Fashion for Good & Arvind Launch Future Forward Factories
Fashion for Good and Arvind Limited have launched Future Forward Factories India, an ambitious sustainability initiative aimed at revolutionizing Tier 2 textile manufacturing. The project includes an open-source blueprint for eco-conscious production and a first-of-its-kind physical facility in Gujarat that promises up to 93% reduction in GHG emissions.
The blueprint is modular, scalable, and focuses on environmental and economic feasibility. Arvind's new facility—designed for cotton woven and knit fabrics—is expected to save up to 60 litres of water per kg of fabric and operate as one of the first near net-zero textile production centers in the world.
Key sustainability targets include:
Renewable energy integration
Advanced low-water and waterless technologies
ZDHC Level 3 chemical compliance
Improved wastewater treatment
A Just Transition framework for worker welfare
The initiative is supported by Laudes Foundation, Apparel Impact Institute, IDH, and other partners including Bluwin, Grant Thornton Bharat, Wazir Advisors, and Sattva Consulting.
Set to debut at the Global Fashion Summit 2025, the blueprint will be made publicly available in September 2025. The project also invites other suppliers to co-develop site-specific blueprints, scaling sustainability across diverse factory formats.
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