Every business is attempting to adhere to new requirements as the world progresses towards more environmentally conscious measures. In this regard, fashion houses & factories are also in a position to make conscious decisions, be it manufacturing ethically made apparel in compliant facilities or sourcing ethically obtained raw materials. The fashion industry globally has taken the necessary steps to guarantee that businesses adhere to sustainability standards and set a precedent, especially renowned brands. The key to this process is being mindful of those who make our clothes and the raw materials they use. Therefore, sustainable fashion standards will determine the future of the garment business. But what are the regulations that fashion factories must follow? In the future, factories will be driven by a variety of guiding concepts, such as factory engagement with its ecosystem, streamlined value and supply chains, manufacturing system agility, digitalization, cyber security, real-time simulations, and so on. But at the heart of it all are the following factors:
Labour Working Conditions :
When people read about large fashion companies mass manufacturing their clothing in sweatshops or thousands of people dying in odd factory accidents, it truly calls into question the moral position of fashion businesses. Famous fashion brand manufacturers are making
significant changes to address the issue of employees manufacturing high-end garments for practically little wages, or social benefits or compromising fundamental human rights. In today’s world, fashion brands ensure that their products are created responsibly in secure &
compliant facilities audited by globally renowned agencies, ensuring workers are adequately compensated and given decent working conditions along with secured human rights
Ethically Sourced Raw Materials:
Traditionally, one of the fashion industry’s lesser-known challenges was the abuse of raw materials and resources to make their merchandise at a reduced price. This, at the grassroot level, has led to farmer exploitation, either by failing to pay farmers fairly for raw materials or
by undermining soil fertility by driving farmers to overproduce in response to industrial demands. Also, in order to compromise on the price, various harmful & banned chemicals were used in the dyeing process to ensure colour fastness & brightening of fabric, which,
when let out as effluents in public water bodies over the years has led to a notable imbalance in the groundwater table & the environment around us. These practices have subsequently come to light, and the industry is attempting to shift away from them by incorporating compulsory treatment plants in dyeing facilities, price & demand regulations for raw cotton, & banning the usage of harmful chemicals etc. Most major fashion firms now ensure that the fabric and raw materials used to make their products are ethically and sustainably sourced by following reach compliance policies.
Quality & Sustainability hand in hand:
Being sustainable in the future is very important to us, and here’s why: By being price competitive, environmentally conscious & maintaining high-quality standards, we ensure that there is lesser landfill waste (leading to less pollution in the environment) since our clothes
are more long-lasting and durable. To stay sustainable, fashion brands & consumers must move out of the fast fashion – use & throw clothing practices. Just manufacturing long-lasting, high-quality clothes will not suffice; being price competitive is equally essential
so that consumers are not tempted to buy from cheaper,& environmentally unsustainable alternatives. Thus, we are slowly but surely working together with our clients to make the world a more sustainable place for everyone in the future!
Certifications & Compliances:
In a world where consumers are becoming more socially & environmentally conscious, fashion brands globally are required to keep track of the manufacturing origin of the products they sell. With mass manufacturing spread in smaller hubs across the globe; the industry
finds it very important to define a particular set of standards & audit measures, which must be followed by manufacturing facilities to call themselves compliant facilities. When working with a compliant overseas manufacturer, who has been audited by a 3rd party
renowned agency, the client buyer & consumers can be assured that their products are manufactured & sold in a moral, legal, social & ethical manner compared to any other factory generally found in the industry. Hence, on these lines, our manufacturing units also meet all compliances for quality and safety by globally renowned bodies. We have Disney, WRAP, BSCI, Sedex, SA8000, GOTS, and Oeko Tex certifications, wherein we ensure standardised quality and prioritise transparency.