Sustainability

Beyond Production: A Deep-Dive Webinar on Use-Phase & End-of-Life Impact

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (UTC+05:30) Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi.
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Fashion for Good launches Project FAE (Feedstock Activation Europe) to develop the sorting and pre-processing infrastructure needed to channel non-rewearable post-consumer textiles into textile-to-textile (T2T) recycling at scale. The project is a practical response to one of the most pressing problems in textile circularity: making post-consumer waste a viable, commercially competitive raw material for recyclers.

Led by Fashion for Good, the project unites brand partners adidas, BESTSELLER and Inditex, alongside a wide network of sorters, recyclers, and ecosystem partners working together to turn findings into lasting infrastructure change.

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), in collaboration with SU.RE, successfully hosted the first edition of the ECO-STITCH Sustainability Conclave on April 3, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, alongside FAB Show 2026.

The conclave was inaugurated by Smt. Vrunda Desai, Textile Commissioner – Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Speaking at the inauguration, she expressed, “I am really very happy that we have a day -long conclave, where all industry leaders and stakeholders would be putting in ideas of how to make strides for a more sustainable and ecological environment and how to make India more Atmanirbhar.

Sustainability Isn't a Cost. Its a Filter.

Most textile businesses still treat sustainability as a line item, something to budget
for, report on, and manage down. That framing is the problem.
Global buyers aren't asking suppliers to be sustainable out of goodwill. They're using
sustainability performance as a sourcing filter.
According to a 2025 OECD study, over 80% of garment and footwear brands now require sustainability certifications from suppliers, with regulatory compliance cited as a key driver alongside risk and traceability.

Textile Sustainability: A Structural Metamorphosis Underway
A quick fact sheet
The textile and fashion industry is widely recognized as one of the world's largest polluters, frequently cited in reports as the second most polluting industry after oil, and a major contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, often ranked behind energy and agriculture. Citation: Down To Earth
Sustainability in the global textile industry is no longer incremental (being no more a choice rather necessity)—it is undergoing a structural metamorphosis/shift driven by regulation push/consumer pull, investor pressure (Investments are been seen from ESG lens), and shifting consumer expectations against a background of changing lifestyle landscape. 

ReHubs will be hosting a virtual press event on Monday 23rd March, 11am-12pm CET to coincide with the launch of the new ReHubs x BCG report and we would like to warmly invite you to join us. 

This press event will provide an overview of the new report, ‘Advancing Textile Circularity – Europe’s textile waste challenge: Scaling Textile-to-Textile requires enabling mechanisms’, why we developed it and key insights. As well as offer space for questions and discussion with ReHubs leadership.
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Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, covered the Bharat Tex 2026 launch on March 11, 2026, featuring excerpts from H'ble Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, Government of India.
Advocacy for trans-seasonal clothing approach to scale up volumes and in turn improve/shore up India’s apparel exports market share.
Scale holds the key for success; India must move towards higher scale, higher value and 12-month garment manufacturing to achieve a $350 billion textile economy and $100 billion exports by 2030-31, textiles minister Giriraj Singh alluded to Wednesday while addressing on Bharat Tex 2023 inauguration ceremony.

Renewable Energy Strategy & Investment Planning in Indian Textiles: From Cost Centre to Competitive Advantage.

In textile manufacturing, energy isn't merely a utility cost—it's the biggest driver of expenses and carbon emissions. From spinning and weaving to dyeing and finishing, every process guzzles power. Factor in soaring grid tariffs, volatile coal prices, and buyers' strict decarbonization demands, and energy choices have escalated from operations to C-suite imperatives.
Beyond Basic Solar
For Indian textile firms, renewables demand sophisticated planning synced with production loads, state open-access rules, captive power models, steam needs, and ROI timelines.

Bharat Tex 2026 Launch: H'ble Minister Giriraj Singh Highlights Record Growth and AI-Driven Future

Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, covered the Bharat Tex 2026 launch on March 11, 2026, featuring excerpts from H'ble Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, Government of India.

I would like to thank the committee, the Additional Secretary, and the entire team. When there was a little imbalance in the middle, our team was as restless as yours. Today, I can say that Bharat Tex has seen unprecedented growth over the last 24-25 months—whether in exhibitors or participating countries, the numbers have jumped from 111 to 141, or even could have been 100.

Launch Speech at the Third Bharat Tex Trade Fair: Celebrating India's Textile Resilience and Global Strength. 

Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, covered the Bharat Tex 2026 launch dated 11th March, 2026, featuring excerpts from Neelam Shami Rao Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Bharat Tex 2026. 
It's my pleasure to introduce and thank you, Honorable Minister Sir, for inviting me. I also extend warm greetings to our colleague Rohitji, the captains and members of the industry, representatives from various organizations, and friends from across India.

Bharat Tex 2026: Elevating India's Textile Legacy

Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, covered the Bharat Tex 2026 launch today, featuring excerpts from Bhadresh Dodhia, Co-Chairman, Bharat Tex 2026.
We have successfully concluded the last two editions, and I am happy to announce the next event.

I extend my deepest gratitude to our Honourable Minister of Textile, Shri Giriraj ji, for his persistent knowledge and unwavering commitment. Sir, thank you, and we keep having your aashirvaad on this.

Bharat Tex 2026 Set to Elevate India’s Global Textile Leadership

Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, covered the Bharat Tex 2026 launch today, featuring excerpts from Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

We have successfully concluded the last two editions, and I am delighted to announce the next edition of the event.

At the outset, I extend my deepest gratitude to our Honourable Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, whose practical leadership and unwavering support have been instrumental in taking this initiative forward.