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.
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 Impact’s 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.
Aii Webinar: Taking Stock of Progress Against the Roadmap to Net Zero
Join Aii for an exclusive first look at “Taking Stock of Progress Against the Roadmap to Net Zero,” the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s Roadmap to Net Zero. Report author Michael Sadowski and experts from Aii, Textile Exchange (Beth Jensen, Climate+ Impact Director), and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition will share examples of how companies and […]
Circular Textile Days
The Circular Textile Days is a business event that offers a great opportunity for meeting new partners in the sustainable textile business and for discovering and discussing innovative circular textile solutions. This event will take place in the Netherlands at 1931 Congress Center ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Circularity 23
As the leading convening of professionals building the circular economy, Circularity 23 (June 5-7, Seattle, WA) offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and unparalleled networking opportunities. Join the growing community of visionaries and practitioners to move beyond incremental action, catalyze systems change and accelerate the circular economy.
ITMA 2023: Transforming the World of Textiles
The world’s largest international textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA highlights innovations that will help textile and garment manufacturers transform and grow their business. ITMA 2023 will take place in Milan, Italy.
Planet Textiles 2023
The SAC is excited to be hosting the 2023 edition of Planet Textiles at this year’s Textile & Garment Technology Exhibition (ITMA 2023), the world’s largest international textile and garment technology exhibition. Join us in Milan on June 12 & 13 for this unique industry event. Planet Textiles, the international sustainability conference, will bring together […]
MMCF Round Table Quarterly Meeting
The MMCF round table has a meeting scheduled on June 13th at 9:00 - 10:30 MDT / 11:00 - 12:30 EDT / 16:00 - 17:30 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 […]
Synthetics 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 we’ll host the in-person Round Table Summits outside of our annual conference. We will be hosting dedicated Global and Regional Round […]
Webinar: Unified Standard Development – First Draft Launch
This webinar aims to present the Unified Standard Development First Draft to Textile Exchange's Stakeholders. The proposed agenda starts with presenting the reason behind transitioning to a unify suite of material standards under one harmonized system and to embed Climate+ and other key impact outcomes. Then, the presentation will describe the process and timeline to […]
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Summit ’23
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Summit will take place in person at The Roundhouse, London, on Thursday, June 15th from 1:00pm - 8:30pm BST. The Summit is the Foundation’s flagship annual event and they will bring their Network of businesses, policymakers, innovators, universities, cities, philanthropic organisations, and thought leaders together to accelerate the transition to a […]
Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s SUMMIT23
At Summit 23, Ellen MacArthur Foundation's flagship annual event, they will be joined by business leaders, policymakers, innovators, and global changemakers to explore how nature-positive circular economy solutions can create prosperity and tackle some of the biggest global challenges facing the world today. The summit will take place in person at the Roundhouse, London from 13:00-21:00 […]
2023 Better Cotton Conference
Better Cotton is pleased to announce that they will host their 2023 Better Cotton Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands as well as online on 21 and 22 June. The conference will help to drive their ambitious mission and strategic direction onward whilst highlighting the important work and perspectives of others working on the same issues. Attendees will have […]
Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA
This two-day business conference will address how brands can adapt practices to deliver on ambitious commitments and growing stakeholder expectations. Innovation Forum will equip delegates with the best-practice and guidance to develop net-zero strategies, transform supply chains, manage consumer communications, scale circularity, reduce waste, and drive positive social impacts. This event will take place in […]
Cotton 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 we’ll host the in-person Round Table Summits outside of our annual conference. We will be hosting dedicated Global and Regional Round […]
Recycled Polyester Round Table
The Recycled Polyester round table has a meeting scheduled on June 27th at 9:00 AM CEST OR 9:00 AM MDT/11:00 AM EDT/5:00 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 […]
Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2023
Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2023 will take place on 27-28 June in the DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Summit will be supported by Principal Sponsor, Maersk and side events will commence on 26 June.
Biosynthetics Round Table
The Biosynthetics round table has a meeting scheduled on June 29th at 9:00 AM MDT/11:00 AM EDT/4:00 PM BST/5:00 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 […]
MMCF Virtual Global Summit
As with the in-person global summit, this session will dedicate an hour and a half to the following topics: Textile Exchange’s forestry strategy European Union deforestation-free regulation and its impacts on MMCFs MMCFs and the unified standard
Cotton Virtual Global Summit
The Cotton round table has a meeting scheduled on July 6th at 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, and that you have opted in to […]
Animal Fibers Round Table: Unified Standard Session
The Animal Fibers round table has a meeting scheduled on July 6th at 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, and that you have opted […]
Regenerative Outcomes Framework Launch Webinar
This webinar launches the Textile Exchange’s Regenerative Outcome Framework which aims to help the fashion, textile, and apparel industry develop outcome-based methods for assessing the holistic impacts of regenerative agriculture. It is designed to respect the inherent place-based nature of these agricultural systems while shifting the industry’s focus from the avoidance of negative outcomes to […]
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. […]
Joint Animal Fibers and Leather Round Table Meeting
This specific Round Table meeting will be for the Animal Fibers and Leather Round Table members. It will look at regenerative land management and how the Regenerative Outcomes Framework (ROF) can be used as a tool for animal fibers and materials. To receive an invite to this meeting and updates on the work of this […]
Webinar: Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix Launch
In this webinar, we will introduce the Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM) and share key updates to the methodology and platform. We will discuss key developments to our criteria for human rights, initiative integrity, and chemistry, as well as key platform updates and what these mean in practice. The Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix […]
ZDHC South Asia Grand Regional Conference
ZDHC is excited to announce that the South Asia division of ZDHC will be hosting a prestigious regional conference on September 8, 2023, at the renowned Taj Yeshawantpur in Bangalore. This important event will bring together key players from various sectors including brand representatives, manufacturers, solution providers, association members, and academic experts. As they delve […]
MMCF Round Table Quarterly Meeting
The MMCF Round Table has a meeting scheduled on September 12th at 4-5:30 pm BST/ 5-6:30 pm CEST/ 9-10:30 am MDT. 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 […]
Biosynthetics Round Table Q3 Meeting
The Biosynthetics Round Table has a meeting scheduled on September 14th at 4-5:30 pm BST/ 5-6:30 pm CEST/ 9-10:30 am MDT. 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 […]
Lineapelle
Lineapelle is an international exhibition of leather, accessories, components, fabrics, synthetics, and models. The event will take place in Milan, Italy.
Recycled Polyester Round Table
The Recycled Polyester round table has a meeting scheduled on September 19th at 9:00 AM MDT/11:00 AM EDT/5:00 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 […]
Leather 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 we’ll host the in-person Round Table Summits outside of our annual conference. We will be hosting dedicated Global and Regional Round […]
Sustainable Apparel Coalition 2023 Annual Meeting
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) 2023 Annual Meeting will be held in Boston, USA and online. Every year, SAC brings together their community of members, experts, and peers to foster industry collaboration on sustainable fashion in a non-competitive space. It is here that SAC joins as a coalition to learn about the evolution of the […]
Natural Fibre Connect 2023
Join the Alpaca, Cashmere, Mohair, and Wool industries for a hybrid event filled with presentations, panel discussions, and workshops on the key topics concerning the animal fibre textile industries. The online and in-person event takes place on 28-29 September 2023 in Biella, Italy. Additional workshops and mill visits in and around Biella will be available beforehand as well.
Global Fashion Summit: Boston Edition 2023
Global Fashion Summit: Boston Edition 2023 will take place on 27 September, in the Revere Hotel in Boston, United States. The new edition is the second time that the event will be hosted outside of Copenhagen and the first time in North America since its inception in 2009. At the Boston Edition, GFA will present […]
Animal Fiber Global Round Table Summit
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 we’ll host the in-person Round Table Summits outside of our annual conference. We will be hosting dedicated Global and Regional Round […]
Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Arles Network Workshop
The Arles Network Workshop comprises: Curated networking opportunities with the world’s leading circular economy professionals Sessions covering a range of topics, including business models, climate action, design, fashion, finance, food, marketing, plastics, policy, and supply chains Insight and learning sessions, plus hands-on, action-oriented working sessions designed to support your organisation’s transition from linear to circular […]
Webinar: Unified Standard Development – Second Draft Launch
This webinar presents the second draft of the unified standard development to Textile Exchange's stakeholders. It starts with presenting the reason behind transitioning to a unified suite of material standards under one harmonized system and embedding Climate+ and other key impact outcomes. Then, the presentation will focus on the sections in the unified standard that […]
Fashion for Good Innovation Fest 2023
AGENDA: 16:00 Innovation Fest Welcome & Introduction from Katrin Ley – Managing Director at Fashion for Good Keynote with Matt Dwyer - VP Product Impact & Innovation at Patagonia Innovator Discussion: Integrating innovation into the supply chain: Challenges and key levers of success Programme Reflection & Celebration 18:00 Flying Dinner & Festive Drinks Location: Fashion for […]
2023 Textile Exchange Conference
Our annual conference brings together leaders and experts from across the fashion, textile, and apparel industry, providing a space to collaboratively explore challenges and solutions to overcome the climate crisis. As we drive forward our vision of a global production model that gives back more than it takes from nature, the conference is a […]
Sourcing Journal Fall Summit
This annual Super Bowl of Sourcing, held in-person in New York, is the unrivaled meeting place for our community. Covering the full spectrum of our industry, the full day of speakers and panels offers a 360-degree view of the current landscape and peers ahead for insight into what’s coming next.
Africa Regional Cotton Round Table Summit
The virtual meeting will bring together regional and international stakeholders to connect and explore how to accelerate sustainable cotton production in Africa, including organic, BCI, CMiA, regenerative, and agroecological production. The round table will be an opportunity to discuss the recent developments, opportunities, and challenges of sustainable cotton production in Africa; the best production and […]
Latin America & the Caribbean Regional Cotton Round Table Summit
The virtual meeting will bring together regional stakeholders to discuss in-conversion, organic, and regenerative cotton in the region, and the actions needed to drive forward beneficial impacts on soil health, water, and biodiversity. Through interactive polls and discussions between panelists, participants will explore strategies for tackling climate change while supporting the transition to increasing sustainable […]
Webinar: eTrackit Commercial Rollout
Join us for a webinar focused on the eTrackit commercial rollout. Hear from Evonne Tan, Senior Director of Data & Technology and Callie Weldon, Standards Engagement Manager, as they showcase eTrackit (electronic Trackit) — a digital system for granular traceability developed in partnership with TextileGenesis. Attendees will learn about the innovative technology, which creates detailed […]
Sustainability Talks Istanbul 2023
Sustainability Talks Istanbul aims to provide sustainable solutions to all the challenges faced by the textile value chain, from responsible sourcing of raw materials, traceability, energy and water efficiency to minimum resource use, with best practices and innovations in the industry.
Webinar: Results of the 2023 Materials Benchmark
In this webinar, Textile Exchange's Materials Benchmark team invites all textile, fashion, and apparel - brands, retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers to learn more about the 2023 Materials Benchmark results (e.g., Confidential Scorecard, Materials Change Index etc.), right after their launch in Q4 2023. The webinar will include highlights of each result and suggestions for participants […]
EMENA & Central Asia Regional Cotton Round Table Summit
In this cotton-focused webinar for the Europe, Middle East & North Africa (EMENA) and Central Asia and Central Asia region, participants will hear about recent trends and challenges in sustainable cotton production in the region, followed by a panel highlighting best practices on the ground and regional differences. Attendees will leave the virtual meeting informed […]
Animal Fibers & Leather Round Table – Focus on Recycled Materials
The Q4 Animal Fibers & Leather Round Table is scheduled for November 30th at 7 am PST / 10 am EST / 4 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 […]
SAC Manufacturer Forum: Bangalore
Get ready to ignite positive change at the Manufacturer Forum: Bangalore, scheduled for December 4, 2023 in India. The Sustainable Apparel Coalition invites you to be a Catalyst for Change as we delve into the pivotal role manufacturers play in shaping the future of sustainability.
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