Sustainability

CMAI @ IFAT India – Waste Tech Conference 2025!
We’re proud to share that Mr. Naveen Sainani, Hon. Gen. Secretary & Chairman, ESG Committee – CMAI, represented Association as a speaker at the Waste Tech Conference on 15th October 2025, Mumbai. IFAT is India’s leading environmental technology platform.
Session Topic: Formalizing the Circular Economy in the Apparel Industry – Framing PIBO & Consumer Responsibility
Naveen Sainani emphasized key industry initiatives that can drive sustainability and strengthen the apparel value chain to promote circularity.
CMAI remains committed to leading conversations on sustainability, circularity, and producer responsibility — paving the way for a cleaner, more responsible future for fashion.
CREDITS: This piece of info taken directly CMAI E-Newsletter ref. #27 Oct 2025(Vol. 14 No. 43) and has not been edited and reviewed by us.

ShanghaiTex 2025

Event Dates: 16th Dec, 2025 to 19th Dec, 2025

Event Venue: at Shanghai New International Expo Center, 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China.

ShanghaiTex 2025 is set to integrate fresh resources and foster deeper supply chain partnerships to accelerate digitalization and sustainable growth. In this evolving landscape, progress depends on innovation, eco-friendly manufacturing, and commitment to sustainability. The exhibition will bring together time-honored textile craftsmanship with advanced fashion and textile technologies, creating new pathways for industry expansion and transformation.

Textile: WASTE BECOMES WEALTH! 

India's handloom capital, Panipat, isn't just weaving traditional textiles anymore—it's leading a global revolution in textile recycling! 🇮🇳

We are witnessing an incredible success story where discarded clothes are transformed into high-quality yarn, all without harming the planet.

THE STUNNING NUMBERS:
30 Lakh KG of yarn produced DAILY from textile waste.
The entire process uses ZERO DYES. The original colors are simply sorted and re-spun!
It requires ZERO WATER WASTE—a massive leap forward in sustainable manufacturing.

India’s textile sector is witnessing a significant shift from traditional to technical textiles, driven by innovation and diverse industrial applications. Technical textiles, engineered for performance rather than mere aesthetics, span industries such as automotive, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. They are increasingly prized for their durability, functional properties, and value addition—for example, UV-resistant crop covers, antimicrobial activewear, and advanced filtration media.

Government initiatives, notably the National Technical Textiles Mission, support R&D, market development, and skill training, positioning India among the world’s top five technical textile markets.​

Traditional textiles, on the other hand, remain vital for their rich cultural heritage, artisanal techniques, and immense employment generation. They showcase India’s mastery in handcrafted silks, cottons, and regional crafts, sustaining export markets and rural livelihoods.

Compiled by Salil Chawla, Director, DFU Publications

Delivering the keynote address at the 4th Global Cotton Conference held yesterday in New Delhi, Jyoti Narain Kapoor-Country Director for Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) in India, conveyed a powerful message on the future of India’s cotton sector, coinciding with the celebration of World Cotton Day.

Fashion Guru

Improving working conditions and ensuring financial security remain central to the cotton sector’s transformation. BCI has emerged as a significant force in this space, impacting nearly 20–25% of farmers.

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Delivering the keynote address at the 4th Global Cotton Conference held yesterday in New Delhi, Ravi Sam, Vice Chairman, TEXPROCIL, conveyed a powerful message on the future of India’s cotton sector, coinciding with the celebration of World Cotton Day.

Fashion Guru

Cotton is a cornerstone of livelihood for countless Indian farmers, workers, and families—both within our borders and across the globe. From feedstock to finished goods, cotton threads together communities, cultures, and generations, becoming a powerful symbol of connection, sustenance, and joy. Its historical significance to India is profound.

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Delivering the keynote address at the 4th Global Cotton Conference held yesterday in New Delhi, Brooke Summers-Consultant and Passionate Advocate for Sustainable Fibres, Farming & Fashion, conveyed a powerful message on the future of India’s cotton sector, coinciding with the celebration of World Cotton Day.

Fashion Guru

Thank you—truly, thank you for having me. And a very happy World Cotton Day to my fellow panellists!

Today, I want to share three key insights on branding and market positioning. First—and it seems you're already well on your way—is to define your brand’s essence. What makes India’s Heartland cotton distinctive on the global stage?

GREENEXT Expo 2025 Redefines Sustainability as Actionable Business Strategy in Shanghai.

The landmark event, attended by 5,022 professionals, confirms the global shift from why to how, driving cross-sector collaboration across 120+ enterprises and 200+ case studies. The GREENEXT Expo 2025 successfully concluded on September 27 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, solidifying its position as one of the most influential annual platforms for sustainability transformation in China and beyond.

Positioned as China's leading greening initiative and accelerator platform, the two-day event focused on the core pillars of Sustainability Innovation × Cross-Sector Collaboration × Business, welcoming 5,022 attendees and bringing together over 120 leading global enterprises and organizations.

Compiled by Salil Chawla, Director, DFU Publications

Delivering the keynote address at the 4th Global Cotton Conference held yesterday in New Delhi, H'ble Pabitra Margherita-Union Minister of State for External Affairs; and Textiles , conveyed a powerful message on the future of India’s cotton sector, coinciding with the celebration of World Cotton Day.

Fashion Guru

It is indeed a privilege to join you all in celebrating World Cotton Day 2035. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Federation of Indian Textile Industry.

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Delivering the keynote address at the 4th Global Cotton Conference held yesterday in New Delhi, Ms. Padmini Singla, IAS, Joint Secretary (Fibre) Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, conveyed a powerful message on the future of India’s cotton sector, coinciding with the celebration of World Cotton Day.

Respected Secretary Ma’am, distinguished dignitaries, esteemed delegates, and valued members of the cotton and textile fraternity,

A warm welcome to all on the occasion of World Cotton Day 2025. It is indeed an honour to host the 4th World Cotton Conference, organized with the support of CITI and the Ministry of Textiles.

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Delivering the keynote address at the 4th Global Cotton Conference held yesterday in New Delhi, Ashwin Chandra, CITI chairman, conveyed a powerful message on the future of India’s cotton sector, coinciding with the celebration of World Cotton Day.

We gather here today not merely to celebrate a fibre, but to honour a legacy — one that has shaped the global textile industry and continues to sustain the livelihoods of millions across the world.

At the outset, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh Ji, for gracing this occasion with his distinguished presence. Sir, your continued leadership and vision have been pivotal in guiding India’s textile sector toward greater self-reliance, productivity, and sustainability.

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Delivering the keynote address at the 4th Global Cotton Conference held yesterday in New Delhi, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao-Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, conveyed a powerful message on the future of India’s cotton sector, coinciding with the celebration of World Cotton Day.

At the outset, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone on the occasion of the 4th World Cotton Day. Four years ago, when the UN resolution on World Cotton Day was adopted, it was envisioned to integrate the right to livelihood with sustainability and innovation—ensuring that the fibre of life continues to thrive.