At Textile Exchange, we’re driving positive impact on climate change across the global textile industry. We believe that climate action starts at the source of the materials we choose.
The Better Cotton Initiative is the world’s leading sustainability initiative for cotton. Our mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment.
Together we form a network of 2,500+ members committed to cotton that is grown to the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Standard, which supports and trains farmers to:
- Protect the environment
- Develop equitable working practices
- Improve resilience and income
This standard is a rigorous, accountable and transparent approach to more sustainable cotton farming.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1962 with a membership of more than 350 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessory designers. Pillars include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through the IMPACT initiative, as well as Sustainability in Fashion. The organization provides its Members with timely and relevant thought-leadership and business development support. Emerging designers and students are supported through professional development programming and numerous grant and scholarship opportunities. In addition to hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, the organization owns the Fashion Calendar and is the organizer of the Official New York Fashion Week Schedule. The CFDA Foundation, Inc. is a separate, not-for-profit organized to mobilize the membership to raise funds for charitable causes and engage in civic initiatives.