Updated : Dec 2020
Fashion Positive was launched at the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute in 2014, and their approach is rooted in Cradle to Cradle methodology, a transformative pathway for designing and making products with a positive impact on people and the planet. As of 2020, Fashion Positive operates out of the global non-profit, Textile Exchange and is the fiscal sponsor of Fashion Positive.
They published the Circular Materials Guidelines with co-sponsorship from Textile Exchange - it is publicly available Guidelines that define Circular Materials. These Guidelines are for producers of fibers, both commercially-available and innovative. Fashion Positive developed requirements for Circular Materials based on ambitious goals essential to meet the needs of the industry. All requirements have been mapped against an existing Standard or Certification, and these stakeholders have been included in the process of development.
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Developing a industry-reviewed circular material guideline
Provide a roadmap to achieve zero discharge from facilities
Provide a vision for zero greenhouse gas emissions in fashion supply chain
Phase hazardous chemicals out of textile products and processes and promote safer alternatives
