Pallab Banerjee on Global Apparel Sourcing at Bharat Tex 2026 | Fibre2Fashion

How can apparel manufacturers help global brands manage sourcing risks, geopolitical uncertainty and increasing sustainability requirements? In this exclusive Fibre2Fashion interview at Bharat Tex 2026, Pallab Banerjee, Managing Director of Pearl Global Industries Limited, discusses the company’s multi-country manufacturing strategy, sustainability investments and adoption of digital technologies. Pearl Global manufactures across India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia and Guatemala. This diversified footprint enables the company to offer different products from multiple sourcing destinations while helping customers respond to tariff changes, supply-chain disruptions and evolving nearshoring requirements. The conversation also explores how Pearl Global is adopting renewable energy, water conservation, waste management and product traceability to meet the sustainability targets of leading international brands. Watch the interview to learn about: • Pearl Global’s five-country manufacturing footprint • Diversifying apparel sourcing across global markets • Nearshoring opportunities for the American market • Serving European customers through different sourcing regions • Renewable energy and water-conservation initiatives • Waste management across apparel factories • Digitising garment and factory traceability • Preparing for Digital Product Passport requirements • Using AI rendering and 3D sampling in apparel development • Reducing physical sampling costs and lead times • Mana