The initiative delivers an open-source, modular blueprint for sustainable tier-2 textile manufacturing that can be adopted industry-wide, while simultaneously building a first-of-its-kind physical facility that demonstrates these principles in action.
Arvind Ltd has proposed to build a new facility for cotton woven and knits in Gujarat which will achieve 93 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and will save 60 litres of water per kilogram of fabric manufactured.
For this purpose Ahmedabad-based textile manufacturer will develop a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable textile manufacturing along with an entity, Fashion for Good as part of the “Future Forward Factories India” initiative, the company stated.
The initiative delivers an open-source, modular blueprint for sustainable tier-2 textile manufacturing that can be adopted industry-wide, while simultaneously building a first-of-its-kind physical facility that demonstrates these principles in action. This physical implementation represents a significant investment in bringing innovations from concept to reality, putting “money on the ground” to prove the commercial and environmental viability of these approaches. The physical facility implementation would be subject to viability gap funding support from the Industry stakeholders to make some of the leading innovations financially viable.
A critical moment
“We are at a critical moment in the fashion industry’s journey towards sustainability. With Future Forward Factories, we are taking decisive action to catalyse transformation through both knowledge-sharing and practical implementation,” said Katrin Ley, Managing Director of Fashion for Good. “By developing a blueprint and working with Arvind to build an actual facility that addresses the challenges of Tier 2 manufacturing – where 52% of the industry’s CO2 emissions and almost all water and chemical usage occurs – we can demonstrate real-world solutions that drive systemic change.”
The initiative is already backed by a strong network of committed catalytic funders; Laudes Foundation, Apparel Impact Institute, and IDH, and on-ground partners; Bluwin, Wazir Advisors, Grant Thornton Bharat and Sattva Consulting, who are collaborating to deliver actionable insights and practical solutions.
Future Forward Factories is launching at the Global Fashion Summit 2025 to socialise both the blueprint development and facility construction aspects of the initiative. The open-source blueprint is scheduled for public release in September 2025, providing the industry with a practical roadmap, the release added.
Published on June 3, 2025