As consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental cost of fast fashion, 2018 is predicted be the year that sustainability goes mainstream. Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has been organising international and regional events since 2015. ‘GOTS India Seminar 2018’ is the third event in India organized by GOTS.
The seminar is scheduled to be held on 29th May 2018 in Le Meridien Coimbatore, India. The theme for this seminar is ‘Sustainability as Key to Business Efficiency’. Advances in textile process innovations can lead to sustainable development while at the same time improving efficiencies and enhancing profits.
Through focused and challenging discussions, this one-day seminar shall address pressing issues relevant to the organic textiles industry. It will also have the speakers – Yatin Kirori, Chief Representative, BESTSELLER; Gagan Kapoor, Global Cotton Supply Chain Responsible, H&M; Madhav Lohia, Brand Head, SoulSpace (RCM) respectively.
It shall equip delegates with best practices and know how relating to the biggest opportunities – and challenges – help transforming their supply chains to achieve efficiency through sustainability.
The Seminar will look into the issue such as:
Sustainability in Fashion Industry: What are the current trends in eco-fashion domain? What are the priorities and experiences of conscious buyers? How are Indian and international brands integrating organic textiles in their product offerings?
Chemical and Environmental Compliance: What are the latest requirements in GOTS? How does it keep pace with technical research and market requirements? What are the current trends in environmental compliances? What needs to be tested? Where should it be tested?
Future of compliances and standards: What are the latest challenges? How are other stakeholders in the market setting their requirements? How can organisations collaborate to reduce double working?
Stakeholders and actors from organic textile supply chains shall come together and contemplate positive initiatives to achieve business efficiency through sustainable practices.
– Apparel and Textile News, Apparel Talk, Indian Apparel
