Transforming the fashion system for people and planet

Our Mission

We remove barriers to sustainability and engage the fashion ecosystem to drive collaboration, innovation and impact.

Our Vision

A world where responsible fashion is the norm, ethics and circularity are stitched into every garment, and sustainable fashion is accessible to everyone.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Transparency

    We are open about our goals, methods, and collaborations.

  • Inclusivity

    We amplify diverse voices and make our tools and events accessible to all.

  • Collaboration

    We develop cutting-edge programs, research, and solutions.

  • Innovation

    We work with industry leaders to drive change together. 

  • Advancement

    We celebrate progress over perfection because every effort counts.

FTA is Canada’s premiere non-profit advancing sustainable fashion.

Our role includes:

  • Convening stakeholders across the fashion ecosystem.

  • Bridging knowledge gaps to empower informed decisions.

  • Removing barriers to sustainability by offering practical tools and solutions.

  • Driving global innovation from a uniquely Canadian perspective.

Our Areas of Impact

  • Circularity

    We drive systems change to eliminate textile waste, advance regeneration, and optimize resource use across Canada’s fashion value chain.

    See our circularity work >

  • Responsible Consumption

    We empower Canadians to make informed, conscious choices about their clothing through education and awareness.

    Check out events near you >

  • Policy & Research

    We inform Canadian policy through research and act as an intermediary to help the industry prepare for compliance.

    See recent reports >

  • Education

    We provide tools and programs to educate citizens, educators, and businesses on sustainable fashion practices.

    See our climate education resources >

Knowledge is Power

We have the tools to help you create meaningful change.

FTA acknowledges that we were founded on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

We’re now a fully remote team, and while land acknowledgements allow us to engage in ongoing reconciliation by reflecting on a singular physical space, much of our work now takes place virtually. To continue to centre reconciliation we encourage our team, clients, and partners to take time to learn about the lands where they reside.

Meet the team >