06 December 2022, Mumbai

We are all more connected than ever to one another today. Mobile devices, sensor technology, and digital networking have made this all possible. Future smart factories are becoming a reality thanks to these technologies where key trending issues have been penciled in simply are efficiency, innovation, and enterprises’ digitalization marching sector to the future.

Realizing that there is a palpable keenness being witnessed across sectors and how the apparel sector can be any different in its tryst with the experimentation/chancing upon emerging technologies leading to a great technology demand waiting on the sidelines and subsequent follow-up evaluation affecting the real business processes operationally.

Orderly evolution

The sustained quest of the industrial world to promote smart manufacturing to digitalize conventional/archaic manufacturing processes has led to orderly evolution through industrialization in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The four stages of the industrial revolution are as follows. Utilizing water and steam to speed up mechanized production was the first revolution. The vast output of electricity constituted the second revolution. The third revolution saw the development of information technology powered by electronics, such as telecommunications and microprocessing. Finally, we are in the fourth revolution, where information technology and electronics combine physical, digital, and organic aspects of contemporary human life to enable complete digital connectedness.

How future Factories might look

Future factories will be fully automated, self-maintaining, and self-repairing buildings with minimum human involvement. The quick development of these technologies is helping to introduce new processes and optimize the ones that are already in place.

Mass customization is made possible by an apparel smart factory by reconfiguring the production workflow to be more flexible, modular, and economical. Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and analytics are all used in smart manufacturing.

Furthermore, these technologies enable the factory's operations to operate autonomously with minimal human involvement, learn in real-time, and adapt. Employees can concentrate on higher-level decision-making duties once factories are able to perform the mundane chores.

Tailor-made solutions

A tailor is needed to make clothing specifically for a person. However, store managers, designers, and developers may work together in real-time thanks to the Internet of Things. It aids them in providing a product tailored to a customer. It is also possible to complete the operation without disrupting the entire supply chain.

Boston's Ministry of Supply manufactures blazers, shirts, skirts, and sweaters that customers design themselves using thermal imaging, 3D printing, and 3D knitting technology. These goods don't create any material waste and are additionally tailored to the heat mechanics of the user.

Microfactories; For an automated on-demand apparel factory to handle personalized orders with just one click of the mouse in the future, Amazon submitted a patent in 2017. In order to design such a system, a variety of technologies are needed, including augmented reality and computer vision for design and fitting, 3D printing for manufacturing, computer vision and artificial intelligence for shop floor operations, machine learning for logistics, and robotics for packaging and distribution.

Next Factory of the Future

The shop floor production procedures of clothing/apparel manufacturers are being automated with the aid of CGS Innovations. On a variety of materials, RFID tags are being used to automatically change the sewing machines' settings. Therefore, engineers can easily alter the settings on every machine on the shop floor, reduce expenses, and boost production using digital automation. The fourth revolution is the most important one for the apparel/garment, fashion, and footwear industries since smart factories are popular.

The background of the presently prevailing worldwide economic meltdown and so-called impending recession is mounting up pressure on an already battered manufacturing industry on account of back to the back pandemics of healthcare & Russia's war on Ukraine setbacks underlines particularly the need to ratchet up flexibility and efficiency of production processes to weather the economic tsunami/downturn.

Therefore, the unfolding dynamic scenario of the 'smart factory' manifests the height of this development Integrated user interfaces, let us make no mistakes will still be much-needed requisition at any/most of the factories for fundamental core functionalities.

Where is this taking us?

The fashion and apparel/garment business can communicate with their clients in real-time and provide them with what they need thanks to the industrial revolution, which is unstoppable as it makes use of the factories of the future. We are getting closer to creating the factories of the future as more and more manufacturing equipment and parts integrate sensors and automation technologies and also integrate the core characteristics of this dynamic evolving smart manufacturing concept to the existing mundane production/manufacturing practice/s.

Future factories will utilize systems that are improving, becoming more affordable, and becoming quicker. As a result, these systems are committed to improving the productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness of the manufacture and production of apparel/clothes.

The article is a quest reporting foundational blocks with regard to the fundamental core technologies required to develop the future-generation factories and emerging new kids on the block.

What portends future trending is in general to manufacturing and in particular to the fashion industry which can not be an outlier when the comparison between Digital Factory, Virtual Factory, Smart Manufacturing, and Cloud Manufacturing is fast becoming a prime mover in a digital world.

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 03 December 2022, Mumbai

IPOs and unicorns have created a flywheel effect in the Indian tech startup ecosystem. Some of the small fashion start-ups are looking for innovative ways with a keen eye for design and sustainability is making their mark on the fashion industry in India and abroad and creating a name for Indian design using local artisans and fabrics.

Startup India Innovation platform in the 75th year of India’s independence ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is designed to showcase the spread and depth of entrepreneurship across India and there are several illustrations where Startups could provide solutions to resolve problems.

Innovation is the key

Every crisis can be converted into an opportunity like that of Covid-19 in the larger scheme of things as the true spirit here is a homegrown self-help model.

"Covid-19 is a big crisis and the ‘biggest of the century’ India's entrepreneurs responded to the pandemic by reimagining their businesses, and bouncing back in the face of adversity, embodying the true spirit of a self-reliant India, wherein many of our boys and girls came up with innovative solutions to the problems and, that government was listening to their needs, and its doors are open 24×7", alluded Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, at the ET Startup awards in earlier this year in Bengaluru.

Startup Indian culture today is all about streamlining benefits and flexibility based on caregiver function rather than gender in its pursuit of innovatively attaining gender equality.

A bird's eye view

Since the launch of the Startup India introduction on 16 January 2015 the Indian startup ecosystem has grown to the 3rd largest in the world with over 60,000 startups across 633 districts from all 28 Slates and & 8 Union Territories with their own dedicated Startup Policies.

The fashion and textile sector has the potential to contribute significantly to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of making India a global hub for innovation with a startup ecosystem and as one industry report these are some of the unicorns in the fashion space such as

Fashion Unicorns Companies

1) SHEIN

2) Vinted

3) SSENSE and counting

Facilitating the startup ecosystem

The Indian start-up ecosystem has the ability to transform the country into a center for creativity and invention and considering that India today is one of the best facilitators of harnessing & firing the entrepreneurial visionary spirit which is exemplary.

Just to drive a point home the Indian growth story is a proxy for itself not for the global economy which is the best part of the Indian economy presently and the same can be safely assumed for the Indian Textile Industry.

The article makes a case for it being a lucrative market to enter, and pretty assuringly as many people have already invested given the caveat of the aforementioned thesis arguably building as a prognosis for a sound business case.

Compendious

In this article, we have made a business case for the "Innovation Pivot Framework" a smart tool in the toolkit of budding entrepreneurs looking to carve out a place for themselves committed to solving some real-life problem and identifying some definitive problem statement in their journey of entrepreneurship backed by an approach of innovation, differentiability to justify applications and target markets they have set out for.

The caveat here is that anyone's niche and strength is to adapt the suitable process that ushers to a formulation of the source of competitive advantage resting on the innovation envisioned pathway.

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02 December 2022, Mumbai

India is one of the largest producers and exporters of textiles worldwide. India's textile market was worth more than $100 billion in 2019–20, and its growing exports were worth more than $50 billion. The Indian government gives the textile industry the tools to compete on an international scale, draw investments, and create jobs. Additionally, to be a person's basic needs, textiles have evolved and grown into a fashion statement that generates enormous profits for businesses in India and worldwide.

Considering that the world's textile industry has the inherent capability to take millions of women and men out of impoverishment globally to potentially push for gender equality.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

All of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are enabled and accelerated by gender equality. Implementation of the 2030 Agenda concerning Sustainable Development with consideration for gender presents a chance to advance not only SDG 5 (gender equality) but also the other 16 SDGs.

The most coveted condition that our nation has always yearned for is gender equality in India. Gender equality is now a social and economic challenge and a moral imperative. Human growth and national development are both influenced by gender equality.

Despite being a country with many accomplishments, gender equality in India still receives relatively little recognition.

Advocacy and gender equality

The realization of human rights and SDs are both dependent on gender equality in India. The main goal of gender equality is to create a society where men and women have the same opportunities, obligations, and fairness throughout all aspects of life.

When men and women can equally participate in the distribution of authority and influence, there is equality between the sexes. They are equal, provided they have the same opportunities, financial independence, access to jobs and education, and the chance to pursue their personal goals, interests, and talents.

Gender equality and social inclusion

Gender equality is essential for national and development strategies because it empowers women to make choices that affect their general health and the health of their partners and families. For India to develop from all angles, gender equality is now more critical than ever.

“Reality bites”

Around the world, there are 60 million garment workers, and young women between the ages of 18 and 24 make up 80% of that group—the same age group as the millennial women who read Teen Vogue.

And while women on our respective sides of the globe use fashion to boost our self-esteem and freedom of expression, our voice is suppressed and marginalized in creating them.

She worries about getting paid equally, being sexually or physically harassed by her boss, and staying safe every day at work. We must first raise her by telling her story with respect.

What moves the needle

Gender equality is an undeniable reality. The unsung heroes of the industry are the women who create our apparel/clothing. While the glamorous images of fashion are constantly being presented to us, her story is kept hidden.

Bringing her story to light is one of Remake's primary goals to educate consumers about the human hands behind our apparel/clothing production. But we make it a point to introduce her as the strong, tenacious woman she is rather than as a victim. She is not timid or feeble.

Instead, she's a boss lady like many of us, working hard to provide for her family while dreaming of living her best life. We start to build awareness of the connection between promoting a more responsible supply chain and empowering women by bringing together women from both ends of the supply chain.

Another logical argument mooted by skill development trade experts is that Hiring women in supervisory roles can change the exploitative work culture of apparel/garment manufacturing also furthering the cause of achieving gender equality in the textile workplace.

Historically, a good chunk of the apparel/garment workforce has been young ladies with low/no skills/skillset, and quite common in rural/semi-rural migrant workforce where the apparel/clothing sector offers/serves low-hanging fruit opportunities as arguably within a matter of a couple of months one could become industry ready and good to go.

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 06 December 2022, Mumbai

The gas issue cost the Bangladeshi textile sector $1.75 billion in the last 3 months. The gas problem is impeding textile output. The gas problem is currently the most popular topic of conversation. The topic of raising gas prices is currently quite contentious despite the inadequate supply of gas. Lack of gas, low gas pressure, and rising gas prices are the main issues facing the textile sector.

Recently, gas price increases have been opposed by textile millers, who also call for a more stable gas supply. Any nation's textile sector plays a significant role in economic development. The role of gas as fuel in keeping this economy running is enormous. Gas is the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly fuel utilized in a wide range of processes like dyeing, bleaching, drying, singing, and heat-setting. Bypassing the yarn or cloth over a gas flame to burn the sticking-out material, one might sing.

Gas is the nerve line

The demand for natural gas has grown as a result of rising economic activity. The country currently needs more than 3,800 million cubic feet of gas every day. Distributors provided between 2,600 and 2,700 CFD. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission officials claim that Bangladesh produces more than 75% of the necessary gas and imports about 20%.

Only 5% of the necessary gas was purchased on the global spot market. Due to the gas problem, industrial production in the nation is falling, and power production is being disrupted. Production of fertilizers has also decreased. The gas problem is affecting both homes and businesses.

Gas is the new oil

Gas is the most economical fuel in the textile industry. Nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and other gases are all used as fuel in the textile industry. We are used to colored textiles fading and changing colors due to nitrogen gas and oxygen scavengers. The benefits of nitrogen gas for manufacturing and processing textiles have gone unrecognized. Nitrogen is one of the chemical substances that are most frequently used in industrial manufacturing operations. Due to its inertness, this gas is commonly used in textile mills.

Aerial view

In the nation's largest industrial centers, including Savar, Narayanganj, Dhamrai, Manikganj, Gazipur, and Chittagong, the textile and apparel/garment industries (T&C) are experiencing gas shortages. Textile mills needed a pressure of at least 10 pounds per square inch (PSI) to operate continuously.

But as of late, the pressure has dropped as low as 1.5 PSI. Due to the ongoing gas problem caused by a pipeline break, 500 textile, and apparel/clothing (T&A) factories are operating at 50% of their potential or less.

The demand of the textile industries cannot be satisfied by the national grid for the generation of captive electricity. The gas crisis is also caused by a lack of liquefied natural gas supply. If the LNG supply rises from roughly 600 million cubic feet per day to 800, the situation will be lessened. Due to the recent Suez Canal issue, there is a lack of gas.

Implications of the Inadequate Gas Supply

The article is an effort to size up the impending adverse impact of loss & abnormal rise in cost due to insufficient gas availability/access coupled with economic impacts of inflationary forces, hikes in interest rates, and not to mention depreciating global currencies on the back of unusually strong greenback/US$ as no country is insulated today to derisk, given that the nation rises to the status of becoming 2nd largest apparel exporter globally;

Therefore, so no prize for guessing that the aggregate demand for gas for the garment/apparel industry is only rising fast owing to its inherent dependence on the trade dynamics of textiles upstream and mid-stream if there is a case to be made. As the problem of short supply persists compelling apparel/readymade garment (RMG) makers to keep their units idle sometimes/underutilization of capacities for several hours leading to a rise in unit economics and criminal loss of productivity/efficiency loss which is for the nation heavily dependent on this sector 'A Catastrophic Fall'.

So, the sector is badly/critically looking at the government to address the issue which has led to growth headwinds and help them sail through/navigate out of the unprecedented energy price & supply crisis lest Bangladesh loses its market competitiveness unless there is some radical change in this dynamic situation.

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 03 December 2022, Mumbai

At the outset, it is not out of the place underscoring today the message that it is more of a business imperative for Apparel brands as like any other sector where the need to digitize to survive & thrive in an increasingly intrusive digital world is paramount.

Against the backdrop of evolving/ever-changing dynamic business environment in the wake of constant consumer demands, amid fierce competition; Knowing that the apparel industry inherently has a very intricate, complicated long global supply chain (GSCs) network. Given the dire need presently for global supply chains in the form of growth 'Investability Quotient (IQ)', simple business philosophy, Supply chain mapping technology, and work ethos filtering all the variables in pursuit of operational & manufacturing excellence.

The argument will go way beyond the floor to logistics meeting consumers' aspirations to adhere to social compliance standards, and regulatory requirements literally in all spheres of the corporate universe whereas the common denominator remains that tech-enabled solutions play a pivotal/coveted role like never before.

A globally famous quotable quote from Jonathan Byrnes, a renowned Professor, at MIT, “Many supply chains are perfectly suited to the needs that the business had 20 years ago.”

Technology trends shaping the industry

The execution challenge starts when you let technology take over and expect action-oriented, scientifically underpinned, and transformational as one bit is that intrusion of tech intervention needs the business leaders to be on the top of the agenda and in a mindset to replace the human interface with technology in part or complete for the technology good effects to play out in this diverse world.

Sourcing reimagined; Actionability in terms of pushing a concerted effort when the systems are falling apart under the multiple challenges of looming downward risk to growth, where supply chains are breaking down; the writing is very clear on the walls entrepreneurs need to take positions on the degree of tech intervention needed to mitigate/derisk business models building supply chain resilience, augmenting productivity, efficiencies, scalability when speed to market is the mantra to turnaround the business fortunes.

Times when transparency, traceability, and sustainability are the key issues. The growing sectoral influence of blockchain technology is evident and palpable and, there is a case for its intervention even in the apparel supply chains, the use of blockchain replaces the centralized conventional distribution system which may not be as great/robust with a decentralized immutable ledger which is so much easier integrating the supply chain stakeholders/actors that too all with the real-time information sounding music to ears as in nutshell it is a power of collaboration at play.

In the bargain, incredibly the blockchain serves a bigger purpose acting as a smart traceability aid/tool besides taking businesses meaningfully go down the road to sustainable growth.

ESG Technology Solutions

ESG technology facilitates business enterprises to go down the path of accomplishing ESG goals, digital enterprise solutions, and tech smart products to get workplaces more informed, sorted, agile, and nimble to respond to the dynamic business-changing landscape in the world's new emerging paradigm.

The pandemic has provided a wake-up call for investors and the climate change scenario has accelerated the adoption of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. With the push for Sustainable Development Goals and the climate action movement gaining momentum, the sustainability framework is changing rapidly around the globe.

In India, ESG issues have become far more widespread as regulators are stepping up to the changes result of which proposed initiatives, procedures, and action plans for ESG frameworks and other related ESG standards will be turned out in the coming years.

As we move ahead the enterprise's success will depend on how well it checks the boxes right in this competitive landscape.

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 01 December 2022, Mumbai

As Bangladesh celebrates 51 years of its independence this December having won this milestone under the unprecedented & remarkably outstanding leadership of the father of its nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the indomitable spirit & supreme sacrifices of 3 million martyrs whom the nation can never forget.

Momentous event

Historically December is not only the symbol of its national pride but also an envious inspiration making the nation what we know today brimming with confidence marching forward hitting new milestones as the country is soon expected to be robbed of the tag of LDC (Low developed country), as 'Bangladesh is scheduled to graduate on 24 November 2026 (states the General Assembly resolution)'. BGMEA's latest statement also echoes the mood mentioning that this is what makes us indomitable as a nation, underlining the nation's commitment and the spirit to devote all of us in letter and spirit better to our economic freedom. Furthermore, on the first day of this great month of victory, the nation throws back with serious respect and revere making Bangladesh world-ready and world Bangladesh-ready commemorating the memorial of all the heroes who valiantly sacrificed lives to help our great country earn independence/sovereignty.

Contextualizing in the run-up to the recently concluded maiden celebrated weeklong event of the famed Apparel industry namely ‘Made in Bangladesh Week 2022’ with the theme “Care for Fashion” demonstrating the true spirit of the nation called Bangladesh.

BGMEA in their official communiqué underpinned that the underlying aim of this humongous exercise was to create imagery and branding of the country's famed apparel industry and through the platform/forum let the wider stakeholders assemble, ideate, deliberate/interact through storytelling and chalk out the envisioned future roadmap/road ahead aligning the vision 2030 harmoniously.

The event was inaugurated by none other than Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, M.P. who was the Chief Guest on 13 November 2022, and placing it on record the spirited event was the first public in-person event in previous over 2 years she attended. The No-brainer garment/RMG/apparel industry always takes prominence in Bangladesh's economic history given that the nation sees a lot of headroom in the apparel story in coming years.

Bangladesh's tryst with the apparel industry

Bangladesh is the second-largest apparel/clothes supplier to the EU and the world. The business environment thus far is optimistic and the fact of the matter is they are looking at seizing the emerging opportunity of "China Plus One Or Friend Shoring" evolving world's geopolitics landscape presents in the efforts to make the supply chain resilient. Placing it on record, the nation exports ‘Made in Bangladesh’ apparel in excess of 160 countries globally. The industry’s quest for excellence coupled with strong determination and concrete actions has earned Bangladesh glory as one of the safest, green, and ethical garment sourcing hubs in the world.

BGMEA: A vision for a sustainable future, a better future

According to BGMEA, Bangladesh's website," The readymade garments industry (RMG) has a catalytic action for the economic development of the nation and is a critical economic force multiplier since last few decades. The proud "Made in Bangladesh" tag has also brought fame, and glory to the country, earning it a prestigious place & stature connecting this brand across the global supply chains making it a credible partner to global brands, retailers, and wholesalers of repute through the years.

Furthermore, a nation, which was once termed by cynics a "bottomless basket" has now become a "basket full of wonders." The country with its limited resources in the textile supply chain and being dependant on key raw materials from other nations has incredibly been achieving a respectable 6% annual average GDP growth rate supporting it and bringing about remarkable social and human development in its changing economic and demographic landscape".

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 05 December 2022, Mumbai

It is sanguine to assume virtual fashion is a way of dressing digitally as we are living in a digital era today realizing anyone freaks/loves to go for apparel/clothes shopping, barring the inconvenience/hassle that is the trial room experience.

The principle of virtual fashion is all about experiential/personalizing 3D virtual shopping environments as a persuasive selling tool in the evolving dynamic field of 3D virtual reality (VR) retailing to capture in effect both mindscape and ultimately slice of shopper's wallet. Virtual Fashion is all set to make a real mark in the fashion space and is poised to address real-time problems.

Opportunities abound

Making a case for Virtual Fashion let us say, if you like couture/designer outfits, availing and accessing this technique, the visible outcomes are not only it permits one to wear it digitally but also helps check what are critical pieces in terms of seeing the fit and the looks knowing wearer how she can carry herself.

Interestingly it is a harmonious blend of fantasy and reality enabling the process of buying and wearing apparel/clothes made purely out of pixels.

You have guessed right that after all, Virtual fashion is merely one step away, primarily the sustainability concerns, secondarily but also making democratizing fashion to all and one irrespective of size and gender. Again under this mode, the tech enables smart surprises such as the product getting capable of identifying a person, and displaying apparel/garments on them in real-time making it in some sense a measurable action.

Multifaceted applications

The Fabricant, Amsterdam's fashion brand supposed to be very innovative, trendsetter interestingly is one of the early movers facilitating people to try on apparel/attire digitally.

This technology supports infinite user applications that can capably go way beyond the conventional use in the realms of fashion stores space, and fashion designing thus enabling in robust manner fashion designers & e-commerce websites to curate/personalizing/premiumization regardless of sex and size to let them stay relevant; help democratize both maintain a sustainable presence tackling the challenges of building prototype designs/early concept art models also creating a leeway for successfully testing/underpinning validation all virtually ahead of indiscreet spending on materials, as technically it is a friend of resource conservation what one would have to physically manifest through a mindless number of designs and permutations as hitherto was the case.

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02 December 2022, Mumbai

Industry leaders scarcely highlighted fast fashion during the COP27 summit, instead emphasizing the need for regulation and the use of renewable energy in factories. Even if the biggest names in fashion have committed to reducing their carbon footprint, quick fashion is currently all the rage.

Apparel/Clothing companies and manufacturers highlighted global warming at COP27 as a chance to show off their climate pledges. However, several acknowledged their commitment to cut emissions in half by 2030.

Stepping back into history when Marquee 'Global Brands Signed' up to the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action at the COP24 summit, 2018 pledging seriously to cut down emissions by 30 percent through 2030 at the same time ambitiously had set targets ahead of themselves to be net-zero emitters by say 2050.

It is like a chicken or egg story in some sense the thesis of pull or pushes in the apparel industry to go green if the consumer is sensitized as long as she has made an irreversible choice for opting for the green product then the key components of supply chain building blocks will start to fall into place.

Going gung-ho over Organic?

India is currently the world's top producer of organic cotton. Although organic cotton is expanding quickly, it still makes up a tiny portion of the overall cotton market—about 0.2% of the entire cotton production. Environment-friendly techniques and supplies are used to grow organic cotton. India overtook Turkey as the market leader after seeing its production rise by 292% to 73,702 metric tonnes, or over half of global organic cotton production.

As a result, organic cotton was produced on 161,000 hectares in 22 countries, yielding 668 581 bales or 145,872 tonnes. Syria, Turkey, China, Tanzania, the United States, Uganda, Peru, Egypt, and Burkina Faso are significant additional organic cotton producers.

Water Footprint in Textiles

The textile and fashion industry arguably is one of the water's thirstiest sectors as its long supply chain is regarded to be the heaviest water consumer from fibre production to finished product. The industry's environmental effect, however, is not only dependent on the amount of water it uses.

Since cotton can require a significant amount of water for irrigation, organic standards do not set water usage restrictions. The ethical treatment of cotton workers is another example. "Contrary to popular belief, most cotton is not environmentally friendly”.

Transparency & sustainability

Transparency in the supply chain is still essential. Consumers should ensure that everything they wear or use complies with reasonable standards and certification procedures and that it comes from an open and transparent supply chain.

Players must therefore comprehend the necessity for ecological or organic fabrics, "said Organic Exchange's Ms. Anne Gillespie. One of the best paths forward for the sustainable textile and apparel ((T&A) industry is the ongoing study into creating biodegradable and fully recyclable raw materials for textile and apparel/clothing manufacturing.

Although more expensive, biodegradable fabrics are a promising concept in theory. Despite starting from a tiny foundation, the demand for biodegradable polyester is reportedly expanding by roughly 30% annually.

Fiber Eco-Review

The article takes a serious note of evaluating when it comes to apparel/clothing, the rate of purchase and disposal has dramatically increased through the period.

Different strokes for different folks; Without proving any point Cotton, is one of the most commonly used and quite versatile fiber used in apparel/clothing making, with each step of the apparel/clothing life cycle leaving potential environmental impact & significant footprint.

Sustainable fibre; The logical argument is that wool is a natural and renewable protein fibre & unquestionably quite similar to any mainstream textile fibre of the textile industry. Wool is very environmentally friendly on the market but is frequently disregarded.

Wool uses less water and chemicals than cotton and is naturally renewable and biodegradable. It is also not made of petroleum. The case in point is, polyester another popularly used manufactured fiber, is made from petroleum which again leaves a potential environmental impact.

Additionally, wool has a "Wholesome image" that is frequently connected to animals but is challenging to define or measure, making it different from cotton, a plant.

Without making a B/W conclusion Sustainability, Recycling, and Circular Economy are the other forces exerting influence over the growth of the MMF (Man Made Fibre) Industry in the times when concepts like green financing as a unified policy to give money investors have amid growing concerns around ESG are quite a buzz.

Everything Old Is New Again

The presence of companies such as ThredUP and Poshmark that cater to the demand for inexpensive and ecological alternatives to new clothes will push growth in the coming years.

Cutting out the noise to bust a myth/stereotype meeting the holistic/well-rounded sustainability target is posed with enormous odds/super challenges for an industry of this size and scale anywhere globally, given that the apparel industry is saddled with long and complicated intricate supply chains running trans borders in most cases.

The new, long-lasting macro trends toward sustainability must be addressed by textile and apparel ((T&C) manufacturers or designers. Sustainability concern is central to the inherent value chain rather than being done as a marketing tool, but a way forward for direct future research to The March Ahead.

Retailers and brands are searching for specific characteristics in their new eco-textile programs. This is a long-term strategy for the world and business, not a fad.

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30 November 2022, Mumbai

A global authority on Merino wool called "The Woolmark Company" owns the Woolmark logo, a prestigious quality assurance symbol incredibly applied to more than five billion products interestingly across numerous categories. The Woolmark is a legitimate uniquely positioned brand representing a commitment between woolgrowers, brands, and consumers on the authenticity/quality of the fibre through the decades and ranks amongst the most recognized logos embedded deeply in the minds and hearts globally in consumers' minds.

Differentiabilty

The article decodes the Merino wool longest considered unquestionably as the softest wool produced worldwide and considering this premium natural fibre's goodness been globally arguably the finest wool type. It is no more a well-kept secret that it has an inherent superlative range of natural qualities giving it an edge over the other varieties/types likes of ultra-soft nature of it making it a second-skin and the immaculate fall & drape quality is something unique to it.

Quality attributes

The short message here is that it is more of a fibre of choice today across seasons/continents/clothing needs anywhere in the world and the credit goes to Australia wool-growing community having an outstandingly advanced wool industry as a testament.

It does not surprise many this fibre is univocally admired, adored universally by fashion and apparel manufacturers, and designers for its unparalleled robust quality and distinct versatility, something enough to make it apt for multi-use cases spanning from luxury fashion to high-performance activewear, winterwear, and many surprisingly innovative applications.

Therefore, it is vital to outline and highlight its innate competitive characteristics within the wool space in the market are made it well-known to get it the premium it deserves.

Symbol of status

Despite the early-stage processing having relocated from Europe to China Wool predominantly enjoys premium ratings vis-à-vis other fibre types for the given feel-good luxury attributes and is perceived to be a value-for-money fibre.

Contextualizing this commercial imperative & the perceived positioning it enjoys in the consumers' mind in the markets considering that its maximum use and sales come out of western/developed/advanced economies/cold countries where an average per capita is quite supportive of wool's positive associations with outright luxury across multi-use cases such as apparel and so forth.

Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes

Sustainable fibre; The logical argument is that wool is a natural and renewable protein fibre & unquestionably quite similar to any mainstream textile fibre of the textile industry, and is open to the scrutiny of its environmental performance given the clamour of climate change getting only getting louder.

It is safe to assume in the case of 'Australian Merino wool', sustainability concern is central to the inherent value chain rather than being done as a marketing tool, but a way forward for direct future research to The March Ahead.

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