Climate action starts at the source of the materials we choose.
ABOUT
We’re driving meaningful change right from the start of the supply chain.
Most of the materials used for fashion, textile, and apparel today come from farms, forests, or fossil fuels. Textile Exchange exists to ensure the industry treats these resources with respect.
INSIGHTS
Get inspired to material change with stories from folks in the field
Achieving our climate and nature goals requires action at every level. Get inspired by the stories of farmers, suppliers, producers, recyclers, and brands making measurable material change, reducing emissions, restoring ecosystems and improving outcomes for the people, animals, and communities around the globe.
Caring for Alpacas at Altitude in the Campesina Community
Nestled in the high-altitude lands in Cusco, Peru, local farmers are redefining what it means to raise alpacas sustainably. Situated nearly 4,900 meters above sea level, their stories show the resilience and commitment required to thrive at such altitudes.
Making Textile-to-Textile Recycling a Reality with SuperCircle
SuperCircle is helping make textile-to-textile recycling a working reality. The company connects the fashion and retail sector to post-consumer textile waste and recycling infrastructure, filling a crucial logistical gap in the circular textile economy.
Farming and Conservation Go Hand in Hand in Tasmania
In Tasmania, one fourth-generation merino wool farmer is interweaving agriculture with ecology, embodying a growing movement to preserving what’s left of the land’s natural heritage and ensuring a resilient future for generations to come.
Using Carbon Capture to Replace Fossil-Based Polyester Feedstocks
Harnessing biology, LanzaTech transforms carbon emissions into raw materials to help On sportwear to incorporate commercially viable polyester products from carbon capture technology into their supply chain.
WHAT WE DO
Our purpose is to build a global fiber and materials production model that positively impacts our planet.
At the heart of our strategy is the goal of helping the fashion, textile, and apparel industry to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that come from fiber and raw materials production by 45% by 2030. We call it Climate+.
Soil
Soil puts food on our plates, purifies the water, and is the beginning of all material production. We’re striving to keep it healthy.
Biodiversity
Like food and the air we breathe, material production depends on healthy ecosystems which need a wide variety of animals, plants, and microorganisms. That’s why we’re supporting biodiversity.
Water
The basis of life as we know it, water, needs to be treated as the precious resource it is. We work to make sure it is used responsibly and put back safely into our systems.
Learn the Basics
Understand materials and standards
Explore fibers and materials
We help the industry to understand some of the common sustainability challenges that come with producing popular fibers and raw materials. Then, we work with stakeholders all along the supply chain to find ways to overcome them at scale.
Explore sustainability standards
We’ve developed a set of robust standards to give the industry a way to authenticate their sustainability claims from raw material to final product. They fill the gaps in existing guidelines and verification tools, and we regularly adapt and upgrade them to meet evolving needs.