Textile Exchange has released new guidance and tools to help organisations understand and implement the human rights and livelihoods requirements of its forthcoming Materials Matter Standard. The standard will become effective on December 31, 2026, and mandatory from December 31, 2027. It
The greatest health risks in the textile industry do not necessarily come from wearing the finished product. They can arise during its manufacture. Workers in dyeing, finishing and coating facilities may be exposed daily to chemicals, solvents and processes that, without proper management, can lead to occupational disease, long-term disability and, in severe cases,













