Techtextil – Press releases

1 Apr 2025

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 with strong booking status: exhibitors count on the leading industry platforms

High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs - whether in terms of materials, technologies or sustainability. The aim is to tap into new markets, win customers, find business partners and master industry challenges. With an adapted hall layout and new product groups, Techtextil and Texprocess create the best conditions for this.

3 Feb 2025

Focus on market opportunities: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 with adapted hall layout and new product areas

The leading international trade fairs Techtextil and Texprocess strengthen their offering for the upcoming edition from 21 to 24 April 2026. The focus is on a restructured hall layout, additional product areas and the extension of content formats. As strong and reliable platforms for the global industry, Techtextil and Texprocess are thus responding to the growth opportunities and needs of the innovative branches: international business chances, expert knowledge and young professionals. The early-booking offer for exhibitors is available until 12 March 2025.

11 Dec 2024

From pre-treatment to finishing: Textile Chemicals & Dyes at Techtextil 2026 for the first time as a separate product area

From fibre production to coating: For the first time, Techtextil bundles the range of exhibitors in the field of Textile Chemicals & Dyes in an independent product area from 21 to 24 April 2026 in Frankfurt. The leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens is creating a central hub for suppliers and users. It thus emphasises the increasing demand and relevance of Textile Chemicals & Dyes for the global textile industry.

15 Aug 2024

Functional natural materials in high demand: real all-rounders for the industry in focus at Techtextil 2026

Natural yet high-performing fibres are game changers for many branches. Nature and performance come together in new, innovative solutions – a real milestone towards sustainability. At Techtextil 2024, international exhibitors showed future-proof developments for numerous industries in the ‘Nature Performance’ area. For Techtextil 2026, functional natural materials will become even more of a focus.

26 Apr 2024

Techtextil & Texprocess score with growth and set as drivers of innovation the course for future-proof industries

High-tech textiles in twelve application areas, the global innovative power of technical textiles and nonwovens as well as the digitalisation of the textile-processing industry: with 38,000 visitors from 102 countries and 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess have grown in terms of exhibitor numbers and recorded a 29 percent increase in visitor numbers. At the leading trade fairs, the density of forward-looking textile solutions that are transforming entire industries was particularly noticeable.

23 Apr 2024

Techtextil and Texprocess: strong start with 1,700 exhibitors and a panel discussion on new opportunities with AI, from textile production and processing to recycling

With 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 are underscoring their pioneering significance for the global industry. At the opening event, the leading international trade fairs focused on the highly relevant subject of AI and thus generated future-oriented impulses. AI offers new opportunities along the entire value chain – from production and processing to recycling. In the panel talk, experts explained how AI is energising the textile industry.

16 Apr 2024

Techtextil & Texprocess Innovation Awards: Changing the world with textile innovations

The winners of this year’s Innovation Awards given by the leading international trade fairs, Techtextil and Texprocess, have been chosen. A total of 15 winners in eight categories receive the coveted awards for their pioneering research, new products, processes or technologies. The award-winning innovations show clearly that textile solutions are vital driving forces for future developments in numerous branches of industry, such as aviation, automotive, medicine and construction.

4 Apr 2024

These are the industry's game changers: Techtextil and Texprocess impress with a strong knowledge programme

Relevant industry trends, pioneering research milestones, new technologies and solutions for the major challenges of our time: with their high-calibre stages, Techtextil and Texprocess are once again making a name for themselves as indispensable knowledge and networking hubs. The two international innovation trade fairs take place together in Frankfurt am Main from 23 to 26 April 2024.

18 Mar 2024

How functional are natural fibres and materials? The new Nature Performance area at Techtextil provides answers

Whether architecture, mobility, agriculture, industry or clothing: Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in all fields of application for technical textiles and textile technologies. For this reason, the leading international trade fair Techtextil, taking place from 23 to 26 April 2024 together with Texprocess, sets a special focus on this future-oriented topic. The professional highlight in this context is the Nature Performance area in the Fibres & Yarns product segment.

5 Mar 2024

Meet the next generation: Techtextil and Texprocess hold strong appeal for young professionals and students

The textile sector has much to offer bright young people. Currently undergoing a process of transformation, the sector is characterized by a variety of creative opportunities – from digitalisation and automation to future-oriented sustainability concepts. Accordingly, Techtextil and Texprocess represent a great chance for young professionals to connect with innovative companies along the entire textile value chain.

11 Jan 2024

How digitalisation is driving growth: panel discussion on the future viability of the textile industry with reference to Techtextil and Texprocess 2024

How is digitalisation affecting the textile industry in terms of innovativeness? How can digitalisation be used to meet the challenges currently facing the sector? What are the latest developments? What does the digital future of the textile industry look like? In a panel discussion ahead of this year’s editions of Techtextil and Texprocess, experts considered these and other questions and previewed the trade fairs from 23 to 26 April 2024.

30 Nov 2023

Optimal outlook for Techtextil and Texprocess 2024: a high level of demand and internationality coupled with an outstanding degree of innovation

The international textile industry is ready to look to the future at Techtextil and Texprocess from 23 to 26 April 2024. These two leading trade fairs are hotspots for innovations, textile solutions and networking. With over 1,600 exhibitors from around 50 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess reflect the extraordinary degree of innovation prevailing in the sectors.

26 Oct 2023

From sustainability to digitalisation: call for papers for the Techtextil Forum 2024

Techtextil Forum brings together a wealth of expertise, the latest research results, the newest product developments and progressive innovations at Techtextil from 23 to 26 April 2024. Lectures for selection by the international programme committee of the Techtextil Forum can now be submitted.

27 Sep 2023

Outstanding innovations worthy of maximum attention: starting shot for the submission of stellar products for the coveted Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2024

Looking forward with great anticipation to discover the sector’s latest and most technologically sophisticated products and processes, preparations for Techtextil and Texprocess from 23 to 26 April 2024 are in full swing. As integral parts of the two fairs, the Innovation Awards are genuine highlights. Two expert juries will select the latest, most intelligent and outstanding innovations from the sector thus ensuring that all award-winning companies and their best solutions are brought to the attention of all visitors to Techtextil and Texprocess 2024.

4 Apr 2023

Techtextil and Texprocess 2024: with innovations and sustainable solutions towards the future

The planning for Techtextil and Texprocess from 23 to 26 April 2024 is off to a promising start. Exhibitors from over 40 countries have already registered to take part. This also includes exhibitors who have decided not to participate in 2022. The coming trade fair editions will revolve around the theme of sustainability and present future-oriented solutions for the textile industry. Start-ups are given an high-visibility platform at the world's leading trade fairs to find business partners. Techtextil and Texprocess reflect the innovative power of technical textiles, textile manufacturing and processing technologies. This is demonstrated by a broad spectrum of exhibitor presentations and a comprehensive complementary programme, including the Techtextil or Texprocess Innovation Awards.

24 Jun 2022

Global textile business back in Frankfurt: Techtextil, Texprocess and Heimtextil Summer Special close with strong international presence and high visitor satisfaction

With a total of 117 participating nations, around 63,000 visitors and 2300 exhibitors, a brilliant re-launch of the international textile fairs at the Frankfurt exhibition center was achieved. Across all three events - Techtextil, Texprocess and the one-time Heimtextil Summer Special - Italy, France, Turkey, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Pakistan and the USA formed the top visitor nations. On all three business platforms, in addition to brisk order activity and high visitor quality and satisfaction, the concentrated positive energy of personal global encounters was particularly noticeable.

20 Jun 2022

Automotive, Medicine & Apparel: Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards transmit textile innovations and buying motivation to numerous branches of the industry

After a Corona-related break of three years, the leading trade fairs Techtextil and Texprocess are once again presenting the renowned Innovation Awards. The award-winning new developments from areas such as New Products, Sustainability and Automation demonstrate: Textile innovations and technologies provide impulses for many branches of the industry and promise market and sales success far beyond their own sector. 13 winners from seven categories will be honored at a public awards ceremony at Techtextil and Texprocess on 21 June, 2022.

2 Jun 2022

Techtextil and Texprocess 2022: These highlights await the international visitors

Techtextil and Texprocess 2022 are planning a strong re-start with over 1,300 exhibitors from 51 countries and future-oriented trade fair formats. Highlights, such as the Denim Future Lab, the Performance Textiles in Fashion special show and the Techtextil respectively Texprocess Forum will present the high degree of innovation in the industry and offer a platform for exchange and further development.

22 Mar 2022

Techtextil and Texprocess 2022 are in the starting blocks with a wide range of innovations

From 21 to 24 June 2022, the time has come: the world of technical textiles and nonwovens as well as the processing of textile and flexible materials will finally meet again at Techtextil and Texprocess. More than 1,000 registered international exhibitors promise a wide range of new developments in all product and application areas. After a three year break, exhibitors and visitors are looking forward to personal interaction.

1 Mar 2022

Start of registration for the Techtextil Innovation Award 2022

Outstanding developments in the field of technical textiles will once again be honored at Techtextil 2022, from June 21 to 24. Companies and research institutes can now submit their approaches for the Innovation Award 2022, which will be presented at the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. Techtextil and Texprocess 2022 already have registrations from more than 1,000 international exhibitors and twelve national pavilions.

14 Dec 2021

Call for presentations for Techtextil Forum

Techtextil 2022 to see the continuation of the 2019 open expert format with the Techtextil Forum. Proposals for presentations invited now.

17 Nov 2021

Techtextil and Texprocess 2022: discover innovations live once again

Restart after the pandemic: Techtextil and Texprocess are once again set to bring together the technical textile and textile processing sectors at physical events in Frankfurt am Main from 21 to 24 June 2022. Trade visitors can look forward to numerous exhibitors and a broad spectrum of themes.

8 Jun 2021

Techtextil and Texprocess 2022: registration now open

The Techtextil and Texprocess trade fairs have a positive view of the future and invite the sector to take part at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre from 21 to 24 June 2022. Exhibitors who register well in advance benefit from an early-booking discount.

3 Feb 2021

New dates and new event cycle for Techtextil and Texprocess

The dates for the next Techtextil and Texprocess in Frankfurt am Main have been fixed. The two trade fairs will be held from 21 to 24 June 2022 and shift to even years.

26 Nov 2019

Messe Frankfurt Texpertise Network together with Conscious Fashion Campaign and United Nations Office for Partnerships announce global collaboration for the Sustainable Development Goals

Messe Frankfurt Texpertise Network announces commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals in global collaboration with the Conscious Fashion Campaign and the United Nations Office for Partnerships to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into over 50 leading international textile trade fairs attracting more than 22,000 companies and over half a million trade visitors annually.

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