"Sustainability Standards News" News Archive

Fair Wear Foundation and GoodWeave International join forces to combat child and forced labor in hidden supply chain corners, their expertise gaining significance with impending EU human rights legislation.

Better Cotton and Search For Justice unite with strong support to enhance child welfare, striving to eradicate child labor in cotton farming communities via an 18-month initiative backed by the Better Cotton Growth & Innovation Fund's Knowledge Partner fund.

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) initiates OECD alignment assessment process to propel sustainable practices in the textile industry.

Bluesign-certified formulators achieve provisional approval for ZDHC's "progressive level", transforming chemical formulations in the textile industry towards sustainability.

Cotton Made in Africa successfully implements sustainable cotton production criteria and requirements across its members, emphasizing environmental responsibility, social welfare, and economic prosperity, contributing to a greener and more sustainable cotton value chain.

Better Cotton’s alliance with the Cotton Egypt Association aims to extend the reach of the Better Cotton program to the fertile lands of Egypt.

Textile Exchange, at the forefront of sustainable practices in fashion, is taking on the critical mission of defining and quantifying the impact of regenerative agriculture.

Bluesign’s latest revision takes into account the latest scientific knowledge regarding the toxicological and ecological profiles of substances.

PEFC Launches New Whitepaper: “Enhancing Sustainability through Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing. A Guide for Fashion Brands and Retailers"

The PEFC Guide is a comprehensive resource championing sustainability, urging responsible cellulosic fibre sourcing, promoting transparency, and guiding stakeholders towards a greener path.