Without brand procurement teams sourcing innovative materials/using mono-materials or governments requiring recycled textile content in products or investors supporting material innovations, the supply chain will continue to depend on fossil fuel based materials

Collaborate and share industry knowledge; communicate successes and failures. Consider pooling purchase orders of recycled fibers or yarns, to enable brands' of all sizes to procure niche or high order volume materials

Actively engage in pre-competitive collaboration with other brands and suppliers. Seek mutually beneficial partnerships with all levels of textile value chain

Consider pooling purchase orders of recycled fibers or yarns, to procure niche or high order volume materials

Ensure all stakeholders have a voice, not only brands. Facilitate conversations between exporters and importers of used textiles, to avoid transporting materials to unsuitable regions (Ex. skiing apparel to hot countries)

Encourage the growth of a system based on fair competition for brands to be compared based on sustainability initiatives, making it easier for citizens and investors to be informed