YKK to Exhibit at Textile Exchange Conference 2025 in Lisbon
Showcasing Initiatives Toward a Circular Economy
YKK Corporation (President: Koichi Matsushima) will participate in the Textile Exchange Conference 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal, from October 13 to 17. The company will highlight products and initiatives that promote a circular economy in the fashion industry.
About the Textile Exchange Conference 2025
The annual conference brings together global stakeholders, including brands, supply chain partners, innovators, farmers, NGOs, and academics, to explore sustainable solutions. The 2025 theme, “Shifting Landscapes,” focuses on climate adaptation and systemic transformation.
As an active Textile Exchange member, YKK is committed to advancing sustainability across the global textile value chain. At this year’s conference, YKK will demonstrate efforts to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
Key Initiatives and Products
YKK’s contributions include:
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Recycled Inputs: Zippers and fastening products made from recycled materials, such as NATULON®, NATULON® Fiber Sourced™, NATULON Plus® with Recycled PET Open Parts, and the Recycled Mono-material Detachable Button & Rivet (recipient of the 2025 Red Dot Award in Sustainable Design).
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Garment Repair & Recycling: Products like Revived Renewal Components that enable longer garment life and easier recycling.
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Supply Chain Transparency: Technologies such as TouchLink® that enhance traceability and sustainability.
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Lifecycle Impact Reduction: Initiatives to reduce environmental impact across product lifecycles.
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Sustainability Vision Updates: Progress on long-term goals outlined in the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050.
Advancing the Circular Economy
YKK focuses on designing products and technologies that maximize material use and keep products in circulation as long as possible. The company plans to:
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Promote the use of recycled materials.
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Design products with repair and recycling in mind.
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Transform waste into new resources.
Through these initiatives, YKK continues to reduce environmental impact while contributing to a sustainable, circular fashion industry.
Conference Details
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Dates: October 13–17, 2025 (Main sessions: October 14–16)
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Venue: Lisbon Congress Centre, Lisbon, Portugal
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Official Website: https://textileexchange.org/conference-2025
