STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
Developing the Sustainable Fibre Standard Through Consultation
The Sustainable Fibre Standard is being developed through a structured process of technical development, stakeholder consultation, review, and governance.
Circular Stitches is committed to making the development process transparent and providing stakeholders with meaningful opportunities to review and contribute to the Standard.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Standards Are Stronger When Stakeholders Can Contribute
The Sustainable Fibre Standard affects different participants across the textile fibre supply chain.
Consultation provides an opportunity for stakeholders to review proposed requirements, identify practical considerations, raise questions, and contribute evidence before requirements are finalized.
The development process is intended to make stakeholder input visible and provide a clear basis for how the Standard evolves.
THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
From Development to Consultation
SFS supports a connected chain of custody from fibre production through processing and manufacturing.
WHERE WE ARE
SFS CORE STANDARD v1.0
Public Consultation Draft
Supporting document
Consolidated Criteria Workbook v1.0
Pilot
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WHERE WE ARE
A Connected Framework for Sustainable Fibres
SFS covers three fibre categories:
Organic Fibre
Recycled Fibre
Improved Conventional Fibre
The framework covers:
Fibre Traceability
Environmental Performance
Climate Accounting
Chemical Management
Social Safeguards
Circular Material Integrity
Governance and Continuous Improvement
SUPPLY CHAIN
Supporting Participants Across the Fibre Journey
SFS is designed to support participants across different stages of textile fibre supply chains.
Farmers
Recyclers
Manufacturers
Wet Processing Units
Garment Manufacturers
Brands and Retailers
RESOURCES
Explore the SFS Documentation
SFS is supported by technical documentation, criteria, consultation materials, and guidance.
Core Standard v1.0
Consultation Draft
Consolidated Criteria Workbook v1.0
Standards Criteria
Terms of Reference
Standard development scope and intended outcomes
Standard-Setting Procedure
Process for development, consultation, approval, and maintenance
DEVELOPMENT
Developed Through Collaboration
The Sustainable Fibre Standard is being developed through technical framework development, stakeholder engagement, consultation, pilot participation, and governance oversight.
Standards Development
The development process includes stakeholder consultation, review of draft requirements, and ongoing refinement of the framework.
SFS CORE STANDARD v1.0
First consultation round
Pilot
GET INVOLVED
Help Shape the Sustainable Fibre Standard
The Sustainable Fibre Standard is being developed through stakeholder participation, consultation, and pilot activities.
Whether you are involved in fibre production, manufacturing, certification, research, or textile supply chains, you can contribute to the development process.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
