The conference aims to bring together textile professionals from around the globe to share progress, knowledge, and best practices. Attendees will be informed, engaged, educated, and inspired through networking opportunities and progressive sessions led by the world’s foremost thought leaders, organisers report.

The event allows attendees to learn from and interact with over 40 speakers who have had a part in leading the textile sustainability industry to where it is today.

Attendance

Over 300 attendees from the around the world will be coming to the event, representing every sector of the textile supply chain – from farmers to retailers. Anyone interested in textile sustainability may find this event useful, according to organisers.

Of particular note, the content for the conference is largely developed to address the needs and challenges of the following sectors: marketing and communications, non-profits and NGOs, sustainability and CSR, design and innovation, brands and retailers, supply/value chain, as well as materials R&D.

Programme highlights

The programme will feature a full line-up of events, with conference taking place on the first two days of the event, featuring a Cocktail Reception sponsored by Otto Group and CmiA on 4 October, as well as networking dinner opportunities on the next day.

The 5th Annual Organic Cotton Round Table meeting will be held on 6 October, followed by a Seed Summit: Building a Resilient Future for Organic Cotton that is scheduled to be held on the last day of the event, concluded by TExcursions (Industry Tour opportunities).

Textile Exchange

Textile Exchange, founded in 2002, is a global non-profit organization that works closely with all sectors of the textile supply chain. It aims to inspire and equip people to accelerate sustainable practices and find the best ways to minimize and, even reverse, the negative impacts on water, soil, air, animals and the human population created by this US$ 1.7 trillion industry.

The organisation accomplishes this by providing the knowledge and tools for the industry to help make significant improvements in three core areas: fibre and materials, integrity and standards, and supply chain.

Last week, the organisation announced the release of the Responsible Wool Standard that aims to provide the industry with the tool to recognize the best practices of farmers around the globe and provide a robust chain of custody system from farm to final product. Fore more details, click here.

www.textileexchange.org