Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Mr. Eric Trachtenberg "The biggest problem with traceability isn't technology—it's who pays for it." 🌾💰 In this exclusive interview from Bharat Tex, a representative from the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) breaks down key challenges and innovations facing global cotton. Discover how carbon credits, regenerative agriculture, and strategic positioning against synthetic alternatives can empower smallholder farmers while navigating strict international compliance standards. Key Discussion Points: • ICAC’s partnership with CITI in India to bring carbon payments to smallholder farmers • The true economics of traceability: Preventing small farmers from getting "frozen out" by digital compliance costs • Promoting natural cotton as a microplastic-fighting public good against cheap synthetic alternatives @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | “Contemporary Cotton Prints & Global Scaling” | Ms. Megha | IFBEC The global textile industry thrives on innovation, but preserving artistic identity while scaling is the real game-changer. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Ms. Megha, Founder of Nyraa Arts, dives into the vibrant world of organically sourced pure cotton summer clothing. Highlighting their signature Jaipur-inspired prints, she shares how they blend traditional art with contemporary design. She also discusses navigating operational challenges like printing availability and outlines an exciting vision to connect with new international buyers and scale their unique collections globally. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness