CMAI, GATS to Launch Eco-Stitch Sustainability & Circularity Hub at Bharat Tex 2026
New pavilion at Bharat Tex 2026 will showcase India's textile and apparel value chain with a focus on sustainability, circularity, traceability and responsible manufacturing.
The Eco-Stitch Sustainability & Circularity Hub will present India's integrated textile and apparel capabilities, covering fibre, yarn, fabrics, recycling, garment manufacturing, technology, traceability and sustainable fashion. The initiative aims to demonstrate how the country's textile and apparel industry is responding to changing global sourcing expectations while strengthening export competitiveness.
The collaborative pavilion has been designed to combine thematic experiences with exhibitor displays that present different aspects of India's circular textile and apparel ecosystem. The visitor experience will include curated zones such as the India Impact Wall, Circularity at Scale, From Waste to Global Wardrobe, Made in Circular Bharat, Material & Innovation Library, and the Circular Bharat Forum.
According to the organisers, these sections will highlight developments in recycled and natural fibres, resource-efficient manufacturing, circular production models, digital traceability, sustainable apparel manufacturing and export-oriented product innovation.
The Eco-Stitch Sustainability & Circularity Hub has also been planned as a business platform that will connect manufacturers, exporters, brands, recyclers, technology providers, startups, certification agencies, policymakers and global institutions. Activities at the hub will include international buyer walkthroughs, B2B meetings, sustainability-focused knowledge sessions, CEO dialogues, product launches, release of sustainability reports, MOU signings, presentations and case studies, product demonstrations, and strategic partnerships.
Speaking on the initiative, Santosh Katariya, President, CMAI, said:
"Global buyers are increasingly evaluating sourcing destinations through the lens of sustainability, transparency and regulatory preparedness. Through the Eco-Stitch Sustainability & Circularity Hub at Bharat Tex 2026, CMAI is bringing together the entire textile and apparel value chain to showcase India's ability to deliver sustainable manufacturing at scale. The initiative reflects our industry's collective commitment to making sustainability a strategic business advantage while reinforcing India's position as a trusted and future-ready global sourcing hub."
Naveen Sainani, Hon. Gen. Secretary & Chairman - ESG Committee, CMAI, expressed,
“As India's apex industry body for the apparel sector, CMAI has been working closely with stakeholders across the textile value chain to build greater industry preparedness for emerging sustainability requirements and enhance India's competitiveness in international markets. The Eco-Stitch Sustainability & Circularity Hub is a natural extension of this vision, bringing together the textile and apparel ecosystem on a common platform to accelerate innovation, circularity, knowledge exchange and global partnerships.”
Parvinder Singh, Founder-Director, GATS, stated,
“CMAI & GATS bring together the Sustainability & Circularity Hub at Bharat Tex, showcasing India’s capabilities in responsible manufacturing, circular materials, recycling innovation and traceable textile value chains. Guiding the industry towards measurable sustainability and circularity outcomes there will be release of a CXO Blueprint and a Sustainable Textiles Accord. As the global textile industry shifts towards sustainability-led competitiveness, this pavilion brings together brands, manufacturers, innovators, recyclers and knowledge partners to demonstrate practical solutions for a more sustainable, circular and competitive Bharat.”
The organisers noted that sustainability has become an important business consideration as global regulations continue to evolve, including the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), Digital Product Passport (DPP), Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). According to the release, international buyers increasingly seek manufacturing partners that combine scale with environmental compliance, transparency, resilience and innovation.
The Eco-Stitch Sustainability & Circularity Hub is partnered by Grasim, GIZ, UNEP, UNIDO, Alliance for Textile Sustainability, Centre for Responsible Business (CRB), Conserve India, Fashion for Change (FMC), IDH, Green Stitch, Grant Thornton, H&M, Fashion for Good, Canopy, Otteri, Reput, Restart Alliance, Recore, Ramsons, and several others, which will highlight their innovations and sustainability initiatives at the pavilion.
According to the organisers, the Eco-Stitch Sustainability & Circularity Hub will form part of Bharat Tex 2026, bringing together business, innovation, policy and partnerships related to India's textile and apparel sector and its participation in global value chains.