Mumbai, January 15, 2025: India is becoming a major centre for innovation and expansion as the need for technological textiles rises worldwide. Given this dynamic market’s enormous potential, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India is We are pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Austrian Fibres Institute for “Techtextil India,” the nation’s leading platform for the technical textiles sector. The Asia version of the renowned Dornbirn GFC will be held in 2025 as part of the Techtextil India Symposium thanks to this strategic partnership between the two top platforms in technical textiles. An influential gathering with the potential to establish new standards for the worldwide technical textiles sector.
The Dornbirn Global Fibre Congress Asia, which will be hosted under the Techtextil India Symposium, will begin on November 18, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, which will host the 10th edition of Techtextil India 2025 from November 19 to 21. By This collaboration, which brings together two of the most significant platforms in the sector, will present a unique chance for the technical textiles industry’s whole value chain to investigate global developments in fibre technology, sustainable materials, and innovative applications, in line with the industry’s increasing emphasis on innovation.
“Shaping the future: Sustainable Growth in Fibre Solutions and Innovations” will be the topic of the Dornbirn GFC Asia in India 2025. Globally renowned subject matter experts, academics, manufacturers, and thought leaders will serve as the conference’s leaders.
A wide range of speakers from India and other countries will present their cutting-edge inventions and industrial knowledge at the GFC Asia-India Conference. The talks will focus on innovative developments in spinning technology.
The next edition of Techtextil India, which is being driven by extensive research and development, will showcase the creative advancements achieved by industry participants. From the several phases of producing non-woven and other man-made fibres to the changing uses and maintenance techniques, the exhibition will provide as a platform for knowledge advancement and network growth.
“The technical textiles industry in India is at a transformative juncture,” stated Mr. Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd., in reference to the partnership. Currently, the collaboration between Messe Frankfurt The advantages of networking and information exchange for experts in the business will be enhanced by Trade Fairs India’s partnership with the Austrian Fibres Institute to host Dornbirn GFC and Techtextil India 2025. A partnership of this magnitude for technical textiles will establish a new standard for the sector.
“We are excited about this collaboration, which marks a significant step in extending our presence in Asia,” said Mr. Matthias W. Gluth, Managing Director, Austrian Fibres Institute, echoing similar thoughts. It is consistent with the Dornbirn GFC’s mission to expand its presence in this vibrant area. This new partnership with Techtextil India, in addition to the already-existing Dornbirn GFC Asia-Korea, demonstrates our dedication to actively participate in and contribute to the expanding Indian market, promoting innovation and international alliances in the fibre and textile sector.
Leading international firms have expressed a great interest in exhibiting at the already sold-out Techtextil India 2025 edition. Industry titans including Perlon, Aditya Birla Yarns, JB Ecotex Ltd, Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd, and Reliance Industries Group has made a commitment to exhibiting its technologies with a number of other esteemed firms. Along with specialised pavilions like Meditex, which focus on breakthroughs in medical textiles, the show will include makers of industrial machinery, fibre and yarn, textile mill innovations, non-woven, functional textiles, high-performance garments, and more.
By 2030, the Indian government wants the technical textile sector to be worth USD 40 billion, with USD 10 billion in total exports being the objective. The Indian government and business participants are optimistic that their country would soon dominate the globe in manufacturing. of technical fabrics. Schemes like National Technical textiles Mission (NTTM) and Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) are offering the benefits to industry stakeholders. Under NTTM, the government is focusing on 156 R&D projects for driving innovations. The government is also encouraging Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) to boost the segment.
The increasing emphasis on circularity and sustainability in textiles is creating new opportunities to promote product recycling, reuse, repair, and refurbishment. Technical textile education programs and the Indian government are expanding their efforts to disseminate expertise.
and abilities in fields that promise a bright future, such as medical textiles, mobile textiles, geotextiles, geosynthetics, and others. great-performance materials are in great demand due to a variety of applications, including medical textiles, sportswear, automotive, construction, and environmental sustainability.
In light of this, the partnership between Dornbirn GFC and Techtextil India 2025 represents a significant step towards establishing India as a global centre for technical textile innovation and enhancing cross-border knowledge sharing. The market for technical textiles is positioned During the event, Techtextil Symposium India will also host the Meditex Conference, which aims to revolutionise industries.