Protect, regulate, isolate or cool: modern textiles are capable of much more than just looking good. Functional textiles combine protection, durability and comfort to create high-performance solutions for a wide range of applications – whether in industrial settings, everyday life or for security personnel.
UV protection, thermoregulation, integrated lighting technology, as well as heat and flame protection are just a few examples of what the Performance Apparel Textiles sector had in store for you. During Techtextil you could discover the latest trends in functional and protective textiles and connect with the industry: Techtextil is the hotspot for buyers, OEM manufacturers, technical managers at system providers, and decision-makers from procurement, product development and design.
The demand is growing steadily: compared to the previous event, the Performance Apparel Textiles section (Hall 9.0) has doubled in size. 130 international exhibitors presented textile solutions for the highest demands.
One of our Techtextil highlights: the live presentation ‘Performance Apparels on Stage’ showcased in 9.0, A07 innovative wearables and functional clothing in action. A jury of experts selected the most outstanding exhibits and brought the best innovations to the stage.
Our expert jury
The selection of the products presented was made by an independent jury of experts consisting of:
- Hendrik Beier (Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitute e.V.),
- Judith Bosch (ETP- The European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing),
- Nora Kühner (Nora Kühner | fashion . design . consulting),
- and Wolfgang Quednau (BTTA GmbH).