The two mega trends of climate change and digitalization – collectively termed the ‘Third Wave’ – will have a profound impact on the textile value chain. Navdeep Singh Sodhi in this article offers a policy perspective to foster new business models.
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The company wins large-scale order for automation, electrification, quality control systems, motors and drives at world’s first commercial-scale textile recycling plant
A Pakistani denim giant has come up with a garment that produces oxygen and offers sustainable and antibacterial properties according to Pakistan-based Azgard-9.
To create a truly Good Fashion industry disruptive innovation is needed. The good news is game changing technologies can bring real change to the industry, which can offer major leaps forward towards circularity.
Arguably, business as usual in the fashion industry is not sustainable. The industry produces 8 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions while generating 1-1.5 percent of global GDP.
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.
When an organisation reaches its 80th anniversary, there is a strong chance that it has survived several crises over those years. In the case of Swiss Textile Machinery, the association was actually born out of a crisis situation.