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First International GOTS Conference on May 22 in Mumbai

India is the largest producer of organic cotton (around 70% of the world). It is also the largest processing and export market of textiles using organic fibres. With more than 1,000 facilities, India is also the country with the highest number of GOTS certified facilities worldwide, which makes it actually the hottest sourcing destination for the same. However, even more commitment is required at garmenting stage to further exploit the potential in this sector.

It is in this background that GOTS is organising its first-ever international conference on Friday, May 22, 2015 at The Lalit, Mumbai, India. The theme of the conference is ‘Strong Partnerships for Success’. This event will once again underline and highlight GOTS’ commitment to the organic textiles market in general, and India, in particular.

Attendees will benefit from the conference by means of gathering new knowledge and insights in the fields of organic fibre production as well as environmentally and socially responsible textile processing, gain a better understanding of related problems and possible solutions, learn about best practices and business cases for sustainability, harbour business networking and strengthen communication, collaboration and coordination amongst key stakeholders.

"The conference will be a great opportunity for all players in the textiles value chain, who are committed to sustainability and looking towards implementing the business case for sustainability with the help of GOTS - as their supply chain management instrument of choice" says Claudia Kersten, GOTS Marketing Director.