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Textile Exchange follows the ISEAL Codes of Good Practice for standard-setting bodies to ensure we have a robust and transparent processes for our standards.
Our highest priorities are to include all parties that may be affected by the standard, and to create a tool that balances strict requirements with realistic and auditable criteria.
The development of all Textile Exchange standards is done through an International Working Group (IWG), representing the full spectrum of interested parties, including civil society members, brands, farmers, supply chain members, as well as brands and retailers.
Our ASR-102 Textile Exchange Standard Setting Procedures defines the process for developing and revising our standards.
All Textile Exchange standards are reviewed at least once every five years to ensure that they remain relevant, reflect best practices, and achieve the desired impacts.
Alongside the revision of each standard, the applicable supporting documents are typically reviewed, such as the certification procedures, user manuals, and the claims policy.
In July 2021, Textile Exchange began a comprehensive revision of its standards framework with the intent to embed its Climate+ strategy into a more unified standard system across its eight standards. Textile Exchange is embarking on this journey in collaboration with an International Working Group (IWG). Previous IWGs have been established for each standard; with the creation of one unified standard system, we will focus on one IWG. We remain connected to smaller subject matter expert groups that will inform the IWG.
To provide feedback on a standard or document, please use our Textile Exchange Feedback Form. Feedback received will be reviewed, at minimum, at the beginning of each standard revision process.
The following is a schedule of revisions for standards.
| Standard | Current Version | Schedule of Revision/Development |
|---|---|---|
| Content Claim Standard (CCS) | 3.1, 9 June 2022 | Reassessment as part of the unified standard system |
| Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS) | 1.0, 20 April 2021 | Rolled into the unified standard development |
| Recycled Content Standard (RCS) | 2.0, 1 January 2017 | Rolled into the unified standard development |
| Global Recycled Standard (GRS) | 4.0, 1 January 2017 | Rolled into the unified standard development |
| Responsible Down Standard (RDS) | 3.0, 1 July 2019 | Rolled into the unified standard development |
| Organic Content Standard (OCS) | 3.0, 1 March 2020 | Rolled into the unified standard development |
| Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) | 2.2, 1 October 2020 | Rolled into the unified standard development |
| Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) | 1.2, 1 October 2021 | Rolled into the unified standard development |
The following is a schedule of revisions for Textile Exchange policies and other documents which will include a public consultation.
| Document | Current Version | Schedule of Revision/Development |
|---|---|---|
| ASR-101 Accreditation and Certification Procedures for Textile Exchange Standards | 2.1, 1 July 2022 | 2023 |
| ASR-102 Textile Exchange Standard Setting Procedures | 3.0, 16 November 2021 | 2024 |
| TE-301 Standards Claims Policy (Logo Use and Claims Guide) | 1.2, 4 February 2022 | 2023 |
Textile Exchange has prepared the following reports regarding our systems:
Textile Exchange is ISEAL Code Compliant. Our system has been independently evaluated against ISEAL’s Codes of Good Practice––a globally recognized framework for effective, credible sustainability systems. More information at isealalliance.org.