Techtextil 2028 in Frankfurt

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

The following product groups were represented at Techtextil 2026:

• Research, development, planning, consulting

• Technology, processes, accessories

• Fibers and yarns

• Woven fabrics, laid webs, braids, knitted fabrics

• Nonwovens

• Coated textiles

• Composites

• Bondtec (surface and joining technologies)

• Functional apparel textiles

• Associations

• Publishers

The supporting program features a wide range of expert presentations, showcases, and competitions. At the Techtextil Forum, visitors can discover the latest developments and forward-looking topics such as strategy, architecture, smart textiles, medical and hygiene textiles, bio-based materials, and recycling. A special highlight is the special show "Performance Textiles in Fashion," which displays innovative garments. The Techtextil Innovation Award will be presented for the 17th time this year.

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 welcomed around 36,000 visitors and 1,700 exhibitors from 112 countries to Frankfurt. In addition to numerous product innovations, technologies, and new developments, Techtextil 2026 provided an excellent platform for networking and knowledge exchange.