Sustainability

In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, Vikas Mehra, CEO, Bangladesh Operations, Pearl Global discusses about how Pearl Global Bangladesh is taking decisive steps to turn cutting waste into valuable raw material, proving that circ

In a candid discussion with Apparel Resources, Faima Ibrahim, Sustainability Lead, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Crystal International Group Ltd., states how Bangladeshi manufacturers are actively pursuing water management as an important part

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.

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

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

Pre-consumer waste like offcuts, chindi (scraps), selvages and sewing-floor discards are quietly eating into margins and sustainability goals. To tackle this growing problem, manufacturers are finding creative and practical ways to deal wit

Once recycled into textile-grade yarn, polyester cannot be recycled again, creating a one-way trip to the landfill/incineration plants. To tackle this, Texfil, a subsidiary of Filatex, a leading polyester yarn manufacturer, has developed wh

Packaging is now getting the much-needed upgrade. From compostable cornstarch pouches to paper made from elephant poo, the industry is proving that sustainability doesn’t end at the stitch. It carries through to the tag, the tape and the

There is an urgent need for the reskilling of apparel sector workers as a result of technological advancements, customer expectations and sustainability regulations which will enable the sector to stay competitive, maintain productivity and