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German testing and research laboratory Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS). The GTS initiative aims to create an international standard for handling structured product data in the textile and apparel industry. Hohenstein will support GTS in coordinating and automating data exchange along the supply chain.
As an internationally recognized knowledge partner, Hohenstein is expanding its expertise in data standardization and transparency in the textile sector. “The demand for reliable, structured and machine-readable data along the textile value chain is rising rapidly,” says Dr. Stefan Droste, CEO of Hohenstein. “We want to support our customers 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 standardized data structures for companies—a key requirement for recycling, circularity and more sustainable production. These topics are also increasingly important for new regulatory requirements, such as the Digital Product Passport.
“The Global Textile Scheme initiative offers a pragmatic solution for efficiently managing complex data without an excessive increase of manual processes,” says Droste. “Data is becoming the backbone of the circular economy, and we are excited to actively shape this development with GTS.”
With roots in the textile sector, the Hohenstein testing portfolio includes softlines, hardlines and medical devices. It develops science-based methods and standards that consider the user in real life, not just in the lab.
Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS) is developing and establishing an international standard for the handling of structured product data in the textile and clothing industry as part of the “GTS Industry Initiative”.