The Society of Dyers and Colorists (SDC) held a conference in Mumbai to discuss innovations in chemical compliance, certification, fashion and business in the textile supply chain. Over 200 delegates from process houses, brands, retailers, fashion and technical educational institutions participated.

Panel discussions focused on dyes and chemicals compliance, sustainable business strategies and ideas to support the textile computation industry. Stress was laid on innovations, ideas and projects that would help everyone involved in the textile supply chain to take a step forward in creating a greener and happier ecosystem for all its living beings.

A session highlighted the importance of color and helping brands in selecting the right color. The total appearance capture system consists of a camera that can scan the object from every angle, helping in visualizing the product. The Pantone cloud- its tools and concept of 3-D object making-- can reduce the cycle of prototype and sampling in garment industry that can help in reducing waste. For sustainable production 3-D object making can help in reducing the steps of making prototypes and waste of resources.

The conference was based on the theme of a circular economy. The textile industry is struggling to reduce its footprint and one of the promising pathways to this is to embrace the concept of the circular economy.