Innovation, research, an exchange of ideas and information, inspiration and successful business transactions – that is what the leading international trade fairs Techtextil and Texprocess promise. From 23 to 26 April 2024 the global textile industry comes together at the fairground of the Frankfurt Exhibition Center and is ready to look to the future of the industry. These two leading trade fairs are hotspots for innovations, textile solutions and networking and reflect the extraordinary degree of innovation prevailing in the sectors.

Hotspot of the Global Textile Industry

The spectrum of textile solutions presented at Techtextil is unparalleled worldwide. Visitors can discover an extraordinary range of products in twelve application areas – in the clothing and fashion sector, it ranges from Clothtech to Protech and Sporttech. The latest developments in fibres and yarns, nonwovens, composites, coated textiles, technologies will be presented by companies such as Archroma Management 8Switzerland), Getzner (Austria), Groz-Beckert (Germany), Klopman International (Italien), Milliken & Company (USA), Outlast Technologies (Germany), Schoeller Textil (Sitzerland), Tanatex Chemicals (Netherlands) and Textilcolor (Switzerland). Texprocess is the international platform for exhibitors of the latest machinery, equipment, processes and services for manufacturing garments, as well as textile and flexible materials. The spectrum of products ranges from sewing technology and materials, embroidery technology, fastening, CAD/CAM and cutting, digital printing to recycling technologies and much more. Companies such as Assyst/ Style3D (Germany), Barudan Europe (France), Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen (Germany), Bullmer GmbH/ Jack Group (Germany/China), Durkopp Adler (Germany), IMA (Italy), Juki Central Europe (Poland), Kornit (Israel), Macpi (Italy), Morgan Tecnica (Italy), Orox Group (Italy), Tajima Industries (Japan), Veit (Germany) and Vetron Typical Europe (Germany) will be exhibiting. All registered exhibitors at Techtextil and Texprocess can be found in the online exhibitor search.

The Future of Apparel

In addition to exciting exhibitor presentations and areas, a tailor-made supporting programme await visitors. Would you like to find out about the latest research findings, new product developments and progressive innovations? Then you should not miss the Techtextil Forum and the Texprocess Forum! The high-quality lecture programme provides insights into innovations and key topics in the apparel industry. Renowned experts from industry and research will share their valuable expertise and invite you to exchange ideas and engage in discussion. The spectrum of subjects covered at the Techtextil Forum ranges from bio-based functional materials to intelligent textiles. At the Texprocess Forum, it runs from automation to supply chains.

Another popular highlight on both events: the Techtextil Innovation Awards and Texprocess Innovation Awards. Here, the future of the textile industry is reflected in pioneering ideas and new developments for the sector which offer solutions for the various aspects of digitalisation and artificial intelligence, as well as sustainability, new materials and processes among others. Two high-calibre juries of experts honour the latest, most intelligent and outstanding innovations from the industries.

Where Innovation Meets Inspiration

Curtains up: Do not miss the Performance Apparels on Stage special presentation. Here, Techtextil 2024 presents the multifarious functionalities of textiles for the garment industry. Against this impressive background, the show illustrates the use of technical textiles in the apparel and fashion industry, in the field of sportswear and leisurewear and professional and safety clothing. An independent jury of experts examines all the products submitted.

Can nature and performance be combined in a fibre or a material? Of course they can! At Techtextil, manufacturers of natural fibres and materials, as well as bio-based fibres and materials with future-oriented functional properties for a huge range of applications, will be showing what natural textiles can do. The sustainable performers can be found in a special Nature Performance area in the Fibres & Yarns product segment. A highlight for visitors is sure to be the presentation of progressive material innovations by renowned trend and future agency, Franklin Till, in the special Future Materials show.

Spotlight on recycling: reusable materials and recycling technologies are gaining importance with the increased relevance of sustainability and the growing appreciation and scarcity of resources, which gives it a unique potential for development and innovation. This is reflected with the future-oriented, curated special presentation of Recyclable Fibres & Yarns in Hall 9.1 and Recyclable Materials in Hall 12.1 by Techtextil. In addition, exhibitors at both trade fairs will be showcasing their latest recycling technologies.

 

All About Denim

At Texprocess, the Denim Talks put the spotlight on the future of the denim industry. From innovative technologies for denim production and jeans processing to circular recycling strategies – in the Denim Talks, exhibitors and experts provide first-class insights and sustainable approaches to the topics of washing, destroying, bleaching, lasering, dyeing, recycling and upcycling or customising. It's worth stopping by!

 

Econogy: Sustainability As a Driver of Innovation

Platform for green pioneers: Texprocess promotes sustainable behaviour and production in the global textile industry. 'Econogy' creates transparency and comparability and standardises evaluation criteria for resource-saving products, processes and exhibitors at all Messe Frankfurt textile fairs worldwide. To this end, Messe Frankfurt works together with independent, external sustainability experts to take account of the latest approved seals and certificates, and to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into the checks.

The Econogy Finder at Techtextil and Texprocess lists certified suppliers of sustainable products. This enables visitors to find them directly – via the online exhibitor search or by labelling them on the stand. The Econogy Talks offer the ideal space for a joint exchange on sustainable solutions and the Econogy Tours enable visitors to gain first-hand knowledge from selected exhibitors with sustainable products.