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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
Best practices help to achieve goals together
In webinars, committed actors show their best practices, in workshops there are tips and tricks and a guide helps with implementation. Sharing experiences is essential for sustainable change in the textile industry.
Initial progress made by the textile companies in the Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 program
For the first time, the committed actors of STS 2030 are disclosing their progress and showing how far they have come in the first year of implementation.
Exchange of experience 2024: New impulses and deeper cooperation
At the end of June, the committed actors of Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030 once again exchanged experiences. The aim was to learn from each other and further intensify cooperation.
The Circularity Action Plan has arrived
The STS 2030 Circularity Action Plan is an in-depth implementation aid to promote innovative business models towards a circular economy.
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 release of our new implementation guidelines—a groundbreaking document intended exclusively for obligated parties.
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.
Launch of the “reflect your style” initiative
“reflect your style”—an initiative by Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030—launches today and calls for 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...