Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Mr. Syam Sundar Selvakumaran Is greenwashing destroying consumer trust in sustainable fashion? ♻️🔍 In this interview, Syam Sundar Selvakumaran, Regional Manager at ICEA Certification India, shares how ethical certification is evolving beyond basic compliance checklists. Discover how ICEA is bringing practical, real-world audits to textile manufacturing—focusing on circularity, material traceability, zero-waste production, and eco-friendly dyeing to ensure sustainability becomes both authentic and profitable over the next decade. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Mr. Parvinder Singh Can the global textile industry scale sustainability without sacrificing profitability? 🧵♻️ In this interview recorded at Bharat Tex 2026, Parvinder Singh, Chairman of the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability Council, breaks down how manufacturers can turn circularity into a competitive edge. Discover how third-party certified LCAs, QR-code traceability, and cutting-edge innovations like sorting tech and low-water processing are tackling greenwashing and driving measurable impact across the supply chain. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Adrija Chakraborty How can India’s textile industry navigate strict EU regulations and scale global competitiveness? 🧵🇮🇳 In this interview recorded at Bharat Tex, a Research Analyst from Wazir Advisors breaks down why traceability, circularity, and workforce upskilling are the non-negotiable drivers shaping the future of garment manufacturing across India and global hubs. Key Topics Covered: 🔍 The EU Compliance & Traceability Push: Why tracking supply chains is essential for India, Bangladesh, and China to meet evolving global standards. 🛠️ Solving the Operational Hurdle: How Wazir Advisors tackles worker skill gaps by turning shop-floor operators into supervisors and master trainers. 🤖 Automation vs. Human Touch: Why manual dexterity and operator input will remain crucial on modern assembly lines even in the age of automation. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

We're thrilled to share an insightful interview byte with Texport's leader. Discover how they're mastering the balance between aggressive production and circularity, and why AI is the undisputed game-changer for design and manufacturing in the next five years. This industry veteran also shares a powerful message for the next generation: embrace technology, stay updated, and fearlessly scale your business in today's dynamic global market. #AIinFashion #TextileInnovation #BharatTexConnect #SustainableFashion

Bharat Tex Connect | “Sustainability as a Global Passport” | Smt. Vrunda M. Desai | IFBEC Sustainability and circularity are no longer just buzzwords; they are the essential "global passports" for textile businesses aiming to scale from local to global markets. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai (IRS), Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, outlines how her office actively steers MSMEs towards a green economy. By leveraging regional offices and dedicated skilling initiatives, the Ministry is empowering local textile hubs with the clean technologies and standard certifications needed to compete on the global stage. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Scientific Sustainability & Supply Chain Circularity” | Jonalee Bajpai | IFBEC Sustainability is no longer a mere trend; it demands a scientific shift across the global textile ecosystem. In this edition of Bharat Tex Connect, Ms. Jonalee Bajpai, Director at NIFT Raebareli, highlights Bharat Tex as a premier platform for projecting India’s rich textile capabilities to the world. She emphasizes the necessity of embedding sustainability across the entire supply chain—from eco-friendly materials to manufacturing and final marketing—to reduce waste and land-fill impact. Furthermore, she shares how NIFT is actively preparing the next generation to spearhead these circular practices. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Scaling Next-Gen Fibers for a Circular Economy” | Ms. Shruti Singh | IFBEC The momentum for sustainable fashion is accelerating, making circularity and resource efficiency the core of future manufacturing. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Ms. Shruti Singh, Vice President & Business Head of Canopy, shares her insights on the growing scale and impact of the event. She highlights Canopy's initiatives in scaling next-gen alternative solutions derived from agricultural residue, textile waste, and food waste. Emphasizing the transition to a true circular economy, she outlines a vision for low-carbon, socially inclusive textile production. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Traceability & Circular Waste” | Ms. Divya Shetty | IFBEC As the global textile industry shifts toward circularity, robust waste management and transparency have become essential. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Ms. Divya Shetty, CEO/CXO at Infinite Cercle, discusses how her organization tackles pre-consumer and industrial textile waste. Focusing on major manufacturing hubs like the Tirupur cluster, she highlights their innovative sorting, segregation, and end-to-end traceability solutions that connect factory floors directly to recycling facilities. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Preserving Heritage in a Fast Fashion Era” | Ms. Priyambada Jayakumar | IFBEC India's rich textile heritage holds the key to fashion's sustainable future. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Ms. Priyambada Jayakumar, Author and Historian, reflects on the impact of fast fashion on our textile legacy. Emphasizing that textiles have historically been "India’s gold," she discusses how Bharat Tex 2026 brings circularity, innovation, and heritage together to reclaim India's position as a global leader in sustainable fashion. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Reimagining Sustainability & Circularity” | Ms. Devyani Hari | IFBEC Sustainability and circularity are no longer just compliance requirements; they are the drivers of future competitiveness. In this episode of Bharat Tex Connect, Ms. Devyani Hari, Senior Director at the Center for Responsible Business (CRB), highlights the critical role of capacity building and collaborative tools for SMEs. She explains how shifting our mindset from penalty to partnership can eliminate greenwashing and build authentic, traceable supply chains for global textiles. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Bridging the Technology Gap in Sustainable Textiles” | Mr. DK Sharma | IFBEC Achieving global standards in textile sustainability requires directly addressing our industry's core technical challenges. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Mr. DK Sharma, Sales & Marketing at Solidaridad, discusses the critical role of technology upgrades and specialized training in fulfilling sustainability and circularity goals. He highlights how overcoming technical barriers helps manufacturers deliver high-quality, ethically produced textiles that meet modern consumer demands without compromising on supply chain integrity. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Empowering the First Mile of Textile Circularity” | Ms. Shreya | IFBEC Achieving true circularity in the textile industry requires looking closely at the very foundation of our supply chains. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Ms. Shreya discusses the critical role of grassroots entrepreneurs in driving the circular economy. Highlighting the "first mile" of the textile waste ecosystem, she explains how integrating and supporting these often-invisible waste-recovery workers is essential to meeting global material recovery and sustainability goals. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness