INTERNATIONAL
Global testing and research provider Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme (GTS). In this way, Hohenstein aims to support GTS in harmonising and automating data exchange along the entire supply chain. The aim of the GTS initiative is to create an international standard for handling structured product data in the textile and apparel industry.
As an internationally recognised knowledge partner, Hohenstein is expanding its expertise in data standardisation and transparency in the textile sector. “The demand for reliable, structured, and machine-readable data along the textile value chain is rising rapidly,” explained Dr Stefan Droste, CEO of Hohenstein. “We want to support our customers in this area as well and are committed to close collaboration with GTS.”
Additionally, Hohenstein will leverage its global network to promote the adoption of the GTS standard worldwide. The goal is to facilitate access to standardised data structures for companies—a key requirement for recycling, circularity, and more sustainable production. These topics are also becoming increasingly important in the context of new regulatory requirements, such as the Digital Product Passport.
“The GTS initiative offers a pragmatic solution for efficiently managing complex data without an excessive increase of manual processes,” emphasised Droste. “Data is becoming the backbone of the circular economy, and we are excited to actively shape this development together with GTS.”
As an internationally recognised knowledge partner, Hohenstein is expanding its expertise in data standardisation and transparency in the textile sector. “The demand for reliable, structured, and machine-readable data along the textile value chain is rising rapidly,” explained Dr Stefan Droste, CEO of Hohenstein. “We want to support our customers in this area as well and are committed to close collaboration with GTS.”
Additionally, Hohenstein will leverage its global network to promote the adoption of the GTS standard worldwide. The goal is to facilitate access to standardised data structures for companies—a key requirement for recycling, circularity, and more sustainable production. These topics are also becoming increasingly important in the context of new regulatory requirements, such as the Digital Product Passport.
“The GTS initiative offers a pragmatic solution for efficiently managing complex data without an excessive increase of manual processes,” emphasised Droste. “Data is becoming the backbone of the circular economy, and we are excited to actively shape this development together with GTS.”
