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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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 ‘RAW TO A T'. This Year RawAssembly brings not only an industry B2B 3 day […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 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.

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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 […]

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 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 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.

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.

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. […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This two-day business conference will address how brands must align and adapt practices to deliver on growing stakeholder expectations.  Innovation Forum will 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. The conference will be held at the Hotel Casa Amsterdam.

The second edition of the Road to 2030 Sustainability Summit will build on the topics and themes of last year’s inaugural event. Titled “Promises vs. Progress” the day’s program will examine the often large disparity between ambitions and action. While 80 percent of companies in a recent Sourcing Journal poll stated they had defined sustainability […]

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 […]

The need for urgent climate action is clearer than ever. Global pledges signal both urgency and hope, from COP27’s breakthrough loss and damage fund to sweeping US climate legislation passed in the Inflation Reduction Act. But how do we catalyze commitments into tangible action needed to reshape our climate future? A preeminent gathering of climate […]

Sustainable Plastics 2023 Exhibition & Conference is a trade show which promotes the latest innovations in bio-based and recyclable plastics, where major manufacturers will lead the way forward in producing new materials, packaging solutions, and manufacturing technologies to help reduce global plastic pollution. The conference will be held in Los Angeles, California, and will bring […]

Challenge the Fabric aims to scale impact through collaboration. The pioneering cross-industry initiative is a unique platform that enables the entire supply chain of man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCF) to meet, collaborate and create change. CTF invites industry leaders and stakeholders from the fashion, textile and forest industries shaping the industry of tomorrow. Textile Exchange's Nicholas […]

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 […]