SUSTAINABLE
DESIGN LIBRARY
Organised. Authentic. 100% Sustainable.
From fibre to finished product, the Sustainable Design Library is India's one-point partner for sustainable sourcing. Apparel, home, lifestyle — whether built from natural raw materials or through handmade processes — we make sustainable supply chains organised, reliable, and globally ready.
09 integrated growth capabilities
26+ Years Experience
Founder-first execution governance
WHY SUSTAINABLE
DESIGN LIBRARY
EXISTS?
Sustainability is no longer optional — it’s a buyer demand, a compliance standard, and a brand story. Yet sourcing sustainably from India is still fragmented, confusing, and often greenwashed.
- 26+ years of sourcing legacy — now focused entirely on sustainable materials and processes.
- The only organised hub connecting brands to natural fibres, handmade crafts, and certified suppliers.
- Dual approach: sustainable by material or sustainable by process.
- Certification-ready sourcing (GOTS, Fairtrade, OEKO-TEX, NEST).
Who WE SERVE?
Global Importers & Buyers
Seeking eco-certified apparel, home & lifestyle sourcing from India.
Seeking eco-certified apparel, home & lifestyle sourcing from India.
Export Houses & Manufacturers
Needing sustainable raw materials and processes.
Needing sustainable raw materials and processes.
D2C & Retail Brands
Targeting ESG goals, eco-collections, and sustainability storytelling.
Targeting ESG goals, eco-collections, and sustainability storytelling.
Lifestyle & Home Brands
Looking for authentic handmade crafts with scalable execution.
Looking for authentic handmade crafts with scalable execution.
Global Importers & Buyers
Seeking eco-certified apparel, home & lifestyle sourcing from India.
Export Houses & Manufacturers
D2C & Retail Brands
Lifestyle & Home Brands
CHALLENGES WE SOLVE
Greenwashing vs Reality
Filtering true sustainable practices from marketing buzzwords.
Fragmentation
No single partner for sustainable raw materials + handmade processes + finished goods.
Traceability & Compliance
Providing proof buyers need (GOTS, OEKO-TEX, BCI, Fairtrade).
Artisan Connect
Uniting scattered craftspeople and clusters into one organised channel.
Scalability
Helping brands grow without losing authenticity or timelines.
(Organic, Recycled & Vegan)
Apparel, home furnishings, and accessories made with organic cotton, hemp, khadi, bamboo, hemp blends, recycled fabrics, vegan leather.
FINISHED GOODS SOURCING
BY MATERIAL
(Handmade & Low-Impact)
Products made with handmade, low-impact techniques (macramé, crochet, hand knitting, handloom weaving, hand painting, hand embroidery).
FINISHED GOODS SOURCING
BY PROCESS
(Organic, Recycled & Vegan)
Apparel, home furnishings, and accessories made with organic cotton, hemp, khadi, bamboo, hemp blends, recycled fabrics, vegan leather.
FINISHED GOODS SOURCING
BY MATERIAL
(Handmade & Low-Impact)
Products made with handmade, low-impact techniques (macramé, crochet, hand knitting, handloom weaving, hand painting, hand embroidery).
FINISHED GOODS SOURCING
BY PROCESS
Raw Material & Process Services
Fibres & Yarns
Organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, jute, banana fibre, pineapple fibre, wool.
Fabrics
Handloom, khadi, organic/recycled blends, vegan leather (cork, apple, cactus).
Dyeing & Printing
Fruit, vegetable, and plant-based dyes; block printing, mud resist, hand painting.
Handmade Processes
Macramé, crochet, hand knitting, hand embroidery, handlooms — anything crafted by hand.
Clusters & Artisans
Direct connect with India's craft clusters for scale and authenticity.
Certifications & Audits
ESG compliance, audit support, and traceability reports.
CATEGORIES WE COVER
Apparel & Textiles
Garments in organic, recycled, or artisanal fabrics.
Sustainability in the Founder's WordsSustainabilityin theFounder’sWords
"True sustainability is not a buzzword — it’s fibres, hands, and processes aligned with trust. That’s what we built the Sustainable Design Library for."
— Puuneet Aggarwal, Founder & Mentor, Vikava Labs
FAQS
Quick Answers to Common Queries
Have questions? Find clear answers to understand the approach, process, and how execution is simplified.
What makes SDL different from regular sourcing?
+SDL focuses only on sustainable materials and certified processes.
Does SDL support handmade and artisan sourcing?
+Are certifications supported?
+Can SDL scale sustainable production?
+Who typically uses SDL?
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