In line with its momentum to establish itself as a global textile manufacturing powerhouse, India is accelerating its focus on high-performance, functional textiles. Techtextil India 2025, the country's foremost B2B exhibition on technical textiles, nonwovens, and composites, is set to capitalize on this growth.
Scheduled from November 19 to 21, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, the 10th edition of the exhibition is evolving into a critical platform for translating national policy into industrial execution. India's robust technical textiles exports, which reached USD 2.92 billion in FY 2024–25, underscore the global demand for Indian materials, particularly in Packtech (37.5%) and Indutech (28%). Techtextil India 2025 provides the essential hub to shift this momentum toward specialized, high-value production.
This year’s edition will feature over 215 exhibitors, including more than 100 first-time participants, and is defined by the launch of key specialized platforms and knowledge initiatives, aligning with the Government’s vision of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.’
Government initiatives fueling the transformation
The exhibition serves as a critical connector between ground-level innovation and government policy, particularly following recent amendments to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. These revisions specifically target the Man-Made Fiber (MMF) and technical textiles segments, underscoring a commitment to attracting investment, enhancing ease of doing business, and generating high-skill employment in high-value manufacturing.
New features define the innovation agenda
The 2025 edition introduces three major knowledge and application streams designed to accelerate industry transformation:
● Launch of Sporttech pavilion: Recognizing the booming demand for specialized fabrics, this new dedicated segment will spotlight high-performance materials revolutionizing activewear, sportswear, and outdoor applications. A dedicated conference on "India’s activewear revolution" will address the ecosystem needed for globally competitive, premium sportswear.
● Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference Asia debut: A day before the main expo (November 18), this globally renowned, research-driven conference will make its highly anticipated debut in India. It will serve as a crucial prelude, bringing international R&D expertise directly to Mumbai and focusing on next-generation fiber innovation, sustainability, and material science.
● Focus on Circularity and Tech-Policy: The show’s expanded conference program includes the Techtextil India conference powered by ITTA (Indian Technical Textile Association) on November 19, focusing on smart solutions across geotextiles and industrial textiles. Furthermore, a Day 3 conference will address "Creating Tomorrow’s Circular Supply Chains: Technology, Collaboration & Capital for Tech Textiles and Plastics," highlighting the industry's commitment to Oekotech and environmental sustainability.
Commenting on the sector’s evolution, Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, stated: “India’s textile story is rapidly moving up the value chain. By integrating specialized applications like the Sporttech Pavilion and hosting critical knowledge exchanges, Techtextil India is no longer just a sourcing event—it is the nation’s central hub where global policy meets industrial practice. We are proud to facilitate this crucial shift, empowering the industry to lead in innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness.”
The synergy between systemic government support and knowledge-driven platforms like Techtextil India 2025 is poised to solidify India’s position as a powerhouse for advanced textile materials on the global stage.
