PM Modi makes sustainable fashion statement with PET bottle jacket at G7 summit
New Delhi, May 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fashion statement at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, where he showcased his commitment to sustainability. While visiting the Peace Memorial Museum and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to unveil the Mahatma Gandhi bust statue, PM Modi was seen wearing a beige sleeveless jacket made from recycled materials.
The jacket, known as the chandan-shade sadri jacket, was made by the Tamil Nadu-based Shree Renga Polymers using PET bottles from their EcoLine Clothing Line.
Went to the Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park this morning. pic.twitter.com/H3NlkcFxF0 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 21, 2023
The sleeveless jacket is not only visually appealing but also environmentally friendly. It is crafted from a soft fabric that is moisture absorbent, anti-static, and anti-microbial. The polyester pinstripe fabric used in the jacket is produced from 25-30 recycled PET bottles.
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PM Modi's choice of sustainable fashion aligns with his efforts to support Indian goods and promote indigenous cloth and handicrafts. This is not the first time he has made a responsible fashion statement. Earlier this year, he wore another sleeveless jacket from the EcoLine clothing line during a Parliament session. This jacket was also made from recycled PET bottles and was gifted to him at an event by the Indian Oil Corporation in Bengaluru.
The production process of these sustainable garments is commendable. PET bottles are collected, crushed, and melted in a controlled environment. The resulting fiber is then mixed with color and transformed into yarn, which is used to create the fabric. This innovative production technique reduces water consumption by 90% and energy usage by 50%.
Hon. PM @narendramodi ji today wore a unique blue jacket in Parliament made from recycled plastic bottles which was gifted to him at Bengaluru IOC event
Modi ji is leading by example on how one can reuse, reduce & recycle. sustainable living is caring for mother planet pic.twitter.com/jxunbY9cLz — Vijayendra Yeddyurappa (@BYVijayendra) February 8, 2023
PM Modi's emphasis on sustainable fashion and support for local goods has gained momentum since he assumed office in 2014. His advocacy for khadi, a sustainable fabric deeply rooted in India's freedom struggle, goes beyond rhetoric. Recently, the Lakme Fashion Week collaborated with Khadi India to showcase contemporary designs using this humble yet eco-friendly fabric.
Narendra Modi's sartorial choices serve as inspiration for embracing sustainable fashion, emphasizing the urgent need for eco-consciousness in the industry.
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- With inputs from agencies
