Greening the threads

How Indian climate tech startups are making fashion sustainable

- REWATI KARAN

INDIA'S FASHION INDUSTRY, one of the world's biggest textile producers, is getting a reality check. The formerly resource-hungry, high-waste sector is experiencing the arrival of a new type of disruptor: climate tech startups fueled by AI, which are redefining the way fashion is designed, manufactured, and distributed. From tracking emissions to forecasting waste, startups like GreenStitch, ZYOD, and Stylumia are leading the charge to sustainability with algorithms rather than sewing kits.

Their mission is clear: make fashion climate-smart without denting style, speed, or scale. Take a look at these startups which are leveraging AI to make fashion sustainable:

GreenStitch: Targeting carbon crisis