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Workforce Toolkit – Advanced Textiles Association
Workforce development resources, including courses and certifications, government programs by state, and other resources.
- Categories: Hiring & Staffing
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A compilation of all Textile Exchange reports, webinars, documents, and...
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Textile Exchange
A compilation of all Textile Exchange reports, webinars, documents, and resources.
- Categories: Educational Opportunities, Reference Materials
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A list of certified companies, materials, and products based on...
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Certified Companies – Textile Exchange
A list of certified companies, materials, and products based on the latest data provided by active certification bodies. This list serves as a single source of truth for all scope certificates. It shows whether a company is certified and helps brands in sourcing certified materials. If you are unable to find a certified company or scope certificate here, please lodge an enquiry with your certification body.
- Categories: Supply Chain & Production, Sustainable Business
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Textile Exchange’s Materials Directory is a unique filterable online repository...
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Materials Directory – Textile Exchange
Textile Exchange’s Materials Directory is a unique filterable online repository for raw material suppliers, production units, and branded materials used in the fashion, textile, and apparel industry. The Materials Directory helps the industry understand who the raw material suppliers are, where they operate, and what branded materials they offer in the form of interactive maps and a filterable database.
- Categories: Supply Chain & Production
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Certification services for Textile Exchange's standards are performed by independent...
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Certifications – Textile Exchange
Certification services for Textile Exchange's standards are performed by independent third parties called certification bodies, or CBs. Companies interested in becoming certified can contact a certification body below that works with the applicable standard in their country. Certification bodies may also work globally. Explore standards at https://textileexchange.org/standards/
- Categories: Certifications & Standards, Sustainable Business
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Unraveling the Textile Industry for a Regenerative Washington was a...
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Webinar: Unraveling the Textile Industry for a Regenerative Washington
Unraveling the Textile Industry for a Regenerative Washington was a four-part series designed to build on itself or stand-alone that happened in May 2025. The slides, key takeaways, and contacts from each session can be accessed online.
The textile industry is one of the largest contributors to global emissions and the fastest growing materials in the US waste stream. The complexity and approach to managing this material stream spans global manufacturing, social behavior, data gaps, to local implications, and the list goes on. We tackled the challenge by casting a wide net to start conversations and build an invaluable network of partners from local crafters to global industry leaders. The culmination of outreach through the RMDC has also resulted in a dynamic and multi-faceted Co-Design Team facilitated by Mya and Megan.
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A guide created by San Francisco Made providing an overview...
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Fashion Pipeline Guide by San Francisco Made
A guide created by San Francisco Made providing an overview of the full process of designing a garment for manufacturing, from fabric sourcing and fitting to full production. Click "Visit Website" to view the pdf.
- Categories: Educational Opportunities, Reference Materials
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NABC provides business development resources to farmers and agriculture-related business...
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Northwest Agriculture Business Center
NABC provides business development resources to farmers and agriculture-related business in northwest Washington. We work collaboratively to evaluate innovative agricultural products or services in order to ensure successful implementation into the market place. NABC’s fee-based technical assistance provides farm clients with “hand’s-on” business plan review and development, preparation of capital and financing strategies and plans, value-added product development and marketing, project evaluations, and professional referrals.
- Categories: Advising & Consultation, Agriculture & Fiber, Business Development, Educational Opportunities, Employee Ownership & Cooperatives, General Business Resources, Marketing & Branding, Reference Materials, Starting a Business
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Educational events and guides that support business owners and creatives...
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Conscious Fashion Collective
Educational events and guides that support business owners and creatives in advancing their sustainable fashion brands. Guides range from marketing support to sourcing recommendations and more! We've provided the link to their marketing guide, but explore their site for additional content.
- Categories: Data & References, Marketing & Branding, Sustainable Business
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The 2020-2021 waste characterization study about the composition of disposed...
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WA Dept. of Ecology Waste Characterization Study
The 2020-2021 waste characterization study about the composition of disposed waste in the state of Washington, commissioned by the Washington State. This report contains relevant data to the state of textile waste, useful in the context of research and grant writing.
- Categories: Data & References
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Explore a consolidated list of upcoming fairs and festivals. Identify...
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Fairs and Festivals Finder
Explore a consolidated list of upcoming fairs and festivals. Identify opportunities to register your business for vending opportunities by category and state.
- Categories: Markets and Vending
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Nationwide leader in industrial sewing workforce development, running an apprenticeship...
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ISAIC
Nationwide leader in industrial sewing workforce development, running an apprenticeship program at sites across the country. Virtual workshops are also available.
- Categories: Educational Opportunities, Public Classses
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SFA is a private, locally owned & operated, fashion design...
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Seattle Fashion Academy
SFA is a private, locally owned & operated, fashion design school. The academy's mission is to promote creativity and imagination by teaching proven industry techniques that will give students the foundation they need to achieve their fashion goals.
- Categories: Educational Opportunities, Public Classses
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Classes in sewing, design, pattern making, and business that can...
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Portland Fashion Institute
Classes in sewing, design, pattern making, and business that can be taken by members of the public at any skill level without enrolling in a degree program.
- Categories: College & University Programs, Educational Opportunities, Public Classses
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- 4301 NE Tillamook, Portland, OR
The Library of Things Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to...
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The Library of Things Toolkit by Shareable
The Library of Things Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to starting (and growing) a sharing hub in your community.
- Categories: Educational Opportunities, General Business Resources, Reference Materials, Starting a Business
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We take stuff that is clean, new, gently used, or...
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Ridwell – Threads Recycling
We take stuff that is clean, new, gently used, or is in good enough shape to be reused - as well as stuff that isn’t! As long as it’s not wet, mildewed, or covered in hazardous materials, it can be reused or recycled.
- Categories: Recycling, Sustainable Business
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- Seattle, WA
EnviroStars is a one-stop shop for Washington businesses to access...
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EnviroStars
EnviroStars is a one-stop shop for Washington businesses to access sustainability assistance and gain recognition for being green. Through the program, businesses can receive free technical assistance, connect with rebates and resources, and plan out their green business journey.
- Categories: Advising & Consultation, Composting & Food Waste, Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies, General Business Resources, Recycled & Upcycled Raw Materials, Recycling, Solar & Alternative Fuels, Sustainability Assessments & Education, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Packaging & Materials
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Impact WA is an organization that strives to support and...
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Impact WA
Impact WA is an organization that strives to support and energize local industry by enhancing productivity and technology performance of Washington manufacturers.
NW Sewn Members have free access to Business Evaluations and consultations with manufacturing experts at Impact WA (value $2,500), as well as access to the SCOIN program and the opportunities to place bids from other MEP centers nationwide.
- Categories: Advising & Consultation, Business Courses & Training, Efficiency & Performance, General Business Resources, Supply Chain & Production
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In the School of Apparel Design & Development, industry partners...
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SCC Apparel Design Program
In the School of Apparel Design & Development, industry partners can share job and internship opportunities with students. In addition, they are proud to partner with industry leaders to ensure that the curriculum is comprehensive and on-trend with what employers need.
- Categories: Apprenticeship Programs, College & University Programs, Educational Opportunities, Internship Programs, Internships
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Resources, protections, and claim filings for workplace rights, safety, and...
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WA Dept. of Labor & Industries
Resources, protections, and claim filings for workplace rights, safety, and insurance.
- Categories: Employee Health & Wellness, Employee Safety, Government, Hiring & Staffing, Human Resources, Permitting & Compliance
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