India, the largest producer of organic cotton (approximately 70 per cent of world production) and also home to the largest number of Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS)-certified processing facilities to host the first international GOTS conference: strong partnership for success in Mumbai, India.
More than 1,300 GOTS certified facilities are in India representing more than one-third (approximately 35 percent) of the total number of GOTS 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 to create successful partnerships including extensive buyer-seller opportunities.
The Early Bird registration for the GOTS conference offer ends March 31. The GOTS conference will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015, in Mumbai.
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