Transforming the Textile Industry: A Study on Sustainable Manufacturing and Innovation

Abstract

The textile and apparel sector is India’s second-largest employer and contributes the most to the nation’s GDP. Despite this importance, the industry struggles with technological innovation and implementation when facing challenges. The core problem is finding ways to bring diverse ideas to market quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively in textile manufacturing, while optimizing supply chains and improving customer satisfaction. Advanced technologies can reduce product lead times, support sustainability goals, and help producers and distributors respond more nimbly to market demands. Unfortunately, there’s been minimal comprehensive research examining how these technologies are being applied in textile manufacturing. Studies have shown that when the industry does adopt new technologies, it experiences improved manufacturing efficiency through automation of repetitive design tasks, increased worker productivity, and shorter product development cycles.