The focus of the TECHTEXTIL AND TEXPROCESS trade fairs in Frankfurt from 21-24 April 2026 is on a restructured hall layout, additional product areas and the extension of content formats. As strong and reliable platforms for the global industry, Techtextil and Texprocess are responding to the growth opportunities with international business opportunities, expert knowledge and young professionals.
‘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,’ said Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles
“Market requirements are currently developing at a rapid pace. Consumers’ sustainability requirements, the EU Green Deal, the establishment of AI and economic and political changes. Keeping pace and strengthening one’s own market position are essential. With top experts, the content and knowledge formats at Techtextil and Texprocess highlight the challenges and opportunities facing the industries.
Texprocess is the leading platform for the processing industry for textiles and flexible materials. As the driving force of the global branch, international manufacturers here present the world’s most comprehensive range of sewing technology as well as cutting solutions, CAD/CAM and other processing and finishing technologies. The growing possibilities offered by digitalisation, automation and AI are coming into focus and promising developments are emerging.
‘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,’ said Elgar Straub, Managing Director, VDMA Textile Care, Fabrics and Leather Technologies.
In 2024, 72% of Techtextil visitors also visited Texprocess and took advantage of the global networking potential. Together, Texprocess and Techtextil cover almost the entire value chain in one place: textile preliminary stage at Techtextil meets processing and finishing technology at Texprocess.
The demand for natural materials is increasing with more and more new solutions are emerging, which was also evident at the last Techtextil. Around 15% of the exhibitors there presented natural fibres and materials so Techtextil 2026 will place functional natural materials even more centre stage.
In 2026, Techtextil will 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 – in the immediate vicinity of Fibres & Yarns and Textile Chemicals & Dyes, in close proximity to Texprocess in Hall 8.0 and thus to visitors from the apparel industry. The special show ‘Performance Apparels on Stage’ presents selected application examples. Here, visitors experience functional textiles even more intensively with end products.
Techtextil 2026 is introducing a separate product segment for textile chemicals and dyes for the first time. 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.
Photos: Messe Frankfurt / Jean-Luc Valentin