The premier trade fair for technical textiles, non-wovens, and composites, Techtextil India 2025, commenced today, November 19, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, marking its 10th edition. Organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, the event runs until November 21, 2025. This landmark edition connects 215 exhibitors, including 100 first-time exhibitors, to the textile value chain. The show’s dynamic agenda features over 300 brands, showcasing innovations across 12 application-based textile segments. Visitors are offered ample engagement and networking opportunities to discover next-generation solutions and deepen partnerships at this vital B2B event.
Focus on MMF, sustainability, and India's global role
Dignitaries emphasized the growing significance of man-made fibres (MMF) and the need for sustainability. R Lalitha, IAS, opined that the expo weaves together leading innovators, policymakers, and companies to frame appropriate policies for the growing industry. She also stated her belief that man-made fibres is the sunrise sector in the future and that concepts like sustainability and circularity will give rise to better technology that could help speed up research and development in India. On the milestone occasion, Raj Manek commented that the Indian textile industry is witnessing a remarkable transformation driven by government support, technological innovation, and global demand for sustainable materials. He added that 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. Manek concluded that the synergy between government initiatives and industry platforms like Techtextil India 2025 will continue to strengthen India’s leadership in the global textile landscape, weaving together innovation, collaboration, and opportunity.
Expo highlights and industry support
The 10th edition is recognized as a significant platform for innovation, strategic networking, and opportunity creation for the technical textile sector. The opening day has already experienced robust participation, energized discussions, and promising collaboration. The three-day event will feature in-depth knowledge sessions under the Techtextil Symposium. Topics will range from new avenues for technical textiles and sustainable textiles to India’s activewear future, exploring circular supply chains, and fabrics from waste. Event highlights include a dedicated Sporttech Pavilion and a German Pavilion featuring 13 brands. The expo has garnered support from key industry bodies, including the Manmade & Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL) and the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA). The Department of Textiles (Government of Maharashtra) and the Government of Tamil Nadu are also supporting the event, with Tamil Nadu serving as the Partner State. Techtextil India is part of Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Network.
Distinguished dignitaries and industry vision
The show was inaugurated in the presence of distinguished dignitaries. The list included the Guest of Honour, Honourable R Lalitha, IAS, Director of Textiles, Department of Textiles, Government of Tamil Nadu. Other key figures present were Pramod Khosla, Member of Committee of Administration, The Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL), andMahesh Kudav, Chairman, Indian Technical Textiles Association. Messe Frankfurt representatives included Sabine Scharrer, Director, Brand Management, Technical Textiles and Textile Processing, Messe Frankfurt GmbH, and Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd.
