Sasmira Presents [Technical Textiles – Life Cycle Assessment Summit 2025]

Life-Cycle Assessment Summit LCAS-2025

Paving the Way Forward to Sustainability in Technical Textiles

Under National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM),

Ministry of Textiles, Government of India

9^th & 10^th January 2025

SASMIRA, Mumbai, India

Thank you for being part of LCAS-2025! This summit marked the beginning of a critical dialogue on sustainability and innovation in technical textiles, and we look forward to collectively carrying this mission forward for a greener and more resilient future.

About LCAS-2025

As the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, sustainability has become an urgent global priority. The technical textiles sector, a significant contributor to industrial progress, now finds itself at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. With global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from textiles and apparel industries contributing to 8–10% of total emissions, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more critical

LCAS-2025 aims to address this challenge by introducing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) practices to the technical textiles sector in India. LCA is a globally recognized, standardized tool for assessing the environmental impact of products from their creation to disposal. It plays a crucial role in identifying carbon hotspots, enabling industries to make informed decisions toward achieving net-zero emissions, a goal India has committed to attaining by 2070.

The Life Cycle Assessment Summit (LCAS-2025), hosted by SASMIRA on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary, is a landmark initiative to introduce the Indian technical textiles industry to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) practices. With the global focus on reducing carbon emissions and environmental footprints, the summit aims to equip industries with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve sustainability, improve resource efficiency, and enhance global competitiveness.

The Environmental Imperative

Sustainability Challenges in Textiles
The textiles industry contributes significantly to global environmental concerns:

Carbon Footprint: Textiles generate 1.2 billion tonnes of CO₂ annually, more than the combined emissions from global aviation and shipping.
Resource Intensity: Textile production consumes 93 billion cubic meters of water annually, with a single pair of denim jeans requiring 1,000 gallons of water.
Pollution and Waste: The industry is responsible for 20% of global wastewater pollution and releases vast amounts of microplastics into oceans.
These challenges highlight the urgent need for sustainable practices, making the adoption of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) indispensable for the industry.

What is LCA

Life Cycle Assessment is a scientific methodology that evaluates the environmental impact of a product throughout its lifecycle—from raw material extraction and manufacturing, to use and disposal. It identifies critical carbon, water, and energy hotspots, enabling industries to:

Mitigate Environmental Impacts: By optimizing processes and materials.
Achieve Sustainability Goals: Through data-driven decision-making.
Stay Globally Competitive: By aligning with global sustainability frameworks.

Why Focus on Technical Textiles

Technical textiles are omnipresent, spanning applications across various sectors like agriculture, aerospace, healthcare, defence, construction, sports, packaging etc. have become an integral to modern life. There is a wealth of data on emissions and environmental impacts for fashion clothing, the technical textiles sector remains underrepresented. However, their resource-intensive production processes underscore the need for sustainability initiatives. By integrating LCA, the technical textiles industry can:

Understand and reduce its environmental footprint.
Contribute to national and global carbon reduction commitments.
Lead innovation in circularity and eco-friendly practices.

SASMIRA’s Commitment

SASMIRA, an approved body of the Ministry of Textile, is proud to take the lead through the dedicated summit on LCA in technical textiles. This summit reflects SASMIRA’s legacy of innovation and its mission to empower industries with sustainable practices.

What to Expect at LCAS-2025

The two-day Summit, scheduled for January 9^th and 10^th, 2025 will feature:

Global Experts: Insights from leaders like Ecoinvent, Mitsubishi Chemicals, Teijin, Dow Chemicals, TechFab, Grasim Industries, SAURER, LMW, Trützschler, Kenvue.
Technical Sessions: Discussions on LCA framework, Tools, Databank, Global Best Practices, Environment Product Declarations (EPDs), Carbon Fiber Applications and sustainability benefits, LCA studies for Viscose Staple Fiber(VSF) and Hygiene Products, Sustainable yarn manufacturing and sustainability through Circularity.
Technology Launche: The unveiling of SASMIRA’s patented Circular Weaving Technology for High Tenacity Synthetic Multifilament Yarns developed under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) for seamless tubular geotextiles.
Networking Opportunities: Interactions with Policymakers, Industry leaders, and Global sustainability experts.

Launch of SASMIRA developed technology under NTTM, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India

Felicitation of Industry Leaders

Recognition of Start-up & SASMIRA Alumni

Industry Felicitation

As we celebrate SASMIRA's 75th year, we are proud to recognize and felicitate industry leaders who have set new benchmarks of excellence and innovation in their respective domains. These acknowledgments honor the tireless efforts, vision, and impact of trailblazing individuals and organizations that are shaping the future of their industries.

Technology Launch Under NTTM

NTTM-Fuelled Innovation: A Landmark Technology Set to Redefine Geotextiles in India

Launch of SASMIRA-Lohia Corp Circular Weaving Technology

Innovative technology developed under the NTTM for Seamless Tubular Geotextiles for application in Geotextile Encased Columns (GEC)

The Countdown Begins: A Milestone Moment in Technical Textiles

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Summit Schedule

9th January 2025, Thursday

Time	Session Details
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Registration and Welcome Tea
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Inauguration
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Felicitation of Industry Leaders Recognition of leaders in technical textiles, SASMIRA-supported Start-ups, and SASMIRA Alumni
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM	Launch of SASMIRA Developed Indigenous Technology in collaboration with Lohia Corp Ltd. Under NTTM, MoT, Gol.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM	Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM	LCA Frameworks and Global Best Practices: Leveraging Databank Insights and Case Studies Speaker: Mr. Avraam Symeonidis, Ecoinvent, Switzerland
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM	Carbon Fiber Application and Sustainability Benefits Speaker:Mr. Kenji Omori, Mitsubishi Chemicals, Japan
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Life Cycle Assessment – Global vs Indian Scenario and Case Studies Speaker: Dr. Rajesh Singh, Senior Director(Business Development & Consulting Services), Sphera Solutions
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM	LCA Profile of VSF: Enabling Sustainability in Technical Textiles Speaker: Shri Gaurav Agarwal, Grasim Industries Ltd.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM	Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Introduction and Importance with Specific Reference to Geotextiles Speaker: Shri Nilesh Kulkarni TechFab (India) Industries Ltd.
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM	Networking Tea and Day 1 Closing Remarks

10th January 2025, Friday

Time	Session Details
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Welcome Tea
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM	Discussion on Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy Speaker: Shri Virendra Singh, IAS, Secretary, Maharashtra State Textile Department
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM	Recycling on Rotor Spinning, Advancement in Ring Spinning Speaker: Shri Malayappalayam S. Vetrivel & Mr Rajesh Kapoor, SAURER, India
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Innovation in Yarn Spinning Speaker: Shri Shiladitya K Joshi, DGM- Product & Marketing Truetzschler, India
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Teijin Aramid Sustainability/Circularity Speaker: Shri Ravi Kumar, Teijin India
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM	Role of Spinning in Sustainable Yarn Production Speaker: Shri M. Sankar, Director – Operations, LMW, India
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM	Lenzing’s Sustainable Solution to the Textile Industry Speaker: Mr. Avinash Mane, Senior Commercial Director, Sales, Lenzing
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM	Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM	LCA Framework, Global Best Practices with Respect to Hygiene Products Speaker:Roocha Khedkar, Kenvue Inc.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM	LCA of Fishing Nets Speaker:Shri Shravan Sharma Scientist, ICAR-CIFT
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Sustainability in Fashion Speaker: Shri Abhishek S. Kamble, GSCS International Ltd
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Summit Conclusion and Networking Tea

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9th & 10th Jan 2025

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