Browsing: Apparels & Garments

Fashion industry is a massive contributor to land, air and water pollution. Yashraj Bhaiya, Director, Label Varsha explains the impact of fashion’s toxic ecosystem on the climate and what to look for in brands when it comes to sustainability.

India is working to be a global hub in the man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles segments, including setting up five integrated textiles parks, a testing lab and starting a Focused Product Scheme, according to textiles secretary Ravi Capoor.

A four-year study by the Renewal Workshop revealed 82 per cent of what is considered apparel and textile waste can actually be renewed and resold, effectively meaning brands are ‘sitting on their next supply chain’, it said.

To better serve brands that rely on South American and European-made textiles, Hyosung is advancing its global spandex position by investing in its creora manufacturing facilities based in Araquari (SC) Brazil and in the Cerkezkoy area of Turkey

Canadian companies increasingly look at sourcing readymade garments from India and Indian apparel manufacturers have huge potential to increase its share in the Canadian market, according to Indian High Commissioner in Canada Ajay Bisaria.