Hohenstein Invests In GTS To Drive Data Standardization In Textiles
Global testing and research leader Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS), reinforcing its commitment to advancing harmonized and automated data exchange across the textile and apparel supply chain.
The GTS initiative aims to establish an international standard for managing structured product data throughout the industry. By joining forces with GTS, Hohenstein seeks to enhance transparency and efficiency, addressing the growing need for reliable, structured and machine-readable data along the textile value chain.
“The demand for reliable, structured and machine-readable data along the textile value chain is rising rapidly,” said 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.”
As a globally recognized knowledge partner in the textile sector, Hohenstein is expanding its expertise in data standardization. Leveraging its international network, the company will also promote broader adoption of the GTS standard, facilitating easier access to standardized data structures for companies worldwide—a critical step toward enabling recycling, circularity and sustainable production.
These capabilities are increasingly essential in the light of emerging regulations, such as the Digital Product Passport, which requires transparency and traceability across product lifecycles.
“The Global Textile Scheme initiative offers a pragmatic solution for efficiently managing complex data without excessive manual effort,” Dr Droste added. “Data is becoming the backbone of the circular economy, and we are excited to actively shape this development together with GTS.”
