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PETA Takes Responsible Down Standard Complaint to Canada
PETA has come after Textile Exchange's Responsible Down Standard, claiming it doesn't prevent animal harm and…
How Will Fashion Wrangle a 133-Million-Ton Preferred Materials Gap?
Right now, "a lot of talk" won't make the circular economy "magically appear." What fashion really needs…
At Textile Exchange’s Annual Conference, Words Carry Weight
"Supply system" versus "supply chain," "partners" versus "buyers," participants at the weeklong London event…
How Can Fashion Benefit Biodiversity? Textile Exchange Has Some Ideas
"As our understanding of the biodiversity crisis evolves, so must the way we address it," said Textile…
What’s New with Textile Exchange’s Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix? Plenty.
For one thing, it's being made publicly available for the first time.
Tüv Süd Tapped by Textile Exchange to Certify for GRS and RCS
The move comes as the EU gears up for stringent new sustainability rules which take effect in January.
Puma Follows Adidas in Joining Forest-Friendly Leather Initiative
Puma has signed onto Leather Working Group and Textile Exchange's call to action for leather supply chain…
Major Fashion Brands Commit to Deforestation-Free Leather by 2030
They include Adidas, Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings, H&M Group, Gucci parent Kering, Puma and Kate Spade…
Why Textile Exchange is Taking Another Crack at Human Rights Criteria
Human rights will be taking on a "more robust" position in the next version of the industry group's Preferred…
PETA to H&M: Tell Everyone the ‘Slaughter Methods Used to Procure Down’
An annual meeting showdown pits PETA shareholders against the down-sourcing fast-fashion chain.
H&M Pressured by PETA to Name Down Suppliers
"Deceptive labels and lip service only serve to absolve companies and dupe well-meaning customers," a PETA…
Why Textile Exchange Changed Its Definition of ‘Preferred’ Fiber
It's part of the sustainability group's desire to shift the industry toward doing "more good" rather than…
Sandro Owner Forsakes Feathers as PETA Fights ‘Responsible’ Down
The Paris-based company that owns Maje and Sandro is ditching down by the fall/winter 2023 season.
Fashion Has ‘Carbon Tunnel Vision.’ Textile Exchange Wants to Fix That.
"We're not standing on a holy hill judging everyone that you're not doing good enough," TE's CEO said. "We're…
After Years of Globalization, It’s Time to Pay the Tab
It was apparent at the recent Textile Exchange conference that our industry has a lot of work to do.