by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Apr 15, 2020 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
The Water Quality Guidelines (WQG) are voluntary goals set by the non-profit business association, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) to improve and/or maintain wastewater quality in direct textile-related operations, as well as textile mills and laundries in a...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Apr 15, 2020 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is a non-profit organisation. It was set up as an initiative of the Foreign Trade Association in response to the debate on how to achieve convergence in the field of corporate social responsibility. Its Code of Conduct...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Apr 15, 2020 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
A framework standard from the British Standards Agency (BSI) for implementing the principles of the circular economy within organisations. Geographic Region – Global Type of Standard – Guidelines Product – Fabrics Official...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Apr 15, 2020 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
Focusing on consumer safety and the environment, the Swiss-based bluesign system examines natural resources and chemicals used in textile production, occupational health and takes a holistic view of safety and environmental issues in the textiles and apparel supply...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Apr 15, 2020 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
Bilan Carbone is a methodology developed by the French Agency for Environment and Energy Control (ADEME). It is a useful tool for organisations (company, community or larger administrative divisions) to evaluate their direct Greenhouse Gas emissions....
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Apr 15, 2020 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
AA1000 are a set of three free to use standards that have been developed to improve the accountability, reporting and overall sustainability performance of an organization. They require the inclusion of stakeholders in identifying relevant sustainability...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Mar 31, 2020 | Traditional Textiles - INDIA
Meghalaya is the homeland of three ancient hill communities, the Khasi, Jaintias and Garos, and is a land of considerable natural beauty. The important crafts are cane and bamboo works, artistic weaving and woodcarving. Weaving is the traditional occupation of...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Mar 31, 2020 | Traditional Textiles - INDIA
Tripura is one of the third smallest states of India, with boundaries of the state meet Assam and Mizoram and the international borders meet Bangladesh. Tripura is also included in seven sister states along the...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Mar 27, 2020 | Traditional Textiles - INDIA
One of the eastern states of India famous for its rich variety of ethnic Indian fashion wear in Odisha or Orissa. It is renowned for its beautiful and gorgeous handloom textiles. Orissa sarees are well-known for their exquisite finish and delicate works. Some of the...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Mar 22, 2020 | Traditional Textiles - INDIA
Bihar has a rich artistic heritage. Indigenous art forms were heavily influenced by the Mughal Empire and the British Raj. Known as Land of Buddha, Bihar is a place with a fascinating history. Bihar has given birth to many intellectuals whose knowledge has enlightened...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Mar 10, 2020 | Traditional Textiles - INDIA
Andhra Pradesh is one of the 29 states of India, situated on the south eastern coast of the country. The state is the 8th largest state in India; the state is the 10th largest by population, has one of the longest coast lines running along the Bay of Bengal,...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Feb 22, 2020 | Business & Policy, News & Insights
MAH-TEX-POLICY-1Download Objectives of The Textile Policy 2018-23 Encourage setting up of Fiber to Fashion value chain. Generate 10 lakh new employments in the textile sector. Special focus on development of the textile industry in cotton growing areas. Special focus...