🌍 Higg MSI · Sustainability Report 2024

Material Impact

Our Higg MSI lifecycle assessment quantifies the environmental impact of RG Fibers' recycled yarn — from global warming potential to water scarcity — and benchmarks it against industry alternatives.

11.41

Higg Score/kg

85%

Water Saved

60%

CO₂ Reduction

100%

Recycled Input

High-quality sorting and fiber recover system - Material Impact

Our Recycled Knitting Yarn, Recycled Weaving Yarn, Recycled Melange Yarn, and Recycled Cotton Yarn manufacturing significantly reduces the consumption of virgin cotton. By recycling old textile material and cotton cut-offs, we prevent the high ecological costs of large cotton farming by eliminating the excessive consumption of water, the application of pesticides, and the land degradation. This minimizes the use of valuable resources while relieving the pressure on land for agriculture.

Our recycling process consumes much less energy than the conventional production of yarn. Much of the recycled material still maintains its original color, which obviates the need for extensive dyeing processes in most instances. This not only helps in the conservation of the energy, but even minimizes the amount of wastewater that is released during the manufacturing and aids in creating less environment impact by the chemicals that are used for dyeing. The recycled yarn process that we follow is specifically curated to addresses the growing issue of textile waste. We focus on upcycling the fabric scraps, garment cuttings, and post-industrial textile scraps, this helps in keeping up the enormous amounts of waste out of the landfills.

We sort, process, and mix our fibers with care to deliver the highest quality. By transforming pre- and post-consumer textile waste into usable yarns, we extend the life of material which could otherwise be discarded. This efficient use of material reduces the quantity of raw material needed, which subsequently reduces the ecological impact of textiles.

Higg MSI

Higg Score Availability

The Higg Index is a comprehensive set of tools designed to measure sustainability across brands, facilities, and products. Higg Score of recycled cotton fiber estimated for 1 kilogram.

Global Warming

Global Warming

0.325 Kg CO₂e

Eutrophication

Eutrophication

0.001 Kg

Water Scarcity

Water Scarcity

0.039 M³

Chemistry

Chemistry

2 Units

Fossil Fuel

Fossil Fuel Depletion

3.31 MJ

Impact Metrics

Sustainable Report 2024

RG Fibers has successfully conducted the Higg MSI material lifecycle self-assessment. Our recycling process was evaluated across key environmental factors — raw material usage, waste management, water consumption, energy efficiency, emissions, and chemical utilisation.

Yarn Volume

Yarn Volume

18,000 MT

Waste Garment

Waste Garment

10,800 MT

Pet Waste

Pet Waste

7,200 MT

Water Saving

Water Saving

3,88,41,120 KL

Chemical Saving

Chemical Saving

1,61,838 KG

CO2 Emission

CO₂ Emission Saved

49,630 MT

Higg MSI Comparison

Material Impact Meter

Our coloured knitted fabric, produced using recycled yarns, achieves an impressive Higg impact score of 11.41 per kilogram — among the lowest compared to other textile materials on the Higg Index. No additional dyes or colorants needed.

Global Warming
Eutrophication
Water Scarcity
Chemistry
Fossil Fuel

♻️ Recycled Fabric

RG Fibers — lowest impact

🔵 Recycled Polyester

Slightly higher footprint

🌿 Organic Cotton

Higher water footprint

🔴 Virgin Cotton

Highest environmental cost

Material Global Warming Eutrophication Water Scarcity Chemistry Fossil Fuel Total Score
♻️ Recycled Fabric (RG Fibers) 3.37 2.00 0.29 3.16 2.59 11.41
🔵 Recycled Polyester 3.661.580.473.652.8012.16
🌿 Organic Cotton 6.569.806.697.785.4036.23
🔴 Virgin Cotton 9.35 19.60 56.70 12.00 7.38 105.03

* Scores per kg — lower is better. Source: Higg MSI / Sustainable Apparel Coalition.

Our Commitment

RG Fibers Higg Score

The Higg Index is a comprehensive suite of sustainability assessment tools designed to measure the environmental and social impact of businesses within the textile, apparel, and footwear industries. Developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), it is widely recognised as a trusted standard for evaluating sustainability performance across the entire supply chain.

The Higg Index provides valuable insights for brands, manufacturers, and retailers by assessing their environmental footprint — from product design and material sourcing to manufacturing processes and facility operations.

At RG Fibers, we embrace the Higg Index framework to enhance our environmental accountability and align with global standards for sustainable manufacturing. The index guides us in adopting strategies that minimise carbon emissions, conserve water, reduce waste, and improve energy efficiency.

Our commitment to the Higg Index reflects our dedication to creating a positive environmental impact while delivering high-quality, eco-friendly yarns.

Water Saving vs Virgin Cotton 85%
CO₂ Footprint Reduction 60%
Higg Score Advantage vs Virgin Cotton 89%
Recycled Raw Material Input 100%
Higg Score Chart — RG Fibers
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GRS v4.0

Global Recycled Standard

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OEKO-TEX 100

Certified Safe

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ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

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Higg MSI

SAC Certified Score

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