By S. Murugan The summer had arrived early that year — not gently, not politely, but like an uninvited guest kicking down the door. In Gujarat, the spinning mill where I visited as a ‘process co-ordinator’, workers joked that the sun had taken a personal interest in them. But no one laughed for
The greatest health risks in the textile industry do not necessarily come from wearing the finished product. They can arise during its manufacture. Workers in dyeing, finishing and coating facilities may be exposed daily to chemicals, solvents and processes that, without proper management, can lead to occupational disease, long-term disability and, in severe cases,
Shahi Exports has outlined a comprehensive strategy to tackle rising heat stress across its manufacturing operations, calling for greater collaboration between brands and suppliers as climate change reshapes working conditions in the apparel industry. With more than 50 manufacturing facilities and a workforce of over 100,000 employees, the company said thermal comfort has














