Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Natasha Nikolovski Is the Indian fashion industry ready to scale sustainable solutions globally? 🌿🧵 In this interview at Bharat Tex, Natasha Nikolovski shares how India has moved past "proof of concept" toward scaling fair, sustainable, and collaborative solutions across the entire textile value chain. Key Highlights: 🚀 Moving past initial trials to full-scale sustainable fashion 🤝 Uniting artisans, policymakers, brands, and investors 🌍 Driving global collaboration for ethical supply chains @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Nicole Rycroft How can fashion transition away from ancient forest destruction toward truly circular supply chains? 🌳👗 In this interview, Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, shares how the non-profit collaborates with over 1,000 global fashion brands to eliminate ancient forest pulp from viscose and packaging. Discover how NextGen solutions—using agricultural residues and recycled textiles—are helping fashion shift from "less bad" to fully restorative. Key Topics Covered: 🌲 Protecting Ancient Forests: Moving viscose and paper packaging away from endangered ecosystems. ♻️ NextGen Circular Materials: Transforming textile waste and agricultural residue into high-quality clothing. 🚀 Scaling Beyond Pilot Phase: Aggregating brand demand through initiatives like NextGen Now to de-risk investment and commercialize sustainable innovations. @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

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Sanjeev kumar sahni In this exclusive interview, Sanjeev from Whizzo Textile shares how their Bengaluru-based startup is transforming global textile supply chains. Learn how WhizzoTextile leverages innovation to bridge foreign buyers with domestic manufacturers, align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 5F (Farm to Fiber to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) vision and PM MITRA scheme, and utilize platforms like Bharat Tex for industry growth. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Jayant Maheshwari "Communication is key—staying human will be the biggest challenge as AI moves forward." 🤖💡 In this interview from Bharat Tex Connect, Surmanja Infotech explores how traditional fashion businesses can bridge the gap between legacy operations and modern digital expectations. Discover how leveraging AI, data-driven insights, global product terminology, and authentic customer communication can help apparel brands succeed online without losing their personal touch. Key Discussion Points: • A 3-step digital strategy: Authentic content, global product language, and proactive customer service • Optimizing fashion supply chains using AI, machine learning, and data-driven insights • Maintaining human-centric communication in an increasingly automated retail landscape @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | “Digitizing Color Workflows” | Mr. Pieter Mulder | IFBEC In the modern textile industry, precise and consistent color communication is key to streamlining global supply chains and reducing waste. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Mr. Pieter Mulder from Pantone explains how digitizing color workflows bridges the gap between creative design and manufacturing. By helping brands climb the "color maturity ladder" using connected, cloud-based solutions, Pantone is driving efficiency and sustainability across the entire value chain—from yarn to garment. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Traceability & Artisan Upliftment” | Ms. Sonal Dave | IFBEC The global textile sector is prioritizing ethics alongside innovation, making full traceability and identity preservation essential components of modern manufacturing. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Ms. Sonal Dave from Istree4earth shares insights on bridging the gap between small-scale artisans and global markets. By protecting handloom legacies, establishing robust supply chains, and linking designers directly with recyclers and upcyclers, the industry can create impactful, trendy, and completely traceable sustainable solutions. @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 | “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

Bharat Tex Connect | “Handloom Should Be Accessible to Everyone” | Pawan Bhardwaj | IFBEC The future of fashion depends on sustainable growth, resilient supply chains, and empowering artisans. Watch Pawan Bhardwaj share key insights on the opportunities and challenges shaping the textile industry's future. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #CircularFashion #Textilelndustry #Sustainability #ArtisanEmpowerment #SupplyChainResilience