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Fashion Network
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Indian textile giant Arvind and Fashion for Good unveil low-carbon textile factory project
Indian textile giant Arvind and Fashion for Good, a platform that brings together brands and manufacturers to promote sustainable innovation, plan to build a low-impact textile facility for woven and knitted cotton fabrics in Gujarat, western India. The project will establish an industrial unit that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 93% compared to a conventional factory. Arvind and Fashion for Good also project that the facility will save 60 liters of water for every kilogram of fabric produced. The partners aim to create the industry's first near-zero carbon textile production facility. They view the initiative as the starting point for Future Forward Factories India, a program that accelerates the deployment of innovative textile manufacturing sites. 'By developing a master plan and partnering with Arvind to build a factory that addresses tier 2 manufacturing challenges, we can implement tangible solutions that drive systemic change,' said Katrin Ley, managing director of Fashion for Good. The partners announced the project at the Global Fashion Summit, a key event focused on sustainable innovation in the textile industry, held June 3–5 in Copenhagen. Fashion for Good, launched in 2017, counts major industry players among its participants, including Bestseller, C&A, Chanel, Inditex (Zara), Kering, Levi Strauss & Co., Norrøna, On, Otto Group (Bonprix), Patagonia, PVH Corp., Zalando, as well as Arvind, Birla Cellulose and PDS Limited.
Fashion United
04-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Fashion for good and Arvind limited partner to create more sustainable textile factories in India
Fashion for Good, the global innovation platform with a hub in Amsterdam, launched a project for more sustainable textile production in India, in partnership with Arvind Limited, one of India's largest textile manufacturers. The joint initiative, called Future Forward Factories , focused on making textile factories more sustainable. The project consisted of two main components: the development of a blueprint for sustainable textile production and, secondly, the construction of a physical factory in India in which these innovative processes would be applied. The factory could emit up to 93 percent fewer greenhouse gases than conventional production processes, according to the press release. India is a key country for the production and export of textiles and clothing. It is among the largest players in the global textile industry and has an extensive infrastructure for the production of yarns, fabrics and garments. With millions of people working in the sector, India forms an essential hub within the global fashion chain – particularly in the Tier two factories, where dyeing, washing and other processing operations take place. It is precisely these factories that account for a large proportion of the industry's environmental impact. 'With Future Forward Factories, we took decisive action to catalyse transformation through both knowledge sharing and practical implementation,' said Katrin Ley, managing director of Fashion for Good. 'By developing a blueprint and, together with Arvind, building a factory that addresses Tier two challenges – where a large proportion of CO₂ emissions, water and chemical use takes place – we demonstrated that large-scale change is possible.' Arvind Limited is one of India's largest textile manufacturers, with 42,000 employees. The company is known as a pioneer in more sustainable production processes. For example, Arvind worked on improved water management through waterless applications and technological applications that reduce chemicals during the clothing production process. Punit Lalbhai, Executive Vice Chairman of Arvind Limited, shared in the press release: 'As a leader in the textile sector, Arvind is committed to developing sustainable production practices. With both a blueprint and an innovative facility, we wanted to show that these technologies are applicable at scale.' The initiative officially launched during the Global Fashion Summit 2025 in Copenhagen. Future Forward Factories also called on other suppliers to participate. The blueprint is open-source. This means that it can be further adapted in collaboration. The open-source blueprint was made public in September 2025. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fashion for Good, Arvind partner to target sustainability in Tier 2 factories
The initiative from Fashion for Good and Arvind targets Tier 2 factories, which are critical to the supply chain, with the goal of making them environmentally sustainable while maintaining financial feasibility. Fashion for Good explains the two-pronged project involves creating a detailed framework for eco-friendly production practices and establishing an advanced manufacturing site designed to achieve up to a 93% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions relative to traditional factory operations. This implementation signifies a substantial financial commitment to transitioning from theoretical innovations to tangible, proven solutions that are both commercially and environmentally sound. Arvind's proposed new facility in Gujarat, India, will focus on cotton woven and knit production and is expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 93% compared to traditional manufacturing processes. The site is designed to conserve approximately 60 litres of water per kilogram of fabric produced, positioning it as the industry's inaugural near net-zero textile production hub. The blueprint not only emphasises environmental impact reductions but also concentrates on ensuring the commercial success of a 'Future Forward Factory'. It includes exploring subsidies, grants, and incentives to bridge the gap between current practices and these innovative methods. The viability of this physical facility depends on funding support from industry stakeholders to make the cutting-edge innovations economically feasible. Fashion for Good managing director Katrin Ley said: 'We are at a critical moment in the fashion industry's journey towards sustainability. With Future Forward Factories, we are taking decisive action to catalyse transformation through both knowledge-sharing and practical implementation. "By developing a blueprint and working with Arvind to build an actual facility that addresses the challenges of Tier 2 manufacturing – where 52% of the industry's CO2 emissions and almost all water and chemical usage occurs – we can demonstrate real-world solutions that drive systemic change." Strategies to meet environmental and social goals Transitioning operations towards near net-zero through renewable energy use and advanced technologies Reducing water consumption by limiting fresh water use and integrating waterless technologies in processes such as printing Achieving ZDHC level 3 compliance for chemicals, potentially lowering chemical usage due to innovative processes Enhancing wastewater quality with new treatment methods, reducing the need for extensive wastewater treatment Establishing a framework for a Just Transition that prioritises worker well-being during the adoption of green technologies. Arvind Limited vice chairman Punit Lalbhai said: "As a leader in the textile sector, Arvind is committed to pioneering sustainable manufacturing practices. By both developing a blueprint and constructing an innovative facility, we will demonstrate how these technologies can be implemented at scale to address the textile industry's biggest environmental challenges." The new initiative gains support from catalytic funders like Laudes Foundation, Apparel Impact Institute, IDH, and partners such as Bluwin, Wazir Advisors, Grant Thornton Bharat, and Sattva Consulting. Future Forward Factories will debut at the Global Fashion Summit 2025, with plans to publicly release the open-source blueprint in September 2025. The initiative also invites other suppliers to collaborate with Fashion for Good in developing additional blueprints suitable for various manufacturing settings, thereby enhancing the industry's capacity to adopt and scale sustainable practices. In November last year, Fashion for Good unveiled its collaborative effort with Bestseller, On, and other fashion brands to drive the fashion industry's transition away from fossil-fuel-based polymers. "Fashion for Good, Arvind partner to target sustainability in Tier 2 factories" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
