About our Standards Archives - Textile Exchange https://textileexchange.org/faq/category/about-our-standards/ Creating Material Change Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:27:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://textileexchange.org/app/uploads/2022/08/cropped-Woven-Mark-Black-200x200.png About our Standards Archives - Textile Exchange https://textileexchange.org/faq/category/about-our-standards/ 32 32 Do I need to be a member of Textile Exchange to use Textile Exchange standards? https://textileexchange.org/faq/do-i-need-to-be-a-member-of-textile-exchange-to-use-textile-exchange-standards-2/ https://textileexchange.org/faq/do-i-need-to-be-a-member-of-textile-exchange-to-use-textile-exchange-standards-2/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:39:51 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/faq/do-i-need-to-be-a-member-of-textile-exchange-to-use-textile-exchange-standards-2/ Standards and membership are two distinct services. Textile Exchange membership is not required or a prerequisite to become certified to one of our standards, although membership offers a lot of […]

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]]> Standards and membership are two distinct services. Textile Exchange membership is not required or a prerequisite to become certified to one of our standards, although membership offers a lot of great benefits to our partners. You can find more information about membership here (https://textileexchange.org/membership/) and more information about standards here (https://textileexchange.org/standards/)

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]]> https://textileexchange.org/faq/do-i-need-to-be-a-member-of-textile-exchange-to-use-textile-exchange-standards-2/feed/ 0 Are Textile Exchange standards recognized globally? https://textileexchange.org/faq/are-textile-exchange-standards-recognized-globally/ https://textileexchange.org/faq/are-textile-exchange-standards-recognized-globally/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:39:51 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/faq/are-textile-exchange-standards-recognized-globally/ Yes, all our standards apply globally. You may use our logos worldwide as long as you meet the requirements for logo use and claims.

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]]> Yes, all our standards apply globally. You may use our logos worldwide as long as you meet the requirements for logo use and claims.

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]]> https://textileexchange.org/faq/are-textile-exchange-standards-recognized-globally/feed/ 0 Do you have translations of your standards available in other languages? https://textileexchange.org/faq/do-you-have-translations-of-your-standards-available-in-other-languages-2/ https://textileexchange.org/faq/do-you-have-translations-of-your-standards-available-in-other-languages-2/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:39:51 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/faq/do-you-have-translations-of-your-standards-available-in-other-languages-2/ Please visit the Docoument Library (https://textileexchange.org/standards/document-library/) to see all standards documents we have available. For some, translations are available.

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]]> Please visit the Docoument Library (https://textileexchange.org/standards/document-library/) to see all standards documents we have available. For some, translations are available.

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]]> https://textileexchange.org/faq/do-you-have-translations-of-your-standards-available-in-other-languages-2/feed/ 0 I would like to write an article about a Textile Exchange Standard. Can I conduct an interview with one of your team to get more details? https://textileexchange.org/faq/i-would-like-to-write-an-article-about-a-textile-exchange-standard-can-i-conduct-an-interview-with-one-of-your-team-to-get-more-details-2/ https://textileexchange.org/faq/i-would-like-to-write-an-article-about-a-textile-exchange-standard-can-i-conduct-an-interview-with-one-of-your-team-to-get-more-details-2/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:39:51 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/faq/i-would-like-to-write-an-article-about-a-textile-exchange-standard-can-i-conduct-an-interview-with-one-of-your-team-to-get-more-details-2/ We are happy that you want to write about one of our standards! All media requests must go through Textile Exchange Communications at communications@textileexchange.org.

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]]> We are happy that you want to write about one of our standards! All media requests must go through Textile Exchange Communications at communications@textileexchange.org.

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]]> https://textileexchange.org/faq/i-would-like-to-write-an-article-about-a-textile-exchange-standard-can-i-conduct-an-interview-with-one-of-your-team-to-get-more-details-2/feed/ 0 How does Textile Exchange decide to develop or take on a standard? https://textileexchange.org/faq/how-does-textile-exchange-decide-to-develop-or-take-on-a-standard/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:39:51 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/faq/how-does-textile-exchange-decide-to-develop-or-take-on-a-standard/ Textile Exchange is committed to building credible, internationally recognized standards that include assurance and monitoring and evaluations systems. A new standard comes into play whenever a gap is identified in […]

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]]> Textile Exchange is committed to building credible, internationally recognized standards that include assurance and monitoring and evaluations systems. A new standard comes into play whenever a gap is identified in the industry. For example, an identified industry gap in animal welfare standards with a chain of custody element is what led Textile Exchange to develop the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). In other fibers, such as leather, we have taken a different approach based on the realities of the supply chain and the impact areas that most need to be addressed. As an ISEAL Code Compliant member we are committed to continuously improving our standards system and ensuring its alignment with the ISEAL Code of Good Practice for Sustainability Systems.

Learn more about how we develop and revise our standards in our Development Hub: https://textileexchange.org/standards/development-hub/

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]]> Can I use your standards to know the identity of a farm (for down, wool, mohair, or alpaca)? https://textileexchange.org/faq/can-i-use-your-standards-to-know-the-identity-of-a-farm-for-down-wool-mohair-or-alpaca/ https://textileexchange.org/faq/can-i-use-your-standards-to-know-the-identity-of-a-farm-for-down-wool-mohair-or-alpaca/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:39:51 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/faq/can-i-use-your-standards-to-know-the-identity-of-a-farm-for-down-wool-mohair-or-alpaca/ As of now, Textile Exchange standards are not designed to provide full supply chain transparency. A brand may take the decision to do this additional investigation, but it is not […]

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]]> As of now, Textile Exchange standards are not designed to provide full supply chain transparency. A brand may take the decision to do this additional investigation, but it is not included as part of the standard. If you are interested in doing the work of identifying all of these sites, then you would need to work directly with your suppliers and request that they disclose their sources to you.

Textile Exchange is, however, working on the development of a traceability system. You can learn more at https://textileexchange.org/tetrackit/.

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]]> https://textileexchange.org/faq/can-i-use-your-standards-to-know-the-identity-of-a-farm-for-down-wool-mohair-or-alpaca/feed/ 0 Where can I learn more about your standards? https://textileexchange.org/faq/where-can-i-learn-more-about-your-standards/ https://textileexchange.org/faq/where-can-i-learn-more-about-your-standards/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:39:51 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/faq/where-can-i-learn-more-about-your-standards/ You can learn more about all of Textile Exchange’s standards on our website here at https://textileexchange.org/standards/.

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]]> You can learn more about all of Textile Exchange’s standards on our website here at https://textileexchange.org/standards/.

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]]> https://textileexchange.org/faq/where-can-i-learn-more-about-your-standards/feed/ 0 As it relates to standards and certification, what is the difference between a brand and a retailer? https://textileexchange.org/faq/as-it-relates-to-standards-and-certification-what-is-the-difference-between-a-brand-and-a-retailer/ https://textileexchange.org/faq/as-it-relates-to-standards-and-certification-what-is-the-difference-between-a-brand-and-a-retailer/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:39:51 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/faq/as-it-relates-to-standards-and-certification-what-is-the-difference-between-a-brand-and-a-retailer/ If the organization controls the design, development, and purchase of final products for sale under their own name or private label, they would be considered a brand in this case […]

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]]> If the organization controls the design, development, and purchase of final products for sale under their own name or private label, they would be considered a brand in this case and require certification. You can find the full brand and retailer definitions, as well as many others in Appendix A in the CCS 3.0: https://textileexchange.org/documents/content-claim-standard-ccs/

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