Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council

India Leading the Global Circularity Movement at Bharat Tex-2025 🌍♻️ At Bharat Tex 2025, the Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS) showcased India’s unparalleled strength in sustainability and circularity, reinforcing our leadership in zero-waste production, textile recycling, upcycling, and empowering women micro-entrepreneurs. 💡 Closing the Loop at the Sustainability Pavilion 💡 Our exhibit demonstrated how India is setting the gold standard in circular textiles, featuring: ✅ Zero-Waste Denims with Digital Product Passports for complete traceability and transparency. ✅ Sustainable Textile Recovery Facilities (TRFs) tackling post & pre-consumer waste ✅ Innovative upcycling solutions led by women micro-entrepreneurs ✅ A fully circular supply chain, proving sustainability is not just possible—but cost-effective and scalable 🚀 India: The Future of Sustainable Textiles With the world looking for circular production partners, India stands ready to lead the global shift towards sustainable manufacturing. Our MSMEs are at the forefront, proving that circularity is not just an aspiration but an achievable reality. 🙏 Our Deepest Gratitude 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the Ministry Of Textiles for their unwavering support: 🔹 Shri Giriraj Singh, Honourable Minister for Textiles 🔹 Shri Pabitra Margherita, MoS Textiles 🔹 Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles 🔹 Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles 🔹 @Dr. M. Beena DC, Handlooms 🌿 This marks a new responsibility for GATS—to drive MSMEs towards greater sustainability, empower more women micro-entrepreneurs, and revolutionize textile waste management through upcycling. The future of sustainable textiles is Indian, and we are just getting started! 💬 Join us in shaping a waste-free, circular textiles industry. The movement is now. The future is here. Let’s lead it together! 💚♻️ #BharatTex2025 #SustainabilityInAction #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #Recycling #Upcycling #TextileRecovery #WomenEntrepreneurs #SustainableTextiles #IndiaLeads #GATS

Excited to formalize the MoU with Green Story during Bharat Tex 2025 in New Delhi. This is a major leap towards decarbonization in the Indian textiles industry, emphasizing traceability and showcasing the real impact of what Indian MSMEs are achieving. India is not just participating in sustainable manufacturing — we are leading it. With robust traceability and measurable impact, Indian MSMEs are proving that sustainability and scalability can go hand in hand. India is ready to be a global hub for sustainable textile manufacturing! #Sustainability #Circularity #Decarbonization #Traceability #Impact #MSME #BharatTex2025 #GreenStory #Textiles”

🌍 Join GATS at Bharat-Tex 2025 – Be Part of the Circularity Revolution! ♻️ The Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS) is at the forefront of circularity, decarbonization, and sustainable innovation in the textile and fashion industry. At Bharat Tex 2025, we are uniting industry leaders, policymakers, brands, and recyclers to shape the future of responsible production. 📢 Join us at our key sessions and showcases: 🔄 Closing the Loop – GATS Showcase at the Sustainability Pavilion by Ministry Of Textiles 🌱 Experience a fully circular supply chain model – from textile waste to apparel – with proven LCA impact assessments powered by Green Story. 🎤 Masterclass: "Sustainability in Action – Aligning Economic Growth with Environmental Responsibility" 🗓️ Date: 14th February 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM 📍 Venue: MC-2, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi 📌 Led by Parvinder Singh, Founder-Director, GATS & Aadi Sustainability Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Learn how sustainability can drive profitability, reduce costs, and be a powerful marketing tool for brands and manufacturers. 🛠️ Knowledge Panel: "Cluster Conversation: How India’s Textile Clusters are Leading the Sustainability Drive" (In partnership with Centre for Responsible Business (CRB)) 📅 Date: 14th February 2025 🕑 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 📍 Venue: MR 9 (Patola), Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi 📌 Discussing how MSMEs and clusters are the backbone of India’s sustainable textile ecosystem and how we can scale their impact. 🌿 Launch of "Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from the Apparel Fashion Supply Chain in India" 📌 A UNIDO-@GEF initiative under the Ministry Of Textiles (MoT), Government of India, where GATS is a key partner in creating a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable textile supply chain. 🚀 Launch of SU.RE Website & Sustainable Supply Chain Directory 📌 A transformative initiative by Reliance Brands Limited, The Clothing Manufacturers Association Of India (CMAI), United Nations, Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council, and Centre for Environment Education 📍 Booth No. L-1, Hall 11, United Nations Pavilion 🌱 This platform will serve as a one-stop directory connecting sustainable manufacturers, recyclers, brands, and innovators, enabling seamless collaboration and fostering responsible sourcing in the fashion and textile industry. 📌 If you’re a brand, manufacturer, or MSME focused on sustainability, don’t miss this milestone moment! 🤝 Let’s Connect at Bharat-Tex 2025! 📍 We are here to collaborate! Whether you’re a brand, manufacturer, policymaker, or entrepreneur, let’s explore how we can work together to make sustainability a business advantage. 📩 Write to us at: connect@gats.org.in 📍 Visit us at: Hall 1F, Stall No. G 48-B 🚀 Looking forward to meeting you at Bharat-Tex 2025! #BharatTex2025 #SustainableTextiles #CircularEconomy #TextileRecycling #ESGLeadership #GATS #FutureOfFashion #Decarbonization #SUREInitiative #SupplyChainSustainability

🚀 GATS x Green Story: Transforming India’s Textile Industry through Sustainability & Circularity! ♻️ At Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS), we are committed to empowering MSMEs, driving circularity, and transforming the textile & fashion industry with proven impact and cost-effective solutions. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Green Story, marking a significant milestone in positioning Panipat as a global leader in sustainable textiles. This collaboration will reinforce India’s leadership in textile recycling, circular supply chains, and decarbonization, ensuring MSMEs take the lead in the global sustainability revolution. 📌 See Circularity in Action at Bharat Tex 2025! 🛠️ Witness Green Story's Digital Product Passports live demo at the Sustainability Pavilion (Hall 3) and explore how traceability and transparency are revolutionizing fashion and textile production denims manufactured by our partner company Aadi Sustainability Solutions Pvt. Ltd. with 20-50% Recycled cotton content. This is just the beginning—together, we are building a future where sustainability is not an option but the norm. Looking forward to scaling this vision with brands, recyclers, MSMEs, and policymakers! 🔗 Let’s collaborate and create impact! Drop us a message at connect@gats.org.in #GATS #CircularEconomy #MSMELeadership #TextileRecycling #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2025 #DigitalProductPassport #FutureOfFashion

🌍 Join GATS at Bharat-Tex 2025 – Be Part of the Circularity Revolution! ♻️ The Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS) is at the forefront of circularity, decarbonization, and sustainable innovation in the textile and fashion industry. At Bharat Tex 2025, we are uniting industry leaders, policymakers, brands, and recyclers to shape the future of responsible production. 📢 Join us at our key sessions and showcases: 🔄 Closing the Loop – GATS Showcase at the Sustainability Pavilion by Ministry Of Textiles 🌱 Experience a fully circular supply chain model – from textile waste to apparel – with proven LCA impact assessments powered by Green Story. 🎤 Masterclass: "Sustainability in Action – Aligning Economic Growth with Environmental Responsibility" 🗓️ Date: 14th February 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM 📍 Venue: MC-2, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi 📌 Led by Parvinder Singh, Founder-Director, GATS & Aadi Sustainability Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Learn how sustainability can drive profitability, reduce costs, and be a powerful marketing tool for brands and manufacturers. 🛠️ Knowledge Panel: "Cluster Conversation: How India’s Textile Clusters are Leading the Sustainability Drive" (In partnership with Centre for Responsible Business (CRB)) 📅 Date: 14th February 2025 🕑 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 📍 Venue: MR 9 (Patola), Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi 📌 Discussing how MSMEs and clusters are the backbone of India’s sustainable textile ecosystem and how we can scale their impact. 🌿 Launch of "Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from the Apparel Fashion Supply Chain in India" 📌 A UNIDO-@GEF initiative under the Ministry Of Textiles (MoT), Government of India, where GATS is a key partner in creating a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable textile supply chain. 🚀 Launch of SU.RE Website & Sustainable Supply Chain Directory 📌 A transformative initiative by Reliance Brands Limited, The Clothing Manufacturers Association Of India (CMAI), United Nations, Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council, and Centre for Environment Education 📍 Booth No. L-1, Hall 11, United Nations Pavilion 🌱 This platform will serve as a one-stop directory connecting sustainable manufacturers, recyclers, brands, and innovators, enabling seamless collaboration and fostering responsible sourcing in the fashion and textile industry. 📌 If you’re a brand, manufacturer, or MSME focused on sustainability, don’t miss this milestone moment! 🤝 Let’s Connect at Bharat-Tex 2025! 📍 We are here to collaborate! Whether you’re a brand, manufacturer, policymaker, or entrepreneur, let’s explore how we can work together to make sustainability a business advantage. 📩 Write to us at: connect@gats.org.in 📍 Visit us at: Hall 1F, Stall No. G 48-B 🚀 Looking forward to meeting you at Bharat-Tex 2025! #BharatTex2025 #SustainableTextiles #CircularEconomy #TextileRecycling #ESGLeadership #GATS #FutureOfFashion #Decarbonization #SUREInitiative #SupplyChainSustainability

India’s Answer to Fashion’s Biggest Sustainability Challenge: The Circular Revolution in Panipat ♻️ The global textile and fashion industry is at a crossroads—struggling to tackle the massive issue of textile waste while also striving to make products more circular and sustainable without skyrocketing costs. With Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies gaining momentum worldwide, fashion brands are under increasing pressure to find scalable, cost-effective solutions for textile waste disposal, recycling, and reuse. But what if the answer has been here all along? 📍 Welcome to Panipat, India—The World’s Largest Textile Recycling Ecosystem Apparel Resources, a leading industry publication, has acknowledged the value of Panipat’s recycling ecosystem, recognizing it as a scalable, industrially proven solution for the textile industry’s sustainability and circularity challenges. This small city in Northern India, often referred to as the "Textile Recycling Capital of the World," is home to a well-established supply chain that recycles over 3,000 tons of textile waste daily—transforming discarded fabrics into high-value home textiles, apparel, and raw materials for new products. As fashion brands across the globe seek circular solutions, Panipat has perfected the art of textile-to-textile recycling, offering a cost-neutral, scalable, and environmentally responsible alternative. 🔄 The Circular Model: From Waste to Fashion The Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS) is at the forefront of this movement, bridging the gap between waste generators (fashion brands) and recyclers (manufacturers in Panipat) to create a fully integrated circular textiles supply chain. ♻️ How Does This Circular System Work? ✔ Post-Consumer & Post-Industrial Waste Collection: Textile waste from brands and consumers is systematically sorted. ✔ Material Segregation: Waste is classified based on fiber composition ✔ Mechanical Recycling: Fibers are regenerated and blended with recycled and regenerative raw materials to create high-quality yarns. ✔ Reintegrating Circular Materials into Fashion: Recycled fibers are woven into fabrics and crafted into fully circular apparel and home textiles, ready for mass-market adoption. 📌 Result? Fashion brands get a scalable circular solution without excessive cost premiums, while textile waste is diverted from landfills and incineration—creating jobs, saving resources, and reducing emissions. 📍 Join us at Bharat-Tex 2025 (February 14-17, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi), where the entire GATS team will be present to discuss solutions tailored for your business. 🔗 For collaborations & inquiries, reach out to us at connect@gats.org.in The future of fashion is circular, and India is leading the way. Let’s build it together! 💚♻️ #BharatTex2025 #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #FashionSustainability #EPR #GATS #FutureOfFashion #IndiaLeadingCircularity

India’s Circular Textiles Future – Live at Bharat-Tex 2025! 🌍♻️ 📢 The Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability (GATS) invites you to witness India’s readiness as a Circular Textiles Manufacturing Hub at Bharat-Tex 2025! 📅 Date: 14-17 February 2025 📍 Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Panipat, India’s textile recycling capital, is already leading the way in transforming textile waste into high-value fashion and home textiles. With over 60% of textiles being recycled, India is uniquely positioned to meet global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and sustainability mandates while ensuring that circularity is cost-effective and scalable. Under the visionary leadership of Parvinder Singh, GATS will showcase the first-of-its-kind fully traceable supply chain—from waste to apparel—supported by proven Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) impact by GreenStory Global, LLC What’s in it for YOU? ✅ Fashion Brands – Looking to dispose/recycle textile waste responsibly? We provide ethical, scalable solutions. ✅ Sustainable Collections – Want to launch a circular fashion line without the high cost premiums? We have cost-neutral circularity solutions. ✅ Fashion Take-Back Programs – Need help in setting up collection and recycling programs for your brand? We’ve got you covered. ✅ Manufacturers – Looking to integrate sustainability and circularity into your products? We have the best industry practices, materials, and processes ready for you. 🔗 Join us at Bharat-Tex 2025 and be part of the future of sustainable textiles! 📩 For queries & collaborations, reach out to us at connect@gats.org.in 🚀 Our entire team will be at Bharat-Tex. Let's build a truly circular textile industry together! #BharatTex2025 #CircularEconomy #TextileRecycling #SustainableFashion #GATS #PanipatRecycling #EPR #TextileSustainability #FutureOfFashion https://lnkd.in/gV_kPvDe Article on India's answer to Textile Waste problem written in Apparel Resources

🗣️ Join the session "Cluster Conversation: How India’s Textile Clusters are Leading the Sustainability Drive" Centre for Responsible Business in collaboration with KPMG India, and Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS), are excited to co-host a Knowledge Session, titled "Cluster Conversation: How India’s Textile Clusters are Leading the Sustainability Drive" under the theme Sustainability at the Global Textile Dialogues during Bharat Tex 2025. 📅 Date: February 14, 2025  🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  📍 Venue: Room - MR 9 (Patola), Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This session will bring together industry leaders and textile clusters to share insights, innovations, and emerging trends shaping the future of sustainable and circular textiles. Register here to join for the session: https://lnkd.in/g5P3YD2z #BharatTex2025 #SustainableTextiles #GlobalTextileDialogues #CircularEconomy #ResponsibleBusiness

🌿 Be a Part of India’s Sustainable Supply Chain Revolution! 🌍 We’re thrilled to announce the creation of the SU.Re Sustainable Supply Chain Directory, a collaborative initiative by The Clothing Manufacturers Association Of India (CMAI), Reliance Brands Limited Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council and Centre for Environment Education. This landmark effort aims to bring together businesses that have sustainability at their core, showcasing India’s leadership in circularity, innovation, and responsible practices. The SU.Re Directory will spotlight sustainable businesses across the textile and fashion industry, providing them with a platform to connect, collaborate, and lead the way toward a greener, more inclusive future. Whether you’re into recycling, upcycling, regenerative materials, energy-efficient manufacturing, or any other sustainability-focused innovation, this is your opportunity to join a community of changemakers! 📌 Why Join? • Get recognized as a pioneer in sustainability within India’s textile and fashion sector. • Showcase your contributions at Bharat-Tex 2025, the ultimate platform to highlight India’s strengths in sustainability and circularity. • Network with leading brands, policymakers, and industry experts to drive collaborative solutions for a sustainable future. 📋 What We Need From You: • Company Name • Brief Bio • Specialization • Website Link • Contact Details (Phone & Email) • Location 💡 Together, let’s build a directory that reflects the future of fashion and textiles—responsible, resilient, and regenerative. Join us in amplifying India’s voice on the global stage for sustainability! 📨 Reach out to us and become part of this transformative journey. #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #TextileInnovation #IndiaLeadership #BharatTex2025 #SUReSupplyChain #CollaborationForChange #PeoplePlanetProgress

♻️ Redefining Recycling: Empowering Women and Advancing Circularity in Panipat ♻️ At GATS, we are proud to support Recycle Rani, a transformative initiative reshaping Panipat—India’s “cast-off capital”—into a hub of sustainable textile recycling and empowerment. 🚀 By partnering with Recyclr (Aadi Sustainability Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), we’re bridging the gap between Panipat’s robust recycling clusters and advanced textile recycling technologies. Together, we aim to elevate fashion-to-fashion recycling, making it cleaner, more efficient, and impactful. Our Collective Mission: 🔹 Introduce cutting-edge recycling technologies to Panipat, creating a cleaner, circular future. 🔹 Act as advocates and collaborators to foster a sustainable and equitable recycling ecosystem. Empowering Women for a Greener Future: 🌟 Through innovative workshops, Recycle Rani equips women with advanced recycling and eco-design skills, enabling safer, more efficient work environments. 🌟 Building technical expertise, entrepreneurial skills, and financial independence, this initiative is preparing women to lead the green economy and drive sustainable innovation. 💡 At GATS, we believe sustainability and circularity are achievable only when inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration come together. Panipat is not just recycling—it’s reinventing itself. 📢 Join us in supporting initiatives like Recycle Rani. Together, we can transform the global textile industry for people, planet, and prosperity. #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #WomenInSustainability #ForPeopleAndPlanet #GATS #PanipatRecycling #GreenEconomy #FashionToFashion #CollaborationForChange