Hohenstein India successfully hosted a special curtain raiser event in Gurgaon recently, setting the stage for its debut OEKO-TEX® Summit and Exhibition, scheduled to take place on 9–10 December 2025 in Mumbai, India. The preview event drew over 100 senior guests from the global sourcing offices of leading apparel brands including Puma, Adidas, H&M, Gap, Marks & Spencer, and JC Penney.
Attendees heard an insightful keynote from Dr. Stefan Droste, CEO of Hohenstein, on current textile market dynamics and the future business outlook.
The upcoming OEKO-TEX® Summit and Exhibition is expected to attract over 5,000 visitors and 400+ exhibitors, featuring apparel brands, textile suppliers, and sourcing houses such as Li & Fung, New Times Group, MGF, and Asmara, who also joined the curtain raiser.
Speaking at the event, Vinod Kumar, Managing Director, Hohenstein India Pvt. Ltd., said: “The Exhibition is a great platform to connect with certified OEKO-TEX® supply chains, buying and sourcing opportunities, and global sustainability standards. The Summit will focus on key themes such as chemical management, traceability, circularity, recycling, and transparency, opening new doors to global markets.”
The OEKO-TEX® Summit & Exhibition 2025 will serve as a unique platform to bring together brands, suppliers, certifiers, and sustainability leaders to shape the future of responsible textiles.
