SFA

The Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability throughout the cashmere supply chain, encompassing all stages from herders in remote grazing regions to global retailers. The organization works to establish and implement a comprehensive global sustainability standard for cashmere production, with the aim of preserving and restoring fragile grassland ecosystems, promoting responsible land management, and reducing the environmental impact traditionally associated with cashmere production. In addition to environmental stewardship, the SFA emphasizes high standards of animal welfare, ensuring that cashmere goats are treated ethically and responsibly.

The organization also focuses on supporting the livelihoods of herding communities by securing fair and equitable economic returns for all participants along the supply chain, including local herders, processors, manufacturers, and international retailers. Through these efforts, the SFA ensures that internationally traded cashmere is produced in a manner that is environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable, contributing to the long-term resilience of both natural ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.