Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt

As the leading trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, Techtextil brings together international experts from the entire textile and textile technology industries every two years. Exhibitors present the entire value chain in the field of technical textiles, nonwovens and apparel textiles.

The following product groups are represented at Techtextil 2026:

• Research, development, planning, consulting
• Technology, processes, accessories
• Fibers and yarns
• Woven, laid, braided, knitted fabrics
• Nonwovens
• Coated textiles
• Composites
• Bondtec (surface and bonding technologies)
• Functional apparel textiles
• Associations
• Publishers

The supporting program includes a wide range of specialist presentations, showcases and competitions. In the Techtextil Forum, visitors can find out about the latest developments and forward-looking topics such as strategy, architecture, smart textiles, medical and hygiene textiles, bio-based materials and recycling. A particular highlight is the special show Performance Textiles in Fashion, where innovative garments will be on display. The Techtextil Innovation Award will be presented for the 17th time this year.

Together with Texprocess 2024, which takes place at the same time, Techtextil 2024 attracted around 38,000 visitors from 102 countries and 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries to Frankfurt. In addition to numerous product innovations, technologies and new developments, Techtextil 2024 also offered an excellent platform for networking and exchange.