Fuelled by long-term environmental impact and evolving consumer expectations, sneaker brands are now actively investing in natural and low-impact alternatives such as hemp yarns, bio-based rubbers and compostable or recyclable plastics.
Business
-
-
In a candid conversation with Apparel Resources, Rajeev Gupta, Joint MD, RSWM Ltd., discusses about his favourite travel destinations, preferred car, hobbies and passion and also his must-read books. He also gives insights on AI, work-life
-
Aabharnam stretches itself beyond being more than just a label to a cultural movement. From Banaras to Chanderi, it champions rare weaving techniques such as Tanchoi, Kadhua and Meenakari in luxurious silks.
-
In India, BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) framework now makes ESG disclosures mandatory for the country’s top 1,000 listed companies. Policies like EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) are pushing brands to t
-
From Trent’s Zudio, Reliance Retail’s Yousta, ABFRL’s Style Up and Shoppers Stop’s InTune to Max Fashion by Landmark Group, Vishal Mega Mart, V Mart, Citykart, V2 Retail and Baazar Style—every major player has sunk its teeth deep
-
With digital tools like SGS SMART and SGS Cares, full-scope PFAS testing, SGS is helping Indian exporters meet the world's toughest sustainability standards. In an exclusive interview with AR, Dipjyoti Bannerjee, Executive Director, SGS wal
-
The real test for India’s readymade garment exporters has already begun after the doubling of US tariffs on India. From vertically integrated exporters to the mid-sized operators, every player is feeling the squeeze. Orders are being put
-
Afsana Ferdousi, Fashion Designer, in discussion with Apparel Resources, talks about the need for Bangladesh to move beyond being merely a ‘global manufacturing powerhouse’ to build and promote its own local brands with global appeal.
-
Manufacturing
“We Embrace New Tech But Only If It Works On The Ground”: Shovon Islam, MD, Sparrow Group
In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, Shovon Islam, MD, Sparrow Group shares how Sparrow’s bold investments in automation, data integration and sustainability tech are transforming one of the country’s largest apparel export






