GTTES 2025: A Global Showcase of Textile Innovation in Mumbai

The Global Textile Technology and Engineering Show (GTTES 2025) has launched in Mumbai, marking a significant event in India's textile industry. The event features 210 exhibitors from 39 countries, showcasing advancements in textile technology. It also includes discussions on sustainability, indigenous development, and the future of textile machinery.

The Global Textile Technology and Engineering Show, known as GTTES 2025, commenced with a grand inauguration at Mumbai's Bombay Exhibition Centre. This event highlights significant developments in textile technology and welcomes global cooperation in the sector. Distinguished guests included Navi Mumbai's commissioner and India's Textile Commissioner among others from Belarus, South Africa, and Burkina Faso.

GTTES 2025, aiming to push innovation in the textile machinery industry, brings together 210 exhibitors from 39 countries. This assembly serves as a vital networking hub, connecting stakeholders from around the globe. The event, a substantial contributor to India's textile sector, draws attention to its economic impact with a 13 percent share in industrial production.

Sustainability efforts were a focal point, with initiatives addressed by Roop Rashi Mahapatra and Dr. Kailash Shinde, highlighting recycling projects to tackle textile waste. Industry leaders unveiled new products spanning weaving to digital printing. A seminar by the Bureau of Indian Standards spotlighted standardization in the industry. Additionally, a symposium emphasized indigenous development, which aligns with India's textile machinery growth ambitions. The show's first day concluded with the announcement of India ITME 2026.