Techtextil India 2025 Opens, Advancing Functional Textiles
10th edition brings global innovators, policy leaders, and 300+ brands to Mumbai
Techtextil India 2025 has officially opened in Mumbai, uniting 215 exhibitors and major global stakeholders to highlight next-generation solutions in technical textiles, sustainability and circular innovation.
Techtextil India 2025, the leading trade fair for technical textiles, nonwovens and composites organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, opened today at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, celebrating its 10th edition. Scheduled from 19–21 November 2025, the event brings together 215 exhibitors, including 100 exhibitors participating for the first time, showcasing innovations across 12 specialised application segments of the textile value chain.
As the technical textiles sector continues to expand rapidly, this edition features a dynamic showcase of 300+ brands, a dedicated Sporttech Pavilion, and a German Pavilion representing 13 brands. Visitors can explore cutting-edge technologies, discover new solutions and build strategic business connections at this significant B2B platform.
The inauguration took place in the presence of key dignitaries:
- Guest of Honour, Honourable Smt R Lalitha, IAS, Director of Textiles, Department of Textiles, Government of Tamil Nadu
- Mr Pramod Khosla, Member of Committee of Administration, MATEXIL
- Mr Mahesh Kudav, Chairman, Indian Technical Textiles Association
- Ms Sabine Scharrer, Director, Brand Management, Technical Textiles and Textile Processing, Messe Frankfurt GmbH
- Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd
Sharing her insights, Guest of Honour, Honourable Smt R Lalitha, IAS, stated:
“The Techtextil India 2025 is an expo that weaves together leading innovators, policymakers and companies to frame appropriate policies for the growing industry. I believe that man-made fibres is the sunrise sector in the future. Concepts like sustainability and circularity will give rise to better technology that could help speed up research and development in India.”
Speaking on the landmark edition, Mr Raj Manek commented:
“The Indian textile industry is witnessing a remarkable transformation driven by government support, technological innovation and global demand for sustainable materials. Techtextil India 2025 will not only showcase the latest in technical textiles and nonwovens but also serve as a knowledge-driven hub connecting policy with practice. As the high-value, sustainable and globally competitive textile industry is receiving renewed focus, the synergy between government initiatives and industry platforms such as Techtextil India 2025 will continue to strengthen India’s leadership in the global textile landscape. The show weaves together innovation, collaboration and opportunity to create a more resilient, future-ready industry.”
The opening day recorded strong footfall, active knowledge-sharing and new business discussions as the show positions itself as an essential innovation and networking platform for the sector.
Across three days, Techtextil Symposium will offer deep-dive knowledge sessions on emerging avenues in technical textiles, sustainability, India’s activewear growth, circular value chains, waste-derived fabrics and more.
The expo is supported by major industry associations, including MATEXIL, ITTA, the Department of Textiles (Government of Maharashtra) and the Government of Tamil Nadu as the Partner State.
Techtextil India continues to operate under Messe Frankfurt’s global Texpertise Network.