About this expo
Techtextil is recognized as the leading international trade fair dedicated to technical textiles and nonwovens. Organized by Messe Frankfurt GmbH, this biennial event takes place at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It serves as a central platform showcasing innovations across twelve distinct application areas within the technical textiles and nonwovens industry.
The fair attracts a professional audience including manufacturers, engineers, designers, and buyers from automotive, medical, fashion, and industrial sectors. The 2026 edition featured 1,700 exhibitors from 112 countries and welcomed more than 36,000 visitors, demonstrating its significant global reach. Core exhibit sectors encompass natural fibres, performance apparel textiles, ecologically innovative materials, AI-driven textile processing systems, protective and safety clothing, medical textiles, and automotive textiles.
Techtextil is co-located with Texprocess, the international trade fair for the garment manufacturing and textile processing industry, enhancing opportunities for attendees. The event also features program elements such as the Techtextil Innovation Award, the Techtextil Forum with lectures and panel discussions, and dedicated showcases for Start-ups and Campus & Research initiatives. The next edition is scheduled for April 4-7, 2028.
Highlights
5 items- Leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens
- 1,700 exhibitors from 112 countries (2026)
- More than 36,000 visitors (2026)
- UFI Approved and AUMA Listed
- Held concurrently with Texprocess
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
Techtextil will take place from April 4 to April 7, 2028, at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Who organizes it?+
The event is organized by Messe Frankfurt GmbH.
What industries and products are covered?+
Techtextil covers technical textiles and nonwovens across twelve application areas, including natural fibres, performance apparel textiles, ecologically innovative materials, AI-driven textile processing systems, protective and safety clothing, medical textiles, and automotive textiles. It targets professionals from automotive, medical, fashion, and industrial sectors.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
Techtextil is open to professionals. Exhibitor early booking for the 2028 edition ran from October 1 to November 30, 2026. For current registration and participation information, please visit the official website.