As consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental cost of fast fashion, 2018 is predicted be the year
that sustainability goes mainstream. Advances in textile process innovations can lead to sustainable
development while at the same time improving efficiencies and enhancing profits. GOTS has been organising
international and regional events since 2015. ‘GOTS India Seminar 2018’ is the third event in India organised
by GOTS. Earlier events in Mumbai and New Delhi were highly appreciated by participants and industry.
The seminar is scheduled to be held on 29th May 2018 in Le Méridien Coimbatore, India. The theme for this
seminar is ‘Sustainability as Key to Business Efficiency’. Stakeholders and actors from organic textile supply
chains shall come together and contemplate positive initiatives to achieve business efficiency through
sustainable practices.
Through focused and challenging discussions, this one-day seminar shall address pressing issues relevant to the
organic textiles industry. It shall equip delegates with best practices and know how relating to the biggest
opportunities – and challenges – help transforming their supply chains to achieve efficiency through
sustainability.
The seminar shall look at key issues such as:
? Sustainability in Fashion Industry: What are the current trends in eco-fashion domain? What are the
priorities and experiences of conscious buyers? How are Indian and international brands integrating organic
textiles in their product offerings?
? Chemical and Environmental Compliance: What are the latest requirements in GOTS? How does it keep pace with
technical research and market requirements? What are the current trends in environmental compliances? What
needs to be tested? Where should it be tested?
? Future of compliances and standards: What are the latest challenges? How are other stakeholders in the market
setting their requirements? How can organisations collaborate to reduce double working?
Contact: Sumit Gupta, Seminar Coordinator. Email: gupta@global-standard.org. Mobile: +91 9892270594