Thailand Textile Institute

What Thailand Textile Institute does

Thailand Textile Institute (THTI) is a government-affiliated, non-profit industrial development institute headquartered in Khlong Toei, Bangkok, that supports Thailand's textile, apparel, and broader fashion industry through an integrated portfolio of testing, training, R&D, and digital information services. Its core operating units are the Textile Testing and Materials Center (providing physical, chemical, and microbiological textile testing), the Textile Transformation Service (a 2,000 baht two-year membership program offering feasibility studies and commercialization support for Medical, Eco, and Protective textile innovations), the Fashion Intelligence Unit (a digital platform aggregating industry data across textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, gems and jewelry), and training programs delivered publicly and on-site at client facilities. The institute operates under Thailand's Thailand 4.0 policy and Industry Transforms initiative, targeting Thai textile SMEs alongside fashion and lifestyle businesses as its primary customer segments, and also engages regional and international partners through trade shows and sourcing events. Revenue is generated through fee-based testing, paid training courses, low-cost recurring memberships, service promotions, and trade show organization, with no public financial disclosures available.

Name

Thailand Textile Institute

Legal name

Thailand Textile Institute

Website

https://thaitextile.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Thailand Textile Institute (THTI) is a government-affiliated, non-profit institute in Bangkok that provides textile testing, training, R&D commercialization, and digital industry data to Thai textile SMEs and fashion businesses under the Thailand 4.0 policy framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Textile Industry Development Services

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Textile Testing, Compliance & Quality Assurance (CRAAAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK), Textile-to-Textile Feedstock Preparation (De-trimming/De-buttoning/De-zipping/Contaminant Removal) (IMAOAMAE)

Keywords

• Textile testing services
• Textile industry development
• Textile training programs
• Fashion market intelligence
• Commercial textile research

Headquarters

HQ city

Khlong Toei

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Testing and Analysis Services: Fee-based testing and analysis services for textile products including physical testing, chemical analysis, and microbiological testing conducted at the Textile Testing Center.
2. Training Services: Public training courses and inhouse training programs for textile testing, quality control, and textile knowledge. Courses offered for entrepreneurs and interested parties at the institute and client facilities.
3. Textile Transformation Service Membership: 2,000 baht membership fee (excluding VAT) with 2-year validity providing consultation and feasibility studies for product development in Medical, Eco, and Protective Textile categories.
4. Trade Show Services: Organizing and participating in trade shows and exhibitions for textile industry marketing and promotion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Thailand Textile Institute (THTI) provides fee-based textile testing and analysis through its Textile Testing and Materials Center, industry training programs, commercial R&D via the Textile Transformation Service, and digital industry intelligence through the Fashion Intelligence Unit (FIU). It also organizes trade shows and exhibitions and promotes innovation categories spanning eco-textile, protective textile, medical textile, and sportswear innovations to support Thailand's textile and fashion industry development under the Thailand 4.0 framework.

Product overview

Thailand Textile Institute (THTI) operates as a multi-service textile industry development organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services. The core offerings include Testing and Analysis Services through its dedicated Testing Center, Training Programs for industry professionals, Commercial R&D services via the Textile Transformation Service, a Digital Information platform (Fashion Intelligence Unit), Trade Show Services, and Service Promotions. The innovation portfolio spans four categories: ECO Textile, Protective Textile, Medical Textile, and Sportswear, each addressing specific market segments from eco-friendly materials to technical performance fabrics. These services are designed to work together to support SMEs in the textile, fashion, and lifestyle industries, enhancing productivity and competitiveness through the Thailand 4.0 industrial transformation framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Testing and Analysis Service (วิเคราะห์ทดสอบ) Textile and material testing services provided by the Textile Testing and Materials Center (ศูนย์ทดสอบสิ่งทอและวัสดุ), offering physical testing (fabric structure, textile strength), chemical analysis (fiber analysis, color fastness), and microbiological testing capabilities for textile products and materials. Used by manufacturers needing quality verification, compliance testing, and standardized methodology.
• Training Service (ฝึกอบรม) Public training courses and in-house training programs covering textile testing, quality control, color fastness assessment, flame retardancy, fiber analysis, fabric structure, and textile strength testing. Delivered at the institute and at client facilities for industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions.
• Commercial Research and Development (วิจัยพัฒนาเชิงพาณิชย์) Innovation development service transforming research into commercial textile products, including eco-textiles, medical textiles, protective textiles, and sportswear innovations. Delivered through the Textile Transformation Service program with feasibility studies, prototype development, and practical training workshops.
• Digital Information Service (ข้อมูลดิจิตอล) Fashion Intelligence Unit (FIU) database providing industry data, import-export statistics, technology resources, and fashion news intelligence for the textile and fashion sector covering textiles, apparel, leather goods, footwear, gems and jewelry.
• Trade Show Services (งานจัดแสดงสิ่งทอค้า) Trade exhibition and marketing services showcasing new textile technologies and connecting Thai manufacturers with international buyers, including strategic partnerships with trade event organizers such as the 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 and Global Sourcing Summit 2026 at IMPACT Exhibition Center.
• ECO Textile Innovation Eco-friendly textile innovations including natural dyes, recycled fibers, coconut fiber, water hyacinth fiber, bagasse fiber, and sugarcane fiber research for sustainable textile manufacturing.
• Protective Textile Innovation Protective textile innovations including flame retardant and UV protective textiles for industrial and safety applications.
• Medical Textile Innovation Medical textile innovations including antibacterial, antifungal, and mosquito-repellent textiles for healthcare applications.
• Sportswear Innovation Sportswear textile innovations including CoolMode, energy-saving fiber 5, and performance athletic fabrics.
• Textiles Square Online platform at textilessquare.org providing textile industry information and resources.
• Textile Transformation Service Membership-based service connecting Industry Transforms policy to Thailand 4.0 commercialization of textile innovation, providing feasibility studies for product development in Medical, Eco, and Protective Textiles, prototype development, and practical training workshops. Membership fee: 2,000 baht for 2 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully developed Thailand's first eco-textile research including natural dyes, recycled fibers, coconut fiber, water hyacinth fiber, and sugarcane bagasse fiber

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• CEMS-Global USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026CEMS-Global USA is the organizer of the 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 and Global Sourcing Summit 2026. THTI is a strategic partner supporting Thailand's positioning as a strategic global hub for textile and apparel sourcing. The events aim to bring together manufacturers from across Asia with buyers from South & Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, Far East, and Australasia.
• International Apparel FederationsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026International Apparel Federation is listed as a strategic partner for the 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 and Global Sourcing Summit 2026, supporting regional collaboration and trade intelligence initiatives.
• ASEAN Federation of Textile IndustriessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries is listed as a supporting partner for industry events, contributing to regional textile industry collaboration and multi-country sourcing solutions.
• Thai National Textile OrganizationssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious Thai national textile organizations collaborate with THTI for industry development initiatives. These include trade associations and industry bodies that work with the institute on textile development programs.
• Sander's Weaving Institute MandalayminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTHTI has provided training services to students and lecturers from Sander's Weaving Institute, Mandalay Region, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, supporting regional textile industry development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• The India Textile Committee: Indian government body for textile testing, quality certification, and industry development. Closely comparable in mandate and structure to THTI as a state-supported textile testing and industry development organization serving South Asia.
• Textile Industry Development Centre (TIDC), Malaysia: Malaysian government-affiliated textile R&D and testing center serving a neighboring Southeast Asian textile industry. Directly comparable to THTI's mandate and structure as a state-supported textile development organization in a competing ASEAN country.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global leader in testing, inspection, and certification with extensive textile and apparel testing services worldwide. Highly comparable to THTI's core testing business but operates across all industries globally with much larger scale.
• Intertek: Global testing and certification firm with a textile and apparel service line covering physical and chemical testing. Directly comparable to THTI's Textile Testing Center but with international laboratory footprint and global brand recognition.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing and certification body with textile testing and certification services. Comparable to THTI's testing center but operates internationally with stronger recognition among European and American buyers.
• International Apparel Federation (IAF): Global industry association for the apparel and textile industry supporting trade, sourcing, and industry collaboration. THTI is already a strategic partner with IAF; IAF is a relevant industry-level peer in the same ecosystem.
• Bureau Veritas: International testing, inspection, and certification company with a dedicated textile, footwear, and accessories testing program. Comparable to THTI's testing services with multi-country operations serving global apparel brands.

Others

• Office of Industrial Economics, Thailand (OIE): Thai government agency under the same industrial policy framework that houses THTI. Relevant adjacent governmental entity linked to THTI's policy mandate and listed as a partner data source on the THTI Insights portal.

Direct peers

• Textile Center (TextielLab / Modint), Netherlands: European textile innovation center combining R&D, prototyping, and industry development support. Comparable to THTI's innovation and R&D function (Textile Transformation Service), though oriented toward design-led European textile innovation.
• Hohenstein Institute: Germany-based textile research and testing institute offering textile testing, certification (OEKO-TEX), and R&D services. Closely comparable to THTI's integrated testing + R&D model, though operating in a more mature European textile ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCduA8bgvBUDUUdz0U1HbUQ/videos?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/thaitextile
• Xx.com/ThailandTextile
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thailand-textile-institute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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