NSF International, a global non-profit public health organization that operates in more than 165 countries, recently announced that it is entering into a strategic partnership with Textile Exchange, a global non-profit organization that focuses on minimizing the harmful impacts of the global textile industry and maximizing its positive effects.
Commenting on the partnership, LaRhea Pepper, Managing Director of Textile Exchange said, “By working together, we can expand our reach globally, work more deeply within the existing programmes and maximize the positive impact we’re making. Both of our organizations including our members will benefit from this new strategic relationship.”
Textile Exchange developed a suite of preferred textile standards that complement NSF International’s existing sustainability standards. The partnership will enable the organizations to develop new standards and harmonize existing standards, such as NSF International’s Global Traceable Down Standard and Textile Exchange’s Responsible Down Standard.
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NSF International is expected to make targeted investments in Textile Exchange’s global operations, information systems and personnel, as per reports. Additionally, NSF International will share expertise and resources related to standards development, certification, proprietary supply chain technology and global marketing capabilities. The partnership enhances both organizations’ sustainability services and gives NSF International access to Textile Exchange’s deep expertise and best practices in the preferred fibre and materials (PFM) industry.
