Textile Exchange

Texworld Evolution Paris
2023-02-06 - 2023-02-08
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
2023-02-08 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
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 are developing to support brands in achieving the ambitious target we have set. The aim of this call is to help participants better understand the expectations that will be set for signatories and what support will be provided.
At the end of the call, we will have time to get your feedback on the developments of the Call to Action to ensure that the tools that will be published at the Call to Action launch are effective for everyone.

SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas
2023-02-13 - 2023-02-15
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, and fashion tech solutions while exploring the entertainment capital of the world.

OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
2023-02-13 - 2023-02-17
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 2023 – Virtual side sessions
16-17 February 2023 – Online & OECD Conference Centre, Paris
Textile Exchange’s Liesl Truscott will be participating in the webinar ‘Unpacking the Box: Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence’ on February 13th: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Sustainability Seminar: Greening 2023 as a Year of Sustainability Action
2023-02-15 00:30 - 04:30 (America/New_York)
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
2023-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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 textile industry, is helping us and the industry to track progress in driving a 45% reduction in the greenhouse gas emissions that come from producing fibres and raw materials by 2030. ​
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La Rhea Pepper is inviting all Textile Exchange members and other companies to begin benchmarking in 2023. This Ask Me Anything session is La Rhea’s invite to all who are enthusiastic and interested to start their benchmarking journey in April 2023. Along with La Rhea, the Corporate Benchmarking team will be your co-host to provide an overview of the CFMB Program, introduce to you that there are no barriers to benchmarking, and answer any questions that you may have. ​
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Start tracking your contribution and progress to help limit global warming to 1.5°C!

Towards Clarity and Consensus: How Apparel Brands Can Measure Their Biodiversity Impacts for a Nature-Positive Future Webinar
2023-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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 a complex landscape for businesses to navigate. Before they can act to transform supply chains and the ecosystems they touch, brands must understand how to measure their impacts.
This webinar will discuss:
• The tools and frameworks available for measurement, including mapping tools and natural capital accounting
• What is the outlook for alignment on biodiversity measurement and valuation for businesses?
• How brands can use the TNFD Framework to report and verify their biodiversity impacts
• Best practice from brands building nature-positive strategies today
Textile Exchange’s Liesl Truscott will be on the panel.

Sympoeisis: making with Opening Reception
2023-02-25 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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 title calls up author and scholar Donna Haraway’s neologism sympoeisis, or making with, the idea that we are creatures of the earth in a dance of co-creation. Director of the So Cal Fibershed and instigating curator Lesley Roberts explains, “Sympoeisis is a hybrid art show–social practice that follows the threads linking our agricultural and economic ecosystems, and our wellbeing, with what we wear.”

Opening Reception: Saturdaym February 25, 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. PST
Location: STUDIO 203, 3440 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, 90034

The GFA Monitor Masterclass: Better Wage Systems
2023-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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 is also highly relevant for other actors in the fashion value chain. The inspiring and informative sessions will provide participants with tangible and actionable guidance, tools, and knowledge to take bold and urgent action according to the five priorities outlined in The GFA Monitor: 1.Respectful and Secure Work Environments, 2.Better Wage Systems, 3.Resource Stewardship, 4.Smart Material Choices, and 5.Circular Systems.
In the sessions, participants will have the opportunity to interact with a diverse panel of GFA partners and industry experts for industry and case study insights.
Following the GFA Monitor priorities, the series continues with a second session on Better Wage Systems.

Webinar: Brand Certification Deadline and Claims Guidance
2023-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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 claims for certified brands, non-certified brands, and retailers under this new chain of custody requirement.
Callie Weldon, Standards Engagement Manager, and Stefanie Pokorski, Standards Claims Sr. Manager, will be leading the conversation and answering questions at the end of the call.

Groundwork: The 2023 Southern California Fibershed Symposium
2023-03-04 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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 Center, 8745 W Washington Blvd, Culver City CA
TIME: 10:00am – 3:00pm PST

Farmers for Climate Action: Rally for Resilience
2023-03-06 - 2023-03-08
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
2023-03-08 - 2023-03-09
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
2023-03-10 - 2023-03-19
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 Tackling the Climate Crisis’. In this panel, textile leaders and regenerative agriculture experts will come together to discuss developments that will position America as a sustainable textile leader.

Webinar: Overview of 2023 Material Change Index (MCI) Survey - Webinar 1 - Asia, Europe and Africa
2023-03-14 06:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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 to the upcoming benchmark survey – releasing in April 2023. From an introduction to the what-why-how of the benchmark, to a sneak peek at the 2022 results, the importance and benefits of benchmarking, our vision for the future, and how to get started will be the focus of this webinar. The team will also announce its Support Schedule for the year, including onboarding support and services available for participants before the 2023 survey goes live in April.
11:00AM CET | 6:00AM EDT

Recycled Polyester Round Table
2023-03-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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
2023-03-16 02:30 - 03:30 (America/Chicago)
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 – releasing in April 2023. From an introduction to the what-why-how of the benchmark, to a sneak peek at the 2022 results, the importance and benefits of benchmarking, our vision for the future, and how to get started will be the focus of this webinar. The team will also announce its Support Schedule for the year, including onboarding support and services available for participants before the 2023 survey goes live in April.
5:30PM ACT | 2:30AM EDT

Webinar: Overview of 2023 Material Change Index (MCI) Survey - Webinar 3 - North America and South America
2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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 exciting updates to the upcoming benchmark survey – releasing in April 2023. From an introduction to the what-why-how of the benchmark, to a sneak peek at the 2022 results, the importance and benefits of benchmarking, our vision for the future, and how to get started will be the focus of this webinar. The team will also announce its Support Schedule for the year, including onboarding support and services available for participants before the 2023 survey goes live in April.
12:00PM EDT

Organic Cotton Round Table
2023-03-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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 that you are registered as a round table participant, and that you have opted in to receiving all communication.

Biosynthetics Round Table
2023-03-23 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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 to receiving all communication.

The GFA Monitor Masterclass: Resource Stewardship
2023-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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 is also highly relevant for other actors in the fashion value chain. The inspiring and informative sessions will provide participants with tangible and actionable guidance, tools, and knowledge to take bold and urgent action according to the five priorities outlined in The GFA Monitor: 1.Respectful and Secure Work Environments, 2.Better Wage Systems, 3.Resource Stewardship, 4.Smart Material Choices, and 5.Circular Systems.
In the sessions, participants will have the opportunity to interact with a diverse panel of GFA partners and industry experts for industry and case study insights.
Following the GFA Monitor priorities, the series continues with a third session on Resource Stewardship.

Sustainability Week UK - Economist Impact
2023-03-29 - 2023-03-31
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, faster.
Sustainability Week is a large scale physical event bringing 1,000 attendees, 300 speakers and 50 exhibitors together from March 29th to 31st at the Business Design Centre, London, and online.

Sustainable Cotton Round Table
2023-03-29 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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, and that you have opted in to receiving all communication.

Webinar: Material Pathways | Redefining Preferred
2023-03-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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
2023-04-04 - 2023-04-05
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 Reduction Act, and mounting stakeholder pressure is increasing the momentum, ensuring that action on sustainability accelerates despite the current difficult climate in which businesses operate in.
At Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2023, they will help you embed sustainability across the business, shape your strategy through quality sustainability data, prepare for upcoming SEC regulation, accelerate the net-zero transition and ultimately balance growth with sustainability.
The event will be held in New York.

Webinar: Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather - Overview and Q&A
2023-04-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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 to receive the recording of the session.

Webinar: Unified Standard Introductory Webinar Session
2023-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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.

In The Field | Brazil
2023-04-16 - 2023-04-20
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 can play a role in stopping deforestation and protecting animal welfare. We will gain on-the-ground insight by visiting cattle farms, a slaughterhouse, and a tannery.
As a participant, you will have the opportunity to connect directly with our local program partner, meet cattle ranchers and interact with supply chain members. Together with local experts, we will see and learn about the realities of cattle production and the pressure on forests, the challenges faced by ranchers, and the opportunities for leather brands to support positive action.

Workshop 1 - How to Get Started with the Benchmark in 2023 – Asia, Europe & Africa
2023-04-18 05:00 - 06:30 (America/New_York)
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 participating and completing the 2023 survey. This will include a walkthrough of the revised survey framework, technical deep dive into the survey sections, and how and what benchmark participants need to prepare.
We want to reiterate that, the benchmark cycle has shifted earlier in the year to ensure the full cycle can be completed within the year, closing the gap between the data collected and the result generated.
All textile, fashion and apparel brands, retailers, suppliers and manufacturers are invited to join as the Corporate Benchmark team welcomes and helps you prepare for the 2023 Material Change Index (MCI) survey.
11:00AM CET / 5:00AM EST
