Textile Exchange

2023 Textile Exchange Conference
2023-10-23 - 2023-10-27 | London
Our annual conference brings together leaders and experts from across the fashion, textile, and apparel industry, providing a space to collaboratively explore challenges and solutions to overcome the climate crisis. As we drive forward our vision of a global production model that gives back more than it takes from nature, the conference is a vital opportunity to facilitate alignment around best practices for a resilient future.
For the first time, we will be hosting our conference in London at the O2 InterContinental, Greenwich from Monday, October 23 – Friday, October 27, 2023. For those who can’t join us in person, we will also be providing an interactive virtual option.
Visit our conference website for more information and to register.

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

Webinar: Unified Standard Development – Second Draft Launch
2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
This webinar presents the second draft of the unified standard development to Textile Exchange’s stakeholders. It starts with presenting the reason behind transitioning to a unified suite of material standards under one harmonized system and embedding Climate+ and other key impact outcomes. Then, the presentation will focus on the sections in the unified standard that were not included in the first draft, including impact indicators, related policies, supply chain voluntary modules and recognition of other standards. Updates on requirements from the first draft of the unified standard will also be presented during this webinar. Next, the presentation will go into the timeline and key milestones looking ahead. At the end there will be time for feedback and questions from the audience.

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.

Animal Fiber Global Round Table Summit
2023-09-29
In 2022 Textile Exchange introduced a new, more action-oriented Round Table governance strategy to help us deliver our ambitious Climate+ goals. To align with this shift and continue to build the momentum, moving forward we’ll host the in-person Round Table Summits outside of our annual conference. We will be hosting dedicated Global and Regional Round Table Summits throughout the year. Our Global Summits will convene Round Table communities at existing industry events to gather fiber-specific insights, while our Regional Summits will connect the industry to fiber and material producers to strengthen understandings of regional landscapes, fibers, and contexts.
This event will take place during the Natural Fibre Connect conference in Biella, Italy.

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.

Leather Round Table Summit 2023
2023-09-21
In 2022 Textile Exchange introduced a new, more action-oriented Round Table governance strategy to help us deliver our ambitious Climate+ goals. To align with this shift and continue to build the momentum, moving forward we’ll host the in-person Round Table Summits outside of our annual conference. We will be hosting dedicated Global and Regional Round Table Summits throughout the year. Our Global Summits will convene Round Table communities at existing industry events to gather fiber-specific insights, while our Regional Summits will connect the industry to fiber and material producers to strengthen understandings of regional landscapes, fibers, and contexts.
This event is taking place alongside the Leather Working Group meeting during Lineapelle. The Round Table meeting will take place at UNA Fiera Milano Hotel in Milan, Italy.

Recycled Polyester Round Table
2023-09-19 11:00 - 12:30
The Recycled Polyester round table has a meeting scheduled on September 19th at 9:00 AM MDT/11:00 AM EDT/5:00 PM 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.

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.

Biosynthetics Round Table Q3 Meeting
2023-09-14 11:00 - 12:30
The Biosynthetics Round Table has a meeting scheduled on September 14th at 4-5:30 pm BST/ 5-6:30 pm CEST/ 9-10:30 am MDT. 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.

MMCF Round Table Quarterly Meeting
2023-09-12 11:00 - 12:30
The MMCF Round Table has a meeting scheduled on September 12th at 4-5:30 pm BST/ 5-6:30 pm CEST/ 9-10:30 am MDT. 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.

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.

Webinar: Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix Launch
2023-09-05 11:00 - 12:00
In this webinar, we will introduce the Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM) and share key updates to the methodology and platform. We will discuss key developments to our criteria for human rights, initiative integrity, and chemistry, as well as key platform updates and what these mean in practice.
The Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix (PFMM) is an interactive tool intended for standard systems to view their performance across impact areas in a standardized way and toward a shared “direction of travel,” as well for brands to inform and guide material sourcing decisions.

Joint Animal Fibers and Leather Round Table Meeting
2023-08-30 10:00 - 23:30
This specific Round Table meeting will be for the Animal Fibers and Leather Round Table members. It will look at regenerative land management and how the Regenerative Outcomes Framework (ROF) can be used as a tool for animal fibers and materials.
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.
10:00AM EDT/3:00PM BST

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.

Synthetics Virtual Global Summit
2023-07-13 11:00 - 12:30

Regenerative Outcomes Framework Launch Webinar
2023-07-12 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar launches the Textile Exchange’s Regenerative Outcome Framework which aims to help the fashion, textile, and apparel industry develop outcome-based methods for assessing the holistic impacts of regenerative agriculture.
It is designed to respect the inherent place-based nature of these agricultural systems while shifting the industry’s focus from the avoidance of negative outcomes to the achievement of measurable, positive ones instead.
This open-source, fully documented framework draws on rigorous research and synthesis of work from other outcome frameworks, related sector methodologies (such as Science Based Targets for Nature and the GHG Protocol), and scientific literature. Most importantly, it respects and centers local farm community knowledge.
The framework is designed to be applicable worldwide in cropping, grazing, and agroforestry systems and to assess outcomes across a range of fibers, farm scales, and geographic contexts. It includes a specific focus on smallholder farmers and resource-limited farming.

Animal Fibers Round Table: Unified Standard Session
2023-07-06 10:00 - 11:30
The Animal Fibers round table has a meeting scheduled on July 6th at 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 into receiving all communication.
The Animal Fibers & Materials team and the Standards team will hold a special Round Table meeting, specifically for the public review of the Unified Standard. We invite you to register, listen in, and bring along any questions you may have.

Cotton Virtual Global Summit
2023-07-06 10:00 - 11:30
The Cotton round table has a meeting scheduled on July 6th at 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.

MMCF Virtual Global Summit
2023-07-03 11:00 - 12:30
As with the in-person global summit, this session will dedicate an hour and a half to the following topics:

Textile Exchange’s forestry strategy
European Union deforestation-free regulation and its impacts on MMCFs
MMCFs and the unified standard

Biosynthetics Round Table
2023-06-29 11:00 - 12:30
The Biosynthetics round table has a meeting scheduled on June 29th at 9:00 AM MDT/11:00 AM EDT/4:00 PM BST/5:00 PM 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.

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.

Recycled Polyester Round Table
2023-06-27
The Recycled Polyester round table has a meeting scheduled on June 27th at 9:00 AM CEST OR 9:00 AM MDT/11:00 AM EDT/5:00 PM 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.

Cotton Global Round Table Summit 2023
2023-06-23
In 2022 Textile Exchange introduced a new, more action-oriented Round Table governance strategy to help us deliver our ambitious Climate+ goals. To align with this shift and continue to build the momentum, moving forward we’ll host the in-person Round Table Summits outside of our annual conference. We will be hosting dedicated Global and Regional Round Table Summits throughout the year. Our Global Summits will convene Round Table communities at existing industry events to gather fiber-specific insights, while our Regional Summits will connect the industry to fiber and material producers to strengthen understandings of regional landscapes, fibers, and contexts.
The Cotton Global Round Table Summit will be run alongside the Better Cotton Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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
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.
