Renewed optimism for a stronger trade relationship between the United States and Indiaa is growing as two leading textile organizations, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) and The Textile Association-South India Unit (TAI-SIU), are co-hosting the International Textile Conference from November 21-22, 2025, in Coimbatore, India.
The conference aims to address both the opportunities and challenges in the textile sector's technical and trade aspects. It will focus on topics such as cotton, synthetic textiles, supply chain developments, and new marketing opportunities.
This event comes at a crucial time. With ongoing tariff tensions between the two nations, recent social media posts by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed hope for a ‘win-win’ bilateral trade agreement to be reached soon. This potential deal is expected to foster renewed cooperation and boost trade.
Stakeholders are being encouraged to engage positively to create new opportunities. As India's textile sector holds a leading position in global exports and provides widespread employment, the Indian government views it as a critical part of the country's economic growth.
Gregg Woodcock, Executive Director, AATCC, says, AATCC is proud to partner with The Textile Association (India) in support of the international conference in Coimbatore. With members including global brands like Under Armour, Nike, and Patagonia, AATCC hopes to assist the Indian textile industry with standards, testing, and educational resources to support sustainable manufacturing.
Leaders from TAI also see the event as a timely opportunity to rebuild confidence in the industry and create new opportunities in textile trade, notes R Seenivasahan, Vice President, TAI-SIU.
The conference is the first of its kind to bring together key stakeholders from both nations to a major textile region. It will be attended by participants from Europe and other countries, providing a global platform to strengthen friendships and explore business opportunities. This event is seen as a vital step to rebuild confidence and engage with India, a central hub in the global textile industry.
