influential leaders in climate action from business, government, and the climate community, in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly and the City of New York. Climate Week NYC creates an ambitious platform for […]
Circular By Design: How Apparel Brands Can Make Informed Choices
All materials have impacts. Whether it be fossil fuel inputs, land and chemical use, or human rights issues, brands are keen to show verifiable, data-driven improvements in their sourcing choices. There are emerging solutions, and materials with lower impact coming on the market at scale today. Presently, we need a more honest conversation about the […]
Cotton made in Africa Stakeholder Conference 2022 – Tackling Global Challenges through Innovations
The Aid by Trade Foundation invites you to join the Cotton made in Africa Stakeholder Conference 2022 - Tackling Global Challenges through Innovations Overview of Topics: 26 September 2022 - CmiA in the Field Global Sustainability Challenges for Cotton Production and Their Implications for Africa Keynote speech followed by a panel discussion Regenerative Agriculture, Carbon […]
Recycled Polyester Round Table Quarterly Meeting
To request an invite, please register to join the Recycled Polyester Round Table via this link. 'September 27th 11am EDT/ 4pm BST/ 5pm CEST'
Webinar: Evaluating & Monitoring Challenges at the Farm Level of the Bovine Leather Supply Chain – Part 3 : Climate+ Baseline & Strategy for Leather
Textile Exchange has set the goal to help the fashion and textile industry achieve a 45% reduction in the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that come from producing fibers and raw materials by 2030. This goal underpins our Climate+ strategy. We call it Climate+ because it goes beyond accounting for GHG emissions. Instead, it is an […]
15th Istanbul Apparel Conference
The Istanbul Apparel Conference, which was first held in 2008 and with its renewed name in 2021, is included in the international event calendars. On the first day of our event, the developments on the textile and apparel industries, including technological advancements are shared by experts. Global brands share their vision, best practices and success […]
WEAR Conference 2022
WEAR is Canada’s premier forum hosted by Fashion Takes Action, that aims to inspire and accelerate sustainability within the global fashion industry. This year’s theme, Impact with Intention, recognizes that it’s not enough to simply set a goal. Intention provides us with purpose, inspiration and motivation to achieve measurable impact. Once again, WEAR is bringing global […]
Member-Only Webinar: The Preferred Fiber & Materials Market Report 2022
All Textile Exchange members are invited to join this webinar for an overview of the key data and trends from Textile Exchange’s 2022 Preferred Fiber and Materials Market Report, the most comprehensive report about the preferred fiber and materials market with a focus on production. During the webinar, the team behind the report will share […]
Regional Organic Cotton Round Table – Turkey
We are excited to announce the EMENA & Central Asia Regional Organic Cotton Round Table on October 7th, 2022 from 10:00 to 13:30 (TRT). This is in joint organization with BCI Turkey and positioned as a tag-on event to the World Cotton Day Celebration, convening the whole sustainable cotton community – from farmers to manufacturers […]
World Circular Textiles Day
What is it? World Circular Textiles Day, which takes place every year on 8th October, has been launched to celebrate the efforts of a growing community of companies, organizations and individuals actively working towards a circular textiles future. It is a living, breathing time capsule to record the progress and chart the momentum of circularity […]
Member-Only Webinar: The Organic Cotton Market Report 2022
All Textile Exchange members are invited to join this webinar for an overview of our 2022 Organic Cotton Market Report, which is a unique analysis of key data and emerging trends in organic cotton production at global, regional, and country levels. Starting with a snapshot of global production, you’ll then be taken on a tour of each […]
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Conference
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is excited to bring their Network of businesses, policymakers, universities, and startups together in Stockholm over two days. The agenda aims to inspire participants, connect organizations to enable collaboration, and support participants to activate solutions and make tangible progress towards achieving their organization’s circular economy goals. Day One: The agenda includes a range of networking […]
Global Fashion Agenda: Global Fashion Summit Singapore Edition
The Singapore edition attracts C-Suite leaders of companies across the fashion value chain, primarily manufacturing executives and sourcing officers from brands. The forum features thoughtful discussions, actionable case studies, intimate roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities between key industry stakeholders and decision-makers.
COP 27
In November 2022, Egypt will host the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, with a view to building on previous successes and paving the way for future ambition. Egypt assumes the incoming Presidency of COP 27 with a clear recognition of the gravity of the global […]
Morgan Stanley Sustainability in Fashion
Morgan Stanley is hosting their annual event ‘Sustainability in Fashion' on November 15th. This virtual event consists of a series of thematic panels touching on the most relevant topics within fashion and ESG. The panel around measuring and reporting emissions will feature Textile Exchange’s Climate+ Impact Director, Beth Jenson.
ISPO Munich
For more information visit https://www.ispo.com/en/munich#good-to-know-faqs-506406
UN Biodiversity Conference COP15
Despite ongoing efforts, biodiversity is deteriorating worldwide and this decline is projected to worsen with business-as-usual scenarios. The UN Biodiversity Conference will convene governments from around the world to agree to a new set of goals for nature over the next decade through the Convention on Biological Diversity post-2020 framework process. The framework sets out an ambitious plan […]
Recycled Polyester Round Table Quarterly Meeting
To request an invite, please register to join the Recycled Polyester Round Table via this link. 10am EDT/ 3pm BST/ 4pm CEST
Biosynthetics Full Round Table – Q4 Meeting
To request an invite, please register to the Biosynthetics Round Table via this link. Dec 15th (11am EST/ 4pm GMT/ 5pm CET)
2023 Beltwide Cotton Conference
The National Cotton Council and its cooperating partners welcome all to the 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences January 10-12 at the New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA. Three days of individual reports, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and seminars are designed to provide attendees with information they need to help producers make key cotton production/marketing-related decisions. Come […]
Kingpins New York
Kingpins is an information, ideas, and innovation network for the denim industry that provides a forum for the international denim community. Since their first jeans supply chain show launched in 2004 in New York, they have grown their mission to connect the community and have taken their concept around the world.
202030 – The Berlin Fashion Summit
202030 – The Berlin Fashion Summit offers a holistic understanding of sustainability in fashion, with an uncompromising emphasis on always pushing innovation further, and finding the greatest positive impact. Join to be part of the bridge-building between sustainability knowledge and market experience and find the opportunity to benefit from the open discourse between all stakeholders.
Webinar: Follow the Thread – From Farm to Finished Product
Are you a retailer or brand selling organic clothing, loungewear, towels, bedding, or mattresses? Looking for tools to explain to benefits of organic textiles or the strengths and requirements of the organic certification system? Join the Organic Trade Association’s Vice President of Regulatory & Technical Affairs, Gwendolyn Wyard, and members of their Organic Fiber Council […]
ANAB Assessor Development Week Training
In January 2023, ANAB will be hosting training courses at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (Dallas). This is an opportunity to ask questions of ANAB Accreditation Managers and Assessors. Textile Exchange’s Lee Tyler will be participating in the Forensic Technical Assessor training on the morning of January 26th.
Texworld Evolution NYC
Twice a year in New York City, thousands of international exhibitors gather to connect with buyers for the largest sourcing event on the East Coast. Established in 2006, Texworld New York City serves as a place of inspiration for designers, buyers, and industry professionals with exclusive trend forecasts and educational seminars hosted by industry-leading professionals. […]
Texworld Evolution Paris
This event brings together, twice a year in Paris, a thousand exhibitors from the fashion industry. It offers professional buyers from all over the world a sourcing platform with a wide variety of products ranging from basics to the most creative and qualitative.
Leather Round Table Meeting – Putting into Action the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather
Textile Exchange and the Leather Working Group were pleased to announce the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather in November 2022, which will be officially launched on March 21st. In this first 2023 LRT call, we will provide you with an overview of the Call to Action Roadmap and introduce you to the tools we […]
SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas
SOURCING at MAGIC is a domestic and international gathering of manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers from apparel and footwear manufacturing, to textiles, materials, components, supply chain, and technology solutions – both in-person and online. The in-person event will be held in Las Vegas starting February 13-15, 2023. Get ready to discover global manufacturers, sustainable suppliers, […]
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 […]
Biosynthetics Round Table
The Biosynthetics round table has a meeting scheduled on March 23rd at 10:00 AM MDT/12:00 PM EDT/4:00 PM GMT/5:00 PM 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 […]
The GFA Monitor Masterclass: Resource Stewardship
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 […]
Sustainability Week UK – Economist Impact
The 8th annual Sustainability Week focuses on helping businesses become sustainable faster. Economist Impact is the independent guide to sustainability, helping their audience cut through the noise and supporting them as they achieve sustainability goals and reach outcomes with actual business value. Economist Impact helpd businesses, policymakers, financiers, investors, NGOs and others achieve sustainability goals, […]
Sustainable Cotton Round Table
The Sustainable Cotton round table has a meeting scheduled on March 29th at 8:00 - 9:30 MDT / 10:00 - 11:30 EDT / 16:00 - 17:30 CEST. 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, […]
Webinar: Material Pathways | Redefining Preferred
Join this webinar to learn more about Textile Exchange's pathway to 45% GHG reduction target covering the fiber and raw materials portfolio. This webinar will also provide an overview on the new direction and updated definition of preferred covering the overarching principles, criteria and expected next steps.
Responsible Business USA 2023
In a period of geo-political and macro-economic crises companies must balance action, whilst sustaining a successful business. Those that can achieve this will future proof their business, protect the planet and ensure inclusive, sustainable growth. Business growth is required for organizational survival, yet sustainability is a necessity for long-term profitability. Incoming SEC regulation, the Inflation […]
Webinar: Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather – Overview and Q&A
Join us for an overview of the Call to Action: we will review the Call to Action for Leather, including the process and who has been involved, present the guidance documents, clarify frequently asked questions and provide a space to hear from you. Please register if you are interested in joining the webinar or wish […]
Webinar: Unified Standard Introductory Webinar Session
This Webinar will cover high-level aspects of the upcoming Unified Standard draft. The session will help Stakeholders learn the purpose and scope of the Unified Standard and the pipeline process to develop the first draft.
Webinar: Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather – Overview and Q&A
Join us for an overview of the Call to Action: we will review the Call to Action for Leather, including the process and who has been involved, present the guidance documents, clarify frequently asked questions and provide a space to hear from you. Please register if you are interested in joining the webinar or wish […]
In The Field | Brazil
For the first ‘In the Field’ trip of 2023, the Textile Exchange Leather Impact Accelerator (LIA) team invites you on an educational trip to Mato Grosso state in Brazil. Join us, The Fashion Pact, and other partners, for a trip to deepen our understanding of the ‘cattle to leather’ supply chain and explore how brands […]
Workshop 1 – How to Get Started with the Benchmark in 2023 – Asia, Europe & Africa
The 2023 benchmark survey will go live in April. Ahead of the launch, the Benchmark team is organizing Getting Started workshops for all returning as well as new participants. This one is for Asia, Europe and Africa friendly time zones. In this workshop, the team will cover all that you need to get prepared for […]
Workshop 2 – How to Get Started with the Benchmark in 2023 – North America and South America
The 2023 benchmark survey will go live in April. Ahead of the launch, the Benchmark team is organizing Getting Started workshops for all returning as well as new participants. This one is for North America and South America friendly time zones. In this workshop, the team will cover all that you need to get prepared […]
Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association Spring Conference
The Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association is a non-profit organization comprised of individuals affiliated with the synthetic yarn and fiber industry. Representation in the industry includes fiber producers, texturizers, staple yarn manufacturers, fabric producers for apparel, automotive, upholstery, and industrial markets. Additionally, raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and service providers related to the industry are […]