Textile Exchange

1. Use Textile Exchange's interactive tools to compare conventional cotton with organic and recycled cotton.

2. Review the Organic Content Standard to understand the requirements for certified organic cotton.

3. Engage with suppliers to gather data on their cotton production practices.

4. Participate in a round table discussion on sustainable cotton to learn from industry peers.

5. Set targets for increasing the proportion of sustainable cotton in the brand's products.

1. Participate in the Corporate Fiber and Materials Benchmark.

2. Report on the company's current materials sourcing practices.

3. Receive a detailed analysis of the company's performance compared to other participants.

4. Identify areas where the company is lagging behind industry best practices.

5. Develop a plan to address the identified gaps and improve materials sourcing practices.

1. Review the relevant sustainability standard, such as the Recycled Claim Standard.

2. Assess the supplier's current practices against the standard's requirements.

3. Implement any necessary changes to meet the standard's criteria.

4. Engage a certified third-party auditor to conduct an audit.

5. Obtain certification upon successful completion of the audit.

1. Adopt Textile Exchange's Climate+ strategy.

2. Focus on soil health, biodiversity, and water management in materials production.

3. Source materials from suppliers who are implementing sustainable practices.

4. Invest in carbon offsetting projects to compensate for remaining emissions.

5. Track and report on progress towards carbon reduction targets.

1. Access Textile Exchange reports and data on materials.

2. Review the different standards to understand certification requirements.

3. Search the directory to see which companies source materials more sustainably.

4. Utilize the various educational resources offered by Textile Exchange.

5. Connect with industry leaders at virtual or in-person events.