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.
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 â 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. â 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 humanityâs oldest craft and industrial formsââthe making of clothingââhas 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. Theyâre 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 â 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 â 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 âOverview of Material Change Indexâ webinar series, for Asia, Europe and Africa friendly time zones. In this webinar, Textile Exchangeâs 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 âOverview of Material Change Indexâ webinar series, for Oceania friendly time zones. In this webinar, Textile Exchangeâs 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 âOverview of Material Change Indexâ webinar series, for North America and South America friendly time zones. In this webinar, Textile Exchangeâs 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 âIn the Fieldâ 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 âcattle to leatherâ supply chain and explore how brands […]
Workshop 1 – How to Get Started with the Benchmark in 2023 â 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 […]
Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference
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.
Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit
The second edition of the Road to 2030 Sustainability Summit will build on the topics and themes of last yearâs inaugural event. Titled âPromises vs. Progressâ the dayâs 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 […]
The GFA Monitor Masterclass: Smart Material Choices
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 […]
Bloomberg Green Summit
The need for urgent climate action is clearer than ever. Global pledges signal both urgency and hope, from COP27âs 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 […]
Webinar: Managing Certification Disruptions in the Supply Chain
Join the Textile Exchange team for a 1-hour webinar. The conversation will focus on aspects of a disrupted certification in the supply chain that are at play and approaches to improvements in the system.
Sustainable Plastics 2023
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 2023
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 […]
MMCF Global Round Table Summit 2023
In 2022 Textile Exchange introduced a new, more action-oriented Round Table governance strategy to help us deliver our ambitious Climate+ goals. To align with this shift and continue to build the momentum, moving forward weâll host the in-person Round Table Summits outside of our annual conference. We will be hosting dedicated Global and Regional Round […]
Organic Cotton Round Table
The Organic Cotton round table has a meeting scheduled on May 18th at 10:00AM EDT/3:00PM BST. 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. […]
Animal Fibers Round Table
The Animal Fibers round table has a meeting scheduled on May 23rd at 2:00 AM EDT/8:00 AM 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, and that you have opted in to receiving all […]
The GFA Monitor Masterclass: Circular 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 […]
Sustainable Cotton Round Table
The Sustainable Cotton round table has a meeting scheduled on May 23rd at 10:00AM EDT/3:00PM BST. 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.
Sustainability Week US – Economist Impact
Economist Impactâs Sustainability Week USA focuses on helping businesses become sustainable, faster, while generating actual business value. In 2023 the event will be a large scale event with an exhibition, bringing the whole sustainability ecosystem under one roof. The event will take place in Washington D.C.
Leather Round Table
The Leather round table has a meeting scheduled on May 31st at 10:00 AM EDT/4:00 PM 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, and that you have opted in to receiving all communication.
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