ReFiber Unveils 'Mumbai Textile Circular Economy Demonstration Project' White Paper at Bharat Tex 2026, Showcasing a Scalable Model for India's Circular Textile Future
ReFiber has released a white paper at Bharat Tex 2026 detailing a successful pilot project for textile circularity in Mumbai. The project demonstrated a scalable model for collecting and recycling post-consumer textile waste through digital traceability and community partnerships.
Why it matters
As India is a major textile producer, developing scalable circular economy models is essential for reducing environmental waste and improving sustainability in the fashion industry.
2.7 tonnes of textiles recovered, 275 collection orders fulfilled and 257 citizens engaged - showcasing a scalable model for textile circularity.
MUMBAI, India , July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of the world's largest producers and consumers of textiles, India faces a growing challenge in managing post-consumer textile waste. Addressing this gap, ReFiber, powered by OterRi , unveiled its flagship White Paper, 'Mumbai Textile Circular Economy Demonstration Project' , at Bharat Tex 2026 . P resented at the Eco Stitch Sustainability and Circularity Hu b, an initiativ e by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) and the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability Council (GATS), the white paper showcases one of India's first technology-enabled demonstrations of a city-scale circular textile ecosystem.
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