Understanding the transition to the Materials Matter Standard Webinar
Register now for our live webinar
Join Control Union and Textile Exchange on 8 September 2026 at 12:00 CET
for an exclusive live webinar exploring the new Materials Matter Standard (MMS).
As the next major evolution of the Textile Exchange standards system, MMS will introduce significant changes for organizations across the textile value chain. Register now to hear directly from industry experts, understand what the transition means for your business, and have your questions answered during a live Q&A.
What is the Materials Matter Standard?
The Materials Matter Standard (MMS) is the next major evolution of the Textile Exchange standards system. Replacing the GRS, RCS, RWS, RMS and RAS, it introduces a unified framework with enhanced requirements for human rights, environmental management, animal welfare, traceability and sustainability claims.
These changes will affect organizations throughout the textile value chain and are designed to create a more consistent and robust approach to responsible materials certification.
What you’ll learn
During this live webinar, experts from Textile Exchange and Control Union will discuss:
- Why the Materials Matter Standard has been introduced.
- The key changes compared to the current Textile Exchange standards.
- What organizations should expect during the transition over the coming years.
- The future of certification, traceability and sustainability claims.
- A live Q&A with Textile Exchange and Control Union experts.
Meet our speakers
Lonneke de Kort, Business Unit Manager – Sustainable Textiles, Recycling & Alternative Materials and Nicolas Bernadot, Business Developer – Textiles, Recycling & Alternative Materials (EMEA) from Control Union.
Anna Bernstein, Standards Engagement Manager and George Lehman, Materials Matter Specialist from Textile Exchange.
Event details
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Time: 12:00 CET
Location: Microsoft Teams Town Hall
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Textile Exchange and Control Union experts, deepen your understanding of the Materials Matter Standard, and prepare your organization for the future of Textile Exchange certification.
