On December 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the inclusion of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) in its Recommendations of Specifications,
In collaboration with the Apparel Impact Institute, Cascale, Textile Exchange, and ZDHC, Textile Exchange has launched the Supply Chain Taxonomy for the Textile, Apparel, and
The fashion, apparel, and textile industry has long been dominated by the linear “take-make-waste” business model, which has resulted in unchecked resource consumption, leading to
As USB Certification, we visited Özdamar, Haliloğulları and Baki Pamuk ginning companies (as well as the cotton fields for these companies), which are important actors
We are thrilled to announce a new strategic collaboration with Swatchloop, which provides digital waste management, traceability, and recycling solutions for the textile industry. Swatchloop’s
Tell-Tex AG, one of Switzerland’s largest clothing collectors, has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art textile recycling center, set to open in 2026. The facility,
The Sustainable Fibre Alliance promotes the adoption of sustainable practices in the textile industry that aim to minimize environmental impacts, protect animal welfare and secure
We are excited to announce a new collaboration between Externa and USB Certification to support the EN 15343 standard and RETRAY scheme for recycling. Accredited
As a key leader in the textile and fashion industry regarding the use of sustainable materials, Textile Exchange continues to develop innovative projects that help
Erce Ercegil, the Country Manager of USB Certification Türkiye, and Ali Ertuğrul, the Technical and Quality Manager, attended the first day of the Better Cotton