Indian textile major Trident has joined ITMF as corporate member. Joining ITMF (International Textile Manufacturers Federation) will offer Trident a network of international companies covering the entire textile value chain that will help to better understand and navigate the changing business environment.

Joining an international industry platform like ITMF enables access to the various statistics, reports, webinars and meetings that help explain the short- and long-term dynamics of the global textile industry. Having the opportunity to attend the exclusive ITMF annual conferences is another important aspect. In today’s world meeting industry colleagues on a personal level in an atmosphere of trust and respect is invaluable.

ITMF will also benefit since Trident is one of the leading producers of home textiles in the world, supplying retailers and brands around the world, and can therefore provide an important international perspective on many issues ranging from sustainable production to social compliance.

Trident began by making high-quality yarn and in due course has become the largest manufacturer of terry towels and one of the largest integrated home textile manufacturers in the world. In the meantime, Trident has also diversified beyond home textile products by successfully diversifying into paper, chemicals, energy, and more.

Founded in 1904, the ITMF is the international forum of the global textile value chain for producers of fiber to finished products. Its members are from textile and apparel-producing countries representing approximately 90 per cent of global production.