This week we are meeting with Nicole Lambert, she is a specialist of fibers and materials at the global organization Textile Exchange. Her role is to advise brands and organizations by providing learning tools on responsible standards and traceability.

Created in 2002, the NGO Textile Exchange focuses on the very beginning of the supply chain when it comes to raw materials, in order to minimize the environmental impact. 

They work on all kind of fibers and now they aim to extend their digital database to improve their sustainable practices.

CONTENT TO FIND YOUR WAY IN THE EPISODE

00:50 : Nicole presents herself and the NGO she works for

01:45 : Nicole’s background

02:15 : What does sustainable fashion mean to her

03:25 : Where should we start to make fashion a more sustainable industry

04:30 : How does she accompany brands

06:00 : About standards and certifications

07:55 : What’s the difference between the certifications OCS and GOTS

08:35 : More about GOTS

10:45 : The difference between RWS and RDS

12:35 : The problem with polyester

14:35 : How can national legislation accelerate sustainability 

17:40 : How to accelerate national legislation 

18:55 : What are the upcoming challenges for Nicole

19:35 : About circularity

20:40 : Are growth and sustainability compatible 

22:10 : What is the last piece of clothes she bought

22:40 : Who she would like to listen to in this podcast

23:30 : What does she look at to get inspired

23:50 : What does she want to close the door in our industry 

KEY LEARNINGS

« It’s important to have certain values in a company and set your priorities. »

« A lot has been done in term of sustainability but just from the initiative of companies in the industry itself. And it hasn’t been driven by the legislation. »

« The whole revolution is definitely a question of everyone getting together and it has to be a collective action for a collective impact. »

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