Why participate TECHTEXTIL?
Techtextil is an international trade fair for technical textiles and non-wovens and takes place every two years in Messe Frankfurt. The event is aimed at professionals active in material development, production, design and technology and offers a platform for knowledge sharing, innovation and collaboration. With thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors, Techtextil has become one of the most important meeting points for the textile industry worldwide.
The fair covers twelve application areas, including mobility, medical technology, sports, construction and fashion. Visitors will find solutions for high-performance materials, smart textiles, composites and sustainable production methods. Innovation plays a central role, with zones such as the Techtextil Forum, the Innovation Awards and live demonstrations of smart textile applications and performance wear. These zones show how digitalisation, automation and circular concepts are transforming the textile sector.
The programme includes conferences, workshops and networking moments focusing on current themes such as supply chain optimisation, regulations and new business models. Techtextil is organized simultaneously with Texprocess, giving visitors access to the entire value chain of textile production and processing. This combination makes the event a strategic platform for companies that want to modernize their processes and respond to changing market demands.
With more than 1,600 exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors from dozens of countries, Techtextil is a B2B event that plays a key role in connecting industry leaders, innovators and technology partners. The location in Frankfurt offers excellent accessibility by train, metro and plane, making the event attractive to international participants and creating an inspiring environment for the future of technical textiles.
Themes
- Technical textiles for mobility, construction and medical applications
- Functional apparel and performance wear
- Sustainable fibres, coatings and recycling
- Textile chemistry and dyes
- Smart textiles and wearables
- Manufacturing processes and automation
Target audience
Techtextil focuses on textile producers, engineers, designers, material developers, R&D departments, buyers, policymakers and distributors from sectors such as automotive, aviation, construction, sports, medical technology and fashion. Startups, universities and international delegations also participate to explore trends and enter into collaborations.
Getting there
Techtextil takes place at Messe Frankfurt.
Metro U4 stops at the Festhalle/Messe stop and S-Bahn lines S3 to S6 at the Frankfurt Messe stop, both within walking distance of the entrance.
The location is near the A5 and A648, with multiple parking garages available, including at Skyline Plaza.
From Frankfurt Airport, Messe Frankfurt can be reached by train in about 20 minutes or by taxi; Shuttle services are available during the event.
Bicycle parking is available at the main entrance.
Exhibitors and visitors
Techtextil welcomed more than 1,600 exhibitors from 50 countries and more than 33,000 visitors in 2024. Visitors are mainly professionals from the technical textile industry who are looking for innovative materials, sustainable solutions and international business opportunities.
