Material Change Index
The textile companies creating material change
How the pandemic has focused the textile industry’s attention on sustainability. Read More
How companies can align their materials strategy to the SDGs
The textile industry has a powerful opportunity to shift the needle in both producer and consumer contexts. Read More
How companies can source wool more sustainably
If sheep overgraze, they may degrade soil and cause erosion, which can be exacerbated by an increasingly warming climate. How the animals are raised and sheared are also key animal welfare risk areas. Read More
How companies can source down more sustainably
The key sustainability concerns related to down are around animal welfare. Read More
How companies can source man-made cellulosics more sustainably
As a plant-based fiber, man-made cellulosics have the potential to be a more sustainable choice because they are renewable. But the production process can contribute to deforestation. Read More
How companies can source nylon more sustainably
The first fabric made entirely in a laboratory, nylon is most often found in activewear, swimwear and other technical performance garments because of its durability and useful stretch properties. Read More
How companies can source polyester more sustainably
The most widely used fiber in the world, polyester accounts for roughly half of the fiber market overall and about 80 percent of all synthetic fibers. Read More
How companies can source cotton more sustainably
Natural and renewable, it’s a popular choice for brands and consumers looking to make more sustainable fabric choices, but cotton comes with its fair share of social and environmental risks. Read More
How companies can integrate a more sustainable materials strategy into their business
Almost any textile you can think of, from cotton to leather to nylon, has social and environmental impacts risks at every level of its supply chain. Read More
How the Textile Exchange's new index aims to make a material difference
A new tool, released today, aims to push apparel and home furnishings companies further toward sustainability, and ramps up efforts by the textile and fashion industries to align material choices with the Sustainable Development Goals. Read More