Sustainability

Traditionally, sustainability was always believed to be a combination of 4Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover, while, as clarity on sustainability is increasing amongst the industry stakeholders, it’s become 4R+1U where U represents

Inversa, the Florida-based start-up, creates highly durable fish leather from the invasive lionfish that not only solves the environmental crisis but also protects biodiversity at the same time. Such sustainable leather can be used in fashi

The product baskets of some Indian and German trims companies distinctly show how they are continuously increasing their thrust on sustainable aspects. Along with products, their manufacturing set-up even encompasses sustainability. Freuden

There is a growing awareness about sustainability amongst the industry now, but, what’s more fascinating is to see the same vigour and enthusiasm amongst Indian apparel firms that was until now seen mostly in the Western part of the world

Natural dye alternatives are at the forefront of textile industry’s sustainability, with companies such as BioDye’s natural innovations and The Woolmark Company’s wool dyeing education and sourcing platform.

For the past few years, many factories, reportedly, have not been preferring to hire female operators to avoid issues such as sexual harassment, and thus ‘save money’ on social security. For these factories, it is also easy to deal with

It seems sustainable fashion is an emerging standard that a new generation of designers in India are aspiring for. With the use of natural fabrics and dyes, brands are embracing this new shift in the world of the clothing industry.

British value-for-money retailer Marks & Spencer’s POWER (Providing Opportunities to Women for Equal Rights) programme has had far-reaching impacts not only on women, but on their households and communities. Since its initial pilot phase

At the global level, consistent efforts are being taken up proactively by several Governments and buyers towards environmental protection. India is also pacing up with the global trends as manufacturers are closely associating with global f