The leading international trade fairs, Techtextil and Texprocess, strengthen their offering for the upcoming edition from 21 to 24 April 2026. The focus is on a restructured hall layout, additional product areas, and the extension of content formats. ‘The industry is facing challenges which require further development. New technologies and innovative materials hold potential for the future. At Techtextil and Texprocess, we support companies in realising this potential and seizing international market opportunities. New business partners and market access are the key, explains Olaf Schmidt, Vice President of Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt.
Texprocess sets international benchmarks for digitalisation, automation, and AI
Global market access and direct contact with processors of technical textiles – Texprocess is the leading platform for the processing industry for textiles and flexible materials. ‘The market opportunities offered by Texprocess are enormous. New, pioneering technologies are presented here in an international industry environment. Texprocess is the number one address for all companies wanting to position themselves internationally and explore future perspectives, especially in a market environment that is currently changing very rapidly,’ says Elgar Straub, Managing Director, VDMA Textile Care, Fabrics and Leather Technologies.
Techtextil 2026: Innovations and growth in natural fibres, functional textiles and textile chemicals & dyes Whether in the automotive or construction industry, the demand for natural materials is increasing. Nature and performance come together in innovative solutions – a real milestone towards sustainability. More and more new solutions are emerging, which was also evident at the last Techtextil. Around 15 percent of the exhibitors there presented natural fibres and materials. Techtextil 2026 will therefore place functional natural materials even more centre stage. These pioneering products can be found in the “Nature Performance” area in Hall 9.1.
In 2026, Techtextil will also present one of the most important and particularly fast-growing product groups extensively: Performance Apparel Textiles. Materials, fabrics, yarns, and fibres with functional properties ensure maximum safety in suits for aerospace and firefighting. In modern sportswear, they also enable intelligent regulation of breathability and sweat transport. Performance Apparel Textiles will be located in a separate area in Hall 9.0 in 2026 – near Fibres & Yarns and Textile Chemicals & Dyes. And: close to Texprocess in Hall 8.0 and thus to visitors from the apparel industry.
Techtextil 2026 is introducing a separate product segment for textile chemicals and dyes. This emphasises the relevance of these products. Textile Chemicals & Dyes offers providers a central platform and creates valuable synergies by being located in the same hall as Fibres & Yarns and Performance Apparel Textiles. The direct proximity facilitates dialogue between providers, suppliers, and users and promotes the development of efficient solutions.
