India, the largest producer of organic cotton (about 70 per cent of world production) having maximum number of Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS)-certified processing facilities will host the first international GOTS conference in Mumbai on May 22.
More than 1,300 GOTS certified facilities are in India representing more than one-third (35 per cent) of the total number of such certified facilities worldwide.
Sumit Gupta, conference coordinator and GOTS representative in India and Bangladesh said that they are looking forward to educating and stimulating the textile world about GOTS, and providing vital networking opportunities from the epicenter of the organic textile world.
Companies representing the entire organic textile supply chain will learn about brand and manufacturer experiences with GOTS, as well as the role of local and international policy.
The participation of leading brands, suppliers, and the Indian government will provide excellent networking opportunities, and will also help create successful partnerships including extensive buyer-seller opportunities.