The USB Certification team visited the Texhibition Istanbul 2025 fair, held at the Istanbul Expo Center on September 10–12, 2025. Our team had the opportunity to observe the innovative and sustainable approaches of the Turkish textile sector and benefited from the inspiring experiences offered by the fair. Organized under the leadership of the Istanbul Textile…
USB Certification took part in the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and International Apparel Federation (IAF) joint conference held on 24–25 October 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Representing USB Certification, Hasnat KABIR, Country Manager for Bangladesh, attended the event. KABIR, met with key industry stakeholders and introduced USB Certification’s global certification activities and its initiatives supporting…
One of the most prestigious international events in the textile industry, the Textile Exchange Conference 2025, was held this year in Portugal from October 14 to 17. At this significant gathering that shapes the sustainable textile ecosystem, USB Certification took its place among global industry representatives. The conference brought together brands, supply chain partners, innovators,…
On 1 August 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation and a call for evidence on the upcoming Circular Economy Act. This marks a key step in the impact assessment process, allowing the Commission to collect views from stakeholders and the general public. The main objective of the consultation is to identify barriers and…
Textile Exchange has published its Materials Market Report 2025, revealing the rise in raw material production and the growing role of certified fibers in the global textile industry. According to the report, global fiber production, which stood at around 125 million tons in 2023, increased to 132 million tons in 2024—more than doubling since the…
The European Union has officially adopted the long-debated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law. The new regulation requires brands, retailers, and online sellers to cover the costs of collecting, sorting, and recycling clothing, footwear, and household textiles once they are discarded by consumers. After publication in the EU’s Official Journal, member states will have 20 months…
One of the most important international gatherings in the textile sector, the Textile Exchange Conference 2025, will be held this year from October 13–17 at the Lisbon Congress Center, Portugal. The conference brings together brands, supply chain partners, innovators, farmers, academics, and non-profit organizations for collective learning and knowledge sharing. This year’s theme, “Changing Landscapes,”…
One of the most significant gatherings of India’s textile and apparel industry, Textile Fairs India took place between September 25–27, 2025 in Tripura. The fair brought together national and international companies, showcasing the latest technologies and sustainable practices in yarns, fabrics, garments, and accessories. With the participation of our India Country Office, USB Certification proudly…
On September 29, 2025, at the “Next-Generation Leadership: Transformation with AI” webinar organized by TÜRKONFED, USB Certification Founder & CEO Nesrin SERİN participated as a speaker in the “Success Stories” session. In this inspiring session, Nesrin Serin shared how we use technology not just as a tool but as a strategic lever, the contributions of…
Global Standard, the non-profit organization behind the widely recognized GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), has introduced a new voluntary standard called the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS). GRTS aims to expand GOTS’s values—health, ecology, fairness, and care—to a broader set of certified fibres beyond organic materials. The new standard will allow companies that use non-organic…
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