Green Textiles: Fabrics that Care

Tuesday 20 September 2011 The Sustainability Day

The demand for sustainable textiles is one of the driving forces in the textile industry. More and more brands, designers and retailers are choosing to work with environmentally responsible suppliers and manufacturers. Since 2007 Messe Frankfurt supports companies adopting sustainable practices in their product range, policies and business strategies, including trough Texworld with the eco-itinerary and the eco-lounge:

Eco Itinerary and Trend Forums

This edition of Texworld showcases about a hundred of organic cotton and linen, hemp, recycled material and other sustainable textiles. Many of them are holding certificates such as GOTS, Organic Exchange, SA8000, WRAP and other standards. A practical “Eco Itinerary” will guide you to all eco suppliers on the trade fair and a selection of sustainable fabrics can be found at the Trend Forum.

Eco Lounge and Sustainability Day

One whole day is reserved for sustainability issues. On Tuesday, 20 September 2011 a selection of organisations such as the RITE Group, GOTS, WRAP and Soil Association will present up-to-date information about ecology, social standards and supply chain transparency. All organisations will be available for further inquiries during the whole trade fair at the Eco Lounge opposite the Trend Forum, Hall 2, Aisle E.

Discover here the Sustainability Day conferences!

Tickets for these conferences are limited. If you want to ensure your attendance, please register online, you will then receive a priority pass by email.  

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Seminar entry is complimentary for registered attendees.

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The 4 levels of signage to find easily eco-friendly textiles exhibitors

Silver Leaf
eco-friendly material
+ eco-friendly processes
+ social standards

Green leaf
Eco-friendly material: certified organic material, selected natural and recycled fibres, man-made biodegradable and optimised synthetic fibres.

Blue leaf
Eco-friendly processes: optimised dyeing and finishing processes, natural dyes, environmental management system.

Brown leaf
Social standards: Fabrics made according to social and transparent standards such as fair trade, labour and reporting standards.