Textile Exchange

Sustainability Talks Istanbul 2023
2023-11-28
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.

Sourcing Journal Fall Summit
2023-11-02
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.

Fashion for Good Innovation Fest 2023
2023-10-19
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 Good, Rokin 102, Amsterdam

Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Arles Network Workshop
2023-10-11 - 2023-10-12
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

The workshop will be held at LUMA Arles, France, on the 11th and 12th October, 2023.

Global Fashion Summit: Boston Edition 2023
2023-09-27
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 content on the theme of ambition to action with a particular focus on retailers.

Natural Fibre Connect 2023
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-29
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.

Sustainable Apparel Coalition 2023 Annual Meeting
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-26
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 Higg Index tools, promote equal partnership across the value chain, share stories and best practices, and join forces to reach our industry goals. By attending the Annual Meeting, you’ll gain access to inspiring keynotes, engaging breakout sessions and valuable networking opportunities.

Lineapelle
2023-09-19 - 2023-09-21
Lineapelle is an international exhibition of leather, accessories, components, fabrics, synthetics, and models. The event will take place in Milan, Italy.

ZDHC South Asia Grand Regional Conference
2023-09-08
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 into a day filled with engaging presentations and insightful panel discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the forefront of sustainable chemistry and its implications. This event is planned as an in-person gathering to foster meaningful interaction and collaboration. However, ZDHC recognises the need for accessibility and global inclusion, hence they will also be offering live streaming of the conference to reach our global audience.

Texworld Evolution NYC
2023-07-18 - 2023-07-20
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.
The event continues to create opportunities to support the textile and apparel sourcing community by connecting global manufacturers and suppliers to the U.S. market.

Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2023
2023-06-27 - 2023-06-28
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.

Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA
2023-06-21 - 2023-06-22
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 New York City.

2023 Better Cotton Conference
2023-06-21 - 2023-06-22
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 the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and experts to explore the most salient issues in sustainable cotton production, such as climate change adaptation and mitigation, traceability, livelihoods, and regenerative agriculture. In addition, they’re delighted to invite members to attend an Annual Member Meeting which they will host during the conference.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s SUMMIT23
2023-06-15 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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 BST.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation Summit '23
2023-06-15 08:00 - 15:30
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 circular economy.

Planet Textiles 2023
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-13
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 textile and apparel organizations, industry leaders and stakeholders with a commitment to drive sustainability improvements throughout global supply chains. The two-day event will provide the opportunity to collaborate and work towards driving collective action, change and progress within the sector. Across the two days, delegates will explore technology innovations and the latest thinking on circularity, sustainability measurement, decarbonization and much more.

ITMA 2023: Transforming the World of Textiles
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-14
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.

Circularity 23
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-07
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.

Circular Textile Days
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-06
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.

Aii Webinar: Taking Stock of Progress Against the Roadmap to Net Zero
2023-06-02 11:00 - 12:00
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 organizations are actively reducing emissions across six key areas and offer practical next steps for the industry. The panel will end with a live question and answer session.

Sustainability Week US - Economist Impact
2023-05-30 - 2023-06-01
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.

The GFA Monitor Masterclass: Circular Systems
2023-05-23 10:00 - 11:00
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 rounds off with a final session on Circular Systems.

Challenge the Fabric 2023
2023-05-09 - 2023-05-10
Challenge the Fabric aims to scale impact through collaboration. The pioneering cross-industry initiative is a unique platform that enables the entire supply chain of man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCF) to meet, collaborate and create change. CTF invites industry leaders and stakeholders from the fashion, textile and forest industries shaping the industry of tomorrow.
Textile Exchange’s Nicholas Johnson will be participating.
Challenge the Fabric 2023 will take place in Milan.

Sustainable Plastics 2023
2023-05-08 - 2023-05-09
Sustainable Plastics 2023 Exhibition & Conference is a trade show which promotes the latest innovations in bio-based and recyclable plastics, where major manufacturers will lead the way forward in producing new materials, packaging solutions, and manufacturing technologies to help reduce global plastic pollution.
The conference will be held in Los Angeles, California, and will bring together world-leading manufacturers, materials innovators, and environmental experts from across the plastics industry.

Bloomberg Green Summit
2023-04-26
The need for urgent climate action is clearer than ever. Global pledges signal both urgency and hope, from COP27’s breakthrough loss and damage fund to sweeping US climate legislation passed in the Inflation Reduction Act. But how do we catalyze commitments into tangible action needed to reshape our climate future?
A preeminent gathering of climate champions meeting at the crossroads of sustainability, science and culture, the third annual Bloomberg Green Summit will highlight the solutions needed to address the planet’s most pressing climate challenges.
This event will be held in New York & Virtually.

The GFA Monitor Masterclass: Smart Material Choices
2023-04-25 10:00 - 11:00
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 fourth session on Smart Material Choices.
Textile Exchange’s Fiber and Materials Director Meg Stoneburner will be speaking.

Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit
2023-04-25 08:00 - 18:30
The second edition of the Road to 2030 Sustainability Summit will build on the topics and themes of last year’s inaugural event. Titled “Promises vs. Progress” the day’s program will examine the often large disparity between ambitions and action. While 80 percent of companies in a recent Sourcing Journal poll stated they had defined sustainability targets, a mere 20 percent have any measuring tools in place. For true progress to occur, this must change. Let’s foster that change together.

Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference
2023-04-25 - 2023-04-26
This two-day business conference will address how brands must align and adapt practices to deliver on growing stakeholder expectations. Innovation Forum will equip delegates with the best-practice and guidance to develop net-zero strategies, transform supply chains, engage consumers, scale circularity, and drive positive social impacts.
The conference will be held at the Hotel Casa Amsterdam.

Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association Spring Conference
2023-04-20 - 2023-04-21
The Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association is a non-profit organization comprised of individuals affiliated with the synthetic yarn and fiber industry. Representation in the industry includes fiber producers, texturizers, staple yarn manufacturers, fabric producers for apparel, automotive, upholstery, and industrial markets. Additionally, raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and service providers related to the industry are valuable contributors to the organization.
Textile Exchange’s Dr. Kate Riley will be presenting.

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.
