PRESS ROOM
March 5 2024
New Report Highlights Crucial Role of Innovative Financing in Decarbonizing the Apparel Sector
Today marks the release of a pivotal supplier-led report, "From Catwalk to Carbon Neutral : Mobilising Funding for a Net Zero Fashion Industry," co-commissioned by Epic Group, TAL Apparel, NITEX, Pactics Group, Artistic Milliners, MAS Holdings, Simple Approach. It is supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, FABRIC Asia Project, and Transformers Foundation, and endorsed by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and Fashion Producer Collective (FPC). The report sheds light on the urgent need for innovative funding models in the apparel sector's journey towards decarbonization. As the industry grapples with its significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, this report offers a deep dive into the challenges and solutions for funding climate action in apparel manufacturing.
November 13 2023
Transformers Foundation Releases 2023 Deep Dive Report: "Towards A Collective Approach: Rethinking Fashion’s Doomed Climate Strategy"
The Transformers Foundation, a leading advocate for sustainable practices within the denim industry, is proud to announce the launch of its annual deep dive report, titled "Towards A Collective Approach: Rethinking Fashion's Doomed Climate Strategy." This comprehensive report addresses critical issues within the fashion sector's climate initiatives and calls for a collective approach to tackle the challenges of decarbonization.
July 20 2023
Leading Apparel Suppliers Collaborate with GIZ FABRIC and Transformers Foundation to Release Groundbreaking Report on Sustainability-Related Legislation and its Impact on Global Apparel Suppliers & Beyond
Epic Group, Norlanka, Shahi Exports, and Simple Approach together with GIZ FABRIC and Transformers Foundation are pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive report on sustainability-related legislation and their implications for apparel suppliers and beyond. The report is a groundbreaking and unique collaboration amongst apparel suppliers. The report aims to provide valuable insights and guidance for companies operating in the apparel value chain, particularly those established or headquartered outside of the Global North.
May 5 2023
Transparency Tool Launched by Transformers Foundation The First Tool of its Kind Built on Primary Data for The Denim Industry
Transformers Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its new Transparency Tool (TTT), a comprehensive and efficient solution to help businesses and consumers understand the environmental impact of their products. The tool is the first of its kind built on accurate data, providing an in-depth view of a product's supply chain, impact calculation, compliance information, and supplier surveys.
March 11 2023
Transformers Foundation Launches its First Live Event Since The Pandemic: “Emerging Approaches to Sustainability: Co-creating Solutions”
The Transformers Foundation is proud to announce its first official live event since the pandemic. Titled “Emerging Approaches to Sustainability: Co-creating Solutions”, this event will bring together denim suppliers and sustainability professionals from NGOs, consulting firms, brands, and financial institutions for candid and collaborative conversations on April 11th in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
February 28 2023
TRANSFORMERS ED FRENCH EDITION TO PREMIER TUESDAY, MARCH 28
Transformers Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Transformers ED French Edition, in collaboration with ZDHC Roadmap to Zero and COSE361, a global initiative aimed at providing educational opportunities for students and industry professionals. This latest edition of the popular program will be delivered in French, making it accessible for the first time to French-speaking students and professionals worldwide.
February 23 2023
Daniel Rufenacht, Bluesign CEO, joins the Founders Board at Transformer’s Foundation
Bluesign is pleased to announce that its CEO, Daniel Rufenacht, has joined the Founders Board at the Transformers Foundation, a non-profit organization representing a unified voice for the denim industry accelerating more sustainable practices.
February 2 2023
Kingston University London and Transformers Foundation join forces to present a Masters level educational seminar series on the denim supply chain
Transformers ED, in collaboration with Kingston University London, is proud to announce a unique educational seminar series for master students who are eager to learn about the denim supply chain and its environmental impact at each stage of production. This hybrid event, taking place on February 6th 2023, offers an exceptional opportunity for participants to gain insights into the creation of a transparent, circular, and responsible denim supply chain.
January 25 2023
Transformers Foundation Launches Supplier Community for Denim Industry
The Transformers Foundation, the unified voice of the denim supply chain and its ideas for positive change, is proud to announce the launch of the Transformers Supplier Community. The community will bring together denim suppliers that share the Foundation’s conviction that sustainability starts with producers. The community is open to all makers of denim garments, components, or other relevant raw materials; makers of denim-related equipment and machinery; growers and raw material extractors; and to agents sourcing denim.
November 8 2022
Transformers Foundation Releases Investigative Report on The Fashion Industry’s Chemical Certification Complex
Transformers Foundation, a non-profit organisation that provides denim suppliers with a platform to share their expertise and opinion on industry threats and solutions, announced the publication of "Fashion’s Certification Complex: Needlessly Complicated, Woefully Ineffective," an investigative report on how fashion’s chemical auditing is failing us and what actions industry and policy can make to fix it, authored by Alden Wicker.
May 19 2022
Transformers Foundation Announces Collaboration with Industry Trade Show Bluezone Munich
Transformers Foundation is proud and gratified to announce its collaboration with Bluezone, the renowned International Denim Trade Show in Munich. As long-time industry colleagues, the two finally have the opportunity to come together and work on something special.
OCTOBER 7 2021
Transformers Foundation and ICAC Release Investigative Report on Cotton Data to Help Fashion Professionals Use Data and Claims Responsibly.
“COTTON: A CASE STUDY IN MISINFORMATION” aims to equip fashion professionals with the tools they need to build critical data consumption in fashion and eradicate misleading claims.
Transformers Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides suppliers with a platform to share their expertise and opinion on industry threats and solutions, announced today, World Cotton Day, the publication of "Cotton: A Case Study In Misinformation," an investigative report on building critical data consumption in fashion.
SEPTEMBER 2 2021
Transformers ED is Back Presented by Transformers Foundation in Collaboration with Crescent Bahuman and Diamond Denim.
Transformers ED Pakistan in collaboration with Crescent Bahuman and Diamond Denim by Sapphire Group will be entirely online with all panels and presentations being held in english. Free and open to anyone who is interested to join via Zoom on September 14th, 15th, and 16th from 2:00pm - 5:00pm Karachi / 11:00am - 2:00pm EU / 5:00am - 8:00am EST.
MAY 20 2021
Transformers Foundation Extends Its Educational Programs to Portuguese. The Student and Consumer-Facing Denim Education Series Transformers ED in Collaboration With The LYCRA Company and Covolan Denim.
Featuring two days of Portuguese content focused on sustainability literacy and the denim supply chain, Transformers ED Brazil will host a diverse roster of speakers and panellists catered to support our Brazilian audience via Zoom on June 1st and 2nd.
APRIL 20 2021
Transformers Foundation’s Marks Its Global Expansion by Extending Its Educational Programs to Spanish. The Student and Consumer-Facing Denim Education Series Transformers ED in Collaboration With CENTRO Mexico.
This edition of the digital event marks the global expansion of Transformers ED, with all panels and presentations taking place in Spanish. The silver lining to the ongoing travel restrictions is that this next edition of Transformers ED will be entirely online. Free and open to anyone who is interested to join via Zoom on May 4th, 5th, and 6th.
OCTOBER 20 2020
Transformers Foundation Releases White Paper With Fixes for the Fashion Supply Chain
Titled “Ending Unethical Brand and Retailer Behavior: The Denim Supply Chain Speaks Up” the report identifies why brands, retailers, and importers felt they could walk away from their commitments to denim suppliers, and puts forth actionable, effective, and realistic solutions that go beyond the immediate crisis to enact long-term change.
SEPTEMBER 10 2020
Transformers Foundation Will Virtually Present the Next Edition Transformers ED on October 14/15/16
Transformers ED is the Foundation’s Student- and Consumer-Facing Denim Education Series.
Featuring three days of content focused on the topics of supply chain, sustainability and design, Transformers ED will boast a robust and diverse roster of speakers and panelists.
JULY 9 2020
Transformers Foundation to host “Catalysts” - first event since spinning off from Kingpins
Transformers Foundation became a stand-alone organization in January 2020 and is now set to host its first-ever summit as a non-profit entity focused on actively addressing and facilitating change in key areas of the Denim Supply Chain.
Catalysts will introduce an audience of denim industry professionals to makers of new ways of “growing” fibers, clever traceability systems, new pigments, visionary brands with sustainability embedded into their DNA and more.
For media inquiries please contact: emily@transformersfoundation.org