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Fiber Council

The 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association’s Board approved the establishment of a Fiber Council based on Sector Council Operating Guidelines in 2015. The application for the new sector council was first reviewed by the 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association Board of Director's Community Relations Committee, which gave its support. Marci Zaroff, Founder/CEO of EcoFashion Corp. and Founder of Under the Canopy, submitted the request along with seven other member companies that have expressed interest in participating.

Contact Danielle Cote if you are interested in joining the 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association Fiber Council.

Check out the Fiber Council's 2023 Annual Report


Hear from the Fiber Council's Chair Michael Twer of Delilah Home about our 2022 successes and future plans!

ABOUT THE COUNCIL
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The aim of the Fiber Council
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Established in April 2015, the aim of the Fiber Council isto create a cohesive voiceacross fiber categories within the association andto grow the 룰렛 게임 사이트 fibersector overall.

Meet our Fiber Council Members
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Over 40 룰렛 게임 사이트 farmers and businesses participate.MEET OUR COUNCIL MEMBERS

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룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association's Fiber Council hosted a first of its kind event in New York City in 2017 with the #LiveOrganicFrom Farm to Home Pop-Up Shop.READ THE PRESS RELEASE 

GOTS 2018
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The Fiber Council met in South Carolina in February 2018 for its annual in-person meeting, held in conjunction with Global 룰렛 게임 사이트 Textile Standard (GOTS) events. The 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association, which is one of the owners of GOTS, is represented on GOTS advisory and standards committees.READ THE PRESS RELEASE

Textile Exchange 2019
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The Fiber Council hosted a booth in the 2019 Textile Sustainability Conference in Vancouver, B.C. where they answered questions about the benefits of 룰렛 게임 사이트 agriculture and actions companies can take to both protect 룰렛 게임 사이트 integrity and achieve transparency in 룰렛 게임 사이트 claims.READ THE PRESS RELEASE

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Over 40 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association member companies which represent the 룰렛 게임 사이트 fiber supply chain, from farmers to manufacturers, certifiers, researchers, retailers and more, from wool and cotton clothing companies to 룰렛 게임 사이트 mattress retailing currently participate on the Fiber Council.

Meet our members

COUNCIL RESOURCES
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Best Labeling Practices for Textiles
룰렛 게임 사이트 Fiber 101
룰렛 게임 사이트 Hemp & Hemp Products

Learn more about the 룰렛 게임 사이트 Hemp Opportunity atota.com/hemp

룰렛 게임 사이트 Hemp & Hemp Fact Sheet

Annual Reports

Every year in fulfillment of the 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association Sector Council Annual Reports, leaders of the Fiber Council and our staff write and present their annual reports to the Board of Directors.

2023 Fiber Council Report to OTA Board 2022 Fiber Council Report to OTA Board 2021 Fiber Council Report to OTA Board 2019 Fiber Council Report to OTA Board 2018 Fiber Council Report to OTA Board 2017 Fiber Council Report to OTA Board 2016 Fiber Council Report to OTA Board 2015 Fiber Council Report to OTA Board

Work Plans

Every year, 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association Sector Councils approve priorities for their work plans over the year. You can learn about the priorities of the Fiber Council over the years.

2020-2021 Work Plan 2019 Work Plan 2018 Work Plan

FIBER EDUCATION
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Follow the Thread: From Farm to Finished Product

Presented Wednesday, January 18, 2023 (90-minute webinar)

Are you a retailer or brand selling 룰렛 게임 사이트 clothing, loungewear, towels, bedding, or mattresses? Looking for tools to explain the benefits of 룰렛 게임 사이트 textiles or the strengths and requirements of the 룰렛 게임 사이트 certification system? Join the 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association’s Vice President of Regulatory & Technical Affairs, Gwendolyn Wyard, and members of our 룰렛 게임 사이트 Fiber Council for our upcoming webinar and learn about these benefits and strengths.

During the webinar hosted byOTA’s Fiber Council, and co-hosted byGOTSandTextile Exchange, we were joined by brand and certification experts in 룰렛 게임 사이트 textiles and certification to talk about why 룰렛 게임 사이트 textiles are good for the planet, people, and business and why 룰렛 게임 사이트 certification matters. In this session, you learn how 룰렛 게임 사이트 certification works, how to read labels appropriately, and how to buy and sell with confidence in today’s marketplace. Follow the thread and join us now!

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Angela Wartes-Kahl, Consultant | 룰렛 게임 사이트 Integrity Cooperative Guild
  • Barry Cik, Founder, Technical Director & Co-CEO | Naturepedic 룰렛 게임 사이트 Mattresses
  • Elizabeth Tigan, Fiber and Textile Specialist | Oregon Tilth
  • Gwendolyn Wyard, Vice President of Regulatory & Technical Affairs | 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association
  • La Rhea Pepper, Catalyst and Co-Founder | Textile Exchange
  • Lori Wyman, North American Representative | Global 룰렛 게임 사이트 Textile Standard (GOTS)
  • Marci Zaroff, Founder/CEO | EcoFashion Corp.
  • Michael Twer, CEO | Delilah Home & OTA’s Fiber Council Chair
  • Travis Wells, Protection Officers | Global 룰렛 게임 사이트 Textile Standard (GOTS)

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The Environmental Benefits of 룰렛 게임 사이트 Cotton

The Environmental Benefits of 룰렛 게임 사이트 Cotton

Presented Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Join The 룰렛 게임 사이트 Center and Iowa State’s Kathleen Delate, PhD, for a discussion of the scientifically backed, full system ecological benefits of 룰렛 게임 사이트 cotton – from farm to fashion. We’ll also hear from the 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association’sFiber Councilon the group’s work to advance 룰렛 게임 사이트 cotton and other textiles. There is no charge to watch this on-demand webinar.

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Kathleen Delate, PhD, Professor and Extension 룰렛 게임 사이트 Specialist, Departments of Horticulture and Agronomy | Iowa State University
  • Angela Wartes-Kahl,룰렛 게임 사이트 Inspector & Consultant & Vice Chair of the 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association'sFiber Council| Independent 룰렛 게임 사이트 Services, Inc.
  • Jessica Shade, PhD, Director of Science Programs | The 룰렛 게임 사이트 Center (Discussion Leader)

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GOTS Version 6.0 and the U.S. Market

GOTS Version 6.0 and the U.S. Market

Presented Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Join the 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association for a discussion on the recent release of Global 룰렛 게임 사이트 Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 6.0. In this 90-minute webinar, we’ll discuss an overview of 룰렛 게임 사이트 labeling of fiber and textiles in the U.S., review the current market of GOTS in the United States, and provide an overview of GOTS including an update on the changes to the new version. Our panel of experts will help your organization prepare for the implementation of changes and answer your questions. This webinar is now available on demand.

  • Esteemed Panelists
  • Gwendolyn Wyard, Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Affairs, 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association
  • Rahul Bhajekar, Managing Director, Global 룰렛 게임 사이트 Textile Standard
  • Lori Wyman, North American Representative, Global 룰렛 게임 사이트 Textile Standard

Open to all 

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Retail Intel: Best Labeling Practices for 룰렛 게임 사이트 Non-Food Products

Retail Intel: Best Labeling Practices for 룰렛 게임 사이트 Non-Food Products

Presented August 29, 2019

Shoppers trust retailers to offer high quality products with strong 룰렛 게임 사이트 integrity. Labeling requirements are very different when it comes to non-food 룰렛 게임 사이트 products such as fiber, personal care and household cleaners. Don’t get lost in the gray area!  Gwendolyn Wyard and Angela Jagiello will help break down the labeling landscape and help you to know what to look for to assure you are providing a full complement of trusted of 룰렛 게임 사이트 products throughout your shop. This webinar is now available on demand.

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Gwendolyn Wyard, Vice President of Regulatory & Technical Affairs | 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association
  • Angela Jagiello, Director of Education and Insights | 룰렛 게임 사이트 Trade Association

Complimentary to OTA members
Not-yet member registrations: 9

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UPCOMING MEETINGS
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  • Thursday, February 22, 2024@ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific (virtual)
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024@ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific (virtual)
  • Tuesday, July 9, 2024@ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific (virtual)
  • Tuesday, November 19@ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific (virtual)
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Associate Director, Member Engagement
(202) 524-3896