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Textile Exchange Materials Matter Standard

Comprehensive standard for sustainability in raw material production and primary processing under one roof. It monitors climate, nature, human rights and animal welfare criteria in the supply chain from the farm to the first processing plant.

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Textile Exchange Officially Publishes the Materials Matter Standard
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What is the Materials Matter Standard (TE-MM-STN-101 V1.0)?

The Materials Matter Standard (TE-MM-STN-101 V1.0), officially published by Textile Exchange on December 12, 2025, is a comprehensive sustainability framework for the raw material production and primary processing processes of the fashion, textile and apparel industry. The standard aims to make the global textile standard system more harmonized and transparent by unifying existing individual certification systems under one roof. Its scope extends from farms to the extraction of raw materials, to collection and primary processing facilities. The standard will enter into force on December 31, 2026; December 31, 2027 is planned as the mandatory implementation date.

Climate and Environmental Impacts

Measurable criteria for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and carbon footprint.

Biodiversity

Species conservation, ecosystem integration and sustainable use of natural habitats.

Water Management

Water consumption, quality control and sustainable use requirements at the basin scale.

Soil Health

Conservation of soil fertility, erosion prevention and sustainable agricultural practices.

Human Rights and Working Conditions

Standards requiring fair wages, safe working environment and respect for workers’ rights.

Animal Welfare

Compliance with international welfare standards in the production processes of animal fibers.

Chemical Management

Reducing hazardous chemicals and implementing safe handling protocols.

Transparency and Traceability

End-to-end supply chain traceability and verifiable data presentation.

Harmonized Standard Framework

Integration with existing raw material certification systems and common measurement criteria.

Transition Calendar and Important Dates

1

Official Publication – December 12, 2025
Version TE-MM-STN-101 V1.0 has been made public by Textile Exchange; developed with the International Working Group (IWG).

2

Effective – December 31, 2026
The standard is implemented on the effective date; voluntary transitions and readiness audits begin.

3

Mandatory Transition – December 31, 2027
Existing raw material certification systems are replaced by the Materials Matter Standard; all audits are conducted from a unified framework.

Prepare for the Materials Matter Standard Transition

USB Certification provides guidance for raw material producers and supply chain stakeholders in their compliance with the requirements of the new standard. Contact us to take advantage of early preparation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Raw material producers, first processing plants (ginning, wool spinning, fiber sorting, etc.), farmer groups and all actors in the early stage of the supply chain are in the direct scope of the standard. Textile brands and retailers are related to the supply chain compliance verification aspect.

The Materials Matter Standard unifies existing individual raw material standards under one roof. After December 31, 2027, new audits will be conducted through this unified framework. Existing certificate holders need to plan according to the transition schedule; contact USB Certification for details.

Starting with a gap analysis, a phased roadmap is required to align your existing management systems with the standard’s climate, nature, human rights and animal welfare criteria. USB Certification provides support during the pre-assessment and compliance consultancy processes.

Audit scope varies according to production type, location, scope area and selected modules. Costs are calculated specifically according to organization size and audit duration. You can contact USB Certification for a detailed offer.