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.
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
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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 […]
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