How We Do

GATS is committed to transforming the industry by offering

Innovative Industry Solutions

  • Recycled Cotton as the Future: Recycled cotton is highly sustainable, requiring less water, energy, and chemicals, and can be reused endlessly. GATS promotes it as the top choice for global fashion brands.

  • Circular Solutions for Brands: We help brands create circular supply chains with full traceability and no reliance on virgin materials, focusing on recycled cotton, the leading sustainable fiber.

  • Circular Supply Chains: We push for resource-efficient, waste-free supply chains by promoting recycled fibers over virgin materials.

  • Sustainability Standards & Certifications: We set industry standards for recycled fibers and help SMEs obtain global certifications.

  • Tech Support for SMEs: We assist SMEs in adopting advanced recycling technologies to boost sustainability and competitiveness.

Collaboration is Key

True circularity and sustainability in the textile industry can only be achieved through collaboration:

  • Brands and Manufacturers: GATS serves as the bridge between fashion brands and industry, helping both sides align on circularity goals.

  • Policymakers and Industry: We work closely with governments to create policies that incentivize circularity and sustainability practices.

  • Educational institutions: We partner with educational institutes to foster the next generation of sustainable entrepreneurs and innovators.

GATS: A Bridge Between Brands and Industry

GATS is a crucial facilitator, helping fashion brands and manufacturers integrate circularity into their operations. By offering traceability tools, cost-neutral solutions, and policy advocacy, we ensure that stakeholders are aligned toward a common goal: a fully circular and sustainable textile industry.

Design and Education for the Future

Education is key to long-term sustainability. At GATS, we are committed to educating future leaders and providing them with the skills and tools to lead in a circular economy:

  • Creating Future Sustainable Entrepreneurs: We work with academic institutions to mentor and educate students, fostering the next generation of sustainable entrepreneurs.

  • Mentorship from Industry Leaders: Through partnerships with industry leaders, we offer hands-on mentorship opportunities that allow students to learn from the best.

  • Published Research and Impact Reports: GATS regularly publishes reports and case studies that demonstrate the impact of circularity, backed by real-world data.

By promoting education and awareness from the grassroots level, GATS ensures that sustainability becomes a core principle for the future of the textile industry.

Impact and Data-Driven Change

The impact of GATS-led initiatives speaks for itself:

  • Economic Contribution: SMEs are the backbone of India’s textile industry, employing 70% of the workforce and contributing significantly to the GDP and exports.
  • Water Reduction: GATS-led water-efficient practices have reduced water usage in dyeing and finishing processes by up to 50%.
  • Renewable Energy: We are working towards powering 50% of textile operations with renewable energy by 2030.
  • Hazardous Chemical Reduction: By adopting closed-loop systems and waste treatment technologies, we have reduced hazardous chemical discharge by up to 80%.