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Sustainable Textiles Switzerland (STS) is a multi-stakeholder initiative with the mission 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’ll find our news, information on upcoming events and the most recent publications (ressources).
News, Events and Publications
New guideline for sustainable textile procurement by Swiss municipalities
Sustainable textile procurement in direct awards. A guide for procurement offices in Swiss municipalities.
Zukunftsforum – Sustainable Textiles 2026 on October 21
An event offering fresh ideas and opportunities for discussion on the sustainable textile industry—including the Fair Fashion Awards ceremony.
Fair Fashion Award 2026: Fair labor deserves recognition
The Fair Fashion Award 2026 recognizes Swiss companies that consistently promote fair labor practices.
“Together, we can achieve more than we can alone”
Words from Dorothee Lötscher. She has been the new executive director of the STS association since mid-March and introduces herself to us in an interview.
Insights from the pilot project for social circular economy
The joint engagement “United for a social circular economy” shares its key insights for the first time.
Findings from the pilot project for living wages in Vietnam
The joint engagement “United for Fair Wages” shares its key findings for the first time.
STS 2030 becomes an association
STS 2030 will be organized as an independent association as of January 1, 2026, and will operate under the name Sustainable Textiles Switzerland (STS) in the future.
Second progress measurement shows substantial progress
The latest progress measurement shows that overall progress in 2024 has nearly doubled compared to the previous year. The foundations for key measures have been established.
Practical example: Roadmap for living wages at Coop Naturaline
With the FairShare approach, Coop is taking a pragmatic step toward directly improving incomes in the Naturaline supply chain.
STS 2030 is part of the Textiles Action Network (TAN)
We look forward to exchanging ideas and making progress together in the International Textiles Action Network.