Sustainability

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

In a candid conversation with Apparel Resources, Kazuki Morise, Manager - South Asia and Middle East Market Development Section, Bemberg discusses about the premium Bemberg fibre which is both biodegradable and compostable and is known for

In an exclusive discussion with Apparel Resources, Azeezur Rahman Khan, Country Development Representative for The Woolmark Company in Bangladesh and GM-Thianis Apparels, discusses about the cost dynamics of sustainable production, the grow

With the US scaling back its focus on climate action, industry leaders give their opinions regarding its impact on the sustainability efforts of apparel manufacturers and their future trajectory.