SUSTAINABLE FIBRE STANDARD (SFS)
Strengthening Integrity in Fibre Supply Chains
The Sustainable Fibre Standard (SFS) is a voluntary framework developed by Circular Stitches to strengthen transparency, traceability, and accountability across textile fibre supply chains.
SFS connects fibre origin, supply-chain information, and independent verification through a shared evidence framework.
Traceability
Connect information across relevant stages of the fibre supply chain.
Verification
Support the review of relevant requirements through structured information and independent verification.
Accountability
Strengthen the connection between material origin, supply-chain records, and sustainability information.
WHY SFS EXISTS
Building Confidence Through Better Systems
As textile materials move through complex supply chains, information about their origin, production, and movement can become fragmented.
SFS is being developed to strengthen the connection between sustainability information and the materials it describes.
HOW IT WORKS
Connecting Fibre From Origin to Product
SFS brings together three connected elements to strengthen supply-chain integrity.
Fibre Traceability
Digital Volume Reconciliation
Independent Verification
HOW IT WORKS
Connecting Fibre From Origin to Product
SFS brings together three connected elements to strengthen supply-chain integrity.
Fibre Traceability
Digital Volume Reconciliation
Independent Verification
WHAT SFS COVERS
A Connected Framework for Sustainable Fibres
SFS is being developed to cover three fibre categories:
Organic Fibre
Recycled Fibre
Improved Conventional Fibre
The framework addresses key areas of supply-chain integrity, including:
Fibre traceability
Environmental performance and climate accounting
Chemical management
Social safeguards
Circular material integrity
Governance and continuous improvement
DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTATION
Developed Through Collaboration
SFS is being developed through technical framework development, stakeholder engagement, public consultation, and pilot participation.
The process is intended to incorporate stakeholder input and strengthen the framework through review and continuous improvement.
Core Standard v1.0
Public consultation draft.
Consultation
Draft review and stakeholder feedback.
Pilot Participation
Testing the framework in selected supply-chain contexts.
RESOURCES
Explore the SFS Documentation
Explore the key documents explaining the scope, requirements, and development of SFS.
Core Standard v1.0
Consultation draft outlining the standard’s requirements.
Consolidated Criteria Workbook v1.0
Structured criteria supporting the standard.
Terms of Reference
The scope and intended outcomes of standard development.
GET INVOLVED
Help Shape the Sustainable Fibre Standard
SFS is being developed with input from stakeholders across the textile supply chain.
Brands, producers, manufacturers, certification bodies, researchers, and other interested stakeholders can contribute through consultation and participation opportunities.
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