Textile Exchange Conference highlights need for collaboration, conservation and a holistic approach

The annual Textile Exchange Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, brought together the leading brands and players in the global fashion and textile industry. Around 1,600 participants – from farmers and material innovators to apparel manufacturers and recyclers – discussed innovative approaches to a sustainable supply chain in nearly 50 presentations and with over 80 exhibitors. Digital solution providers and non-profit organisations such as the Apparel Impact Institute, the Fair Labor Association, and Fashion for Good were also represented. More than 80 exhibitors reflected this diversity along the supply chain.