When will the unified standard go into effect and what will happen to certifications against current Textile Exchange Standards?

The approved criteria for the new Materials Matter Standard will be launched on December 12, 2025. From the effective date in 2026, certified organizations can request audits by approved certification bodies. The mandatory date is expected to be in 2027, and organizations must complete their next audit to the new standard to maintain their certification from that date onwards.    

According to our Standard Setting Procedure, there will be a minimum one-year transition period provided to certified sites and certification bodies before the new standard system becomes mandatory. Textile Exchange will continue to operate its current standards until the completion of the transition period.