News
Sustainable Textiles Switzerland (STS) is a multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to make a significant contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Swiss textile and clothing sector along the entire value chain. Here you will find information on the progress of the initiative, upcoming events, and the latest publications and reports.
News, events and publications
Fair Fashion Award: Transparency in the textile industry in the spotlight
Update: The finalists have been chosen!
Swiss Fair Trade launches an award for innovative sustainability solutions in the textile industry.
Guidelines with implementation aids
We are pleased to announce the publication of our new implementation guideline – a groundbreaking document only for committed actors.
Experience Exchange 2023: Collaboration is key
One year after the launch of Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030, the committed actors met to exchange experiences.
Webinar series on support offerings
Learn about the support services offered to achieve the STS 2030 program targets and interact with supporters in person.
Revised targets and measures
The targets and measures of Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 are reviewed annually. You can read about this year’s revisions here.
Start of the initiative ‘reflect your style’
‘reflect your style’ – an initiative of Sustainble Textiles Switzerland 2030 – launches today and calls for a more conscious and sustainable consumption of textiles.
The Toolbox is live!
The Toolbox helps you – by providing information and support services – to implement the measures of STS2030.
Kick-off for the communication initiative
The STS 2030 program wants to boost the appetite for conscious fashion and textile consumption. In addition to the alignment of companies in the textile sector with the sustainability targets of STS...
The implementation phase of STS 2030 has started!
Yesterday evening, we officially launched the implementation phase of Sustainable Textiles Switzerland together with the first 17 committed actors. Based on a roadmap, the companies, institutions,...
Article: “We need a system change”
In the shops, the spring wardrobe beckons. If you want to protect the environment, there are a few things you should know before you go shopping. Tobias Meier and other experts answered the things...
Webinar Recommendation: State of Fashion 2021 by Swiss Textiles – 18.01.22
Event Descripton (Swiss Textiles): Is the global fashion industry finding its way back to growth after two years of disruption? What has changed as a result of the pandemic and what challenges will...
Publication: Market research report
We are pleased to share the results of the first comprehensive market research on purchasing behaviour of sustainable textiles in Switzerland with you. The market research conducted as part of...
Presentation of results of new market research on purchasing behaviour in Switzerland
For the first time, comprehensive market research on private purchasing and usage behaviour of sustainable textiles was conducted in Switzerland. The market research conducted as part of STS2030...
The targets of STS 2030 are live!
On the basis of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the STS 2030 programme has developed effective targets and measures for a more sustainable textile and clothing sector. After months of...
Market Research on Purchasing Behaviour
Consumer behaviour plays a key role in a sustainable textile and clothing sector and in the cultural change towards a more sustainable market in Switzerland. In a representative survey, over 1000...