I started working more closely with manufacturers in India, mostly because I kept hearing that the ecosystem was changing fast. I wasn’t expecting much at first. I thought “sustainable sourcing” automatically meant high MOQ, high cost, and long lead times.
But the reality on the ground surprised me. The biggest change I noticed was accessibility. Recycled cotton blends, Tencel fabrics, and organic knits were no longer “special order only.” Small to mid-sized brands the kind with very modest volumes, were actually getting taken seriously when they came with clear specs and a proper tech pack.
It’s not perfect everywhere, but the progress is real. For instance, many online sourcing platforms take care of the end-to-end sourcing process. Sharing this because I know a lot of independent founders assume India is too complicated or too pricey to consider.
My experience has been the opposite: when the brief is clear, India can be one of the more approachable places to build a responsible supply chain. Would love to hear if anyone else has had similar (or very different) experiences working in the region.
Submitted December 08, 2025 at 06:38AM by SeaRestaurant7703 https://ift.tt/mnCJGPe
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