Sustainability

How Vikram Turned Climate Pressure Into A Business Opportunity With Ivy Decarb

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Vikram stood on the noisy, humid floor of his mid-sized dyehouse in Surat, feeling the squeeze from every direction. On his desk sat a stark reality: energy expenses were up 15% this quarter, eroding their already thin margins. In his inbox was a sharp email from a key European apparel brand,

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Ivy Decarb: Decarbonizing Your Processes And Enhance Your Productivity In Textile Value Chain

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

As sustainability regulations tighten in major markets, decarbonisation is becoming a key factor in global textile sourcing. For manufacturers, proving measurable carbon reductions now determines access to brands, finance and export markets. Ivy Decarb, a pragmatic marketplace platform, connects textile mills, machinery manufacturers, financial institutions and global

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Can China’s Textile Sector Go Low-Carbon At Scale?

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

China’s textile and apparel industry sits at the very heart of the global fashion economy. From fibres to finished garments, few countries can match the scale, speed and integration of its manufacturing ecosystem. Accounting for over half of global fibre production and nearly one-third of global apparel exports, China has long been the backbone of […]

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Textiles Secretary Leads ESG Meet, Calls For Cluster-Led Sustainability

Textile Insights June 5, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles convened the fourth meeting of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Task Force on June 3rd in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao and brought together key stakeholders from across the textile value chain. Senior officials present included Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry

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Gokaldas Exports Joins As Sustainability Partner At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

Gokaldas Exports, one of India’s largest textile and apparel manufacturers and exporters, has officially announced its role as a Sustainability Partner at Bharat Tex 2025, one of the premier global textile events. This collaboration highlights the company’s steadfast commitment to sustainable manufacturing, eco-friendly practices, and driving the adoption of a

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CITI Launches MDP On ESG For Advancing Sustainability In Textiles

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has inaugurated its three-day residential Management Development Program (MDP) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) campus. The programme aims to enhance sustainability practices within the textile industry through comprehensive training workshops. Chandrima