Hamburg Hosts Successful Good Cashmere Conference, Promoting Sustainable Practices in Textile Industry
Hamburg, March 27th, 2025 – The Good Cashmere Conference 2025, held in Hamburg on March 25th and 26th, brought together experts from the global textile industry, including representatives from The White Company, international organizations such as Four Paws and Textile Exchange, and renowned scientists. The conference focused on the future of sustainable cashmere production, highlighting innovative technologies and effective measures to ensure animal welfare, biodiversity conservation, and transparency in the textile industry.
The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS), a leading advocate for sustainable cashmere since 2019, continues to make significant strides in the trade and production of cashmere. With over 50 international fashion brands and retailers, including H&M, Boden, and The White Company, utilizing GCS-certified cashmere fibers, the standard has seen a 30% increase in the number of labeled textiles from 2023 to 2024.
One of the key discussions at the conference was centered around promoting the welfare of cashmere goats. International animal welfare experts emphasized the importance of animal welfare concepts for species-appropriate goat husbandry, recognizing The Good Cashmere Standard for its pioneering role and effective implementation on farms. The standard translates scientific findings into agricultural practice and employs training, digital solutions, and model farms to promote responsible cashmere production.
Preserving biodiversity was another central topic of the conference. Experts from the scientific community, NGOs, and brands such as Marc O’Polo, along with producers from China, concluded that protecting the grasslands in Inner Mongolia is crucial for the future of cashmere production. Collaborations along the textile supply chain, as well as implementing modern grazing techniques and knowledge management for herders, were identified as key strategies for achieving this goal.
The conference also explored ways to continue the success of sustainable GCS-certified cashmere. Cutting-edge solutions such as virtual reality goggles and blockchain technology for tracking GCS cashmere in the supply chain were highlighted. Alex Barnett, Ethics & Sustainability Manager at The White Company, expressed her excitement about connecting with experts in the field of responsible cashmere production at the conference. She also reaffirmed The White Company’s commitment to responsible cashmere production as the first UK GCS brand partner, supporting the livelihoods of herders.
For more information and pictures from the conference, please visit the official website here.
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