Focusing on high-tech textiles in 12 key application areas, we are committed to promoting global innovation in industrial textiles and nonwovens. Leading the digital wave in the textile processing industry - the successful 2024 Frankfurt International Industrial Textiles and Nonwoves Exhibition (Techtextil) and the Frankfurt International Textile and Flexible Materials Sewing and Processing Exhibition (Texprocess) attracted 38,000 visitors from 102 countries and regions With 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries and regions, the lineup is stronger than ever, and the number of visitors has increased by 29%. As the industry's leading trade platform, this exhibition brings together a range of forward-looking textile solutions, demonstrating the powerful power of change.

Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 brought together 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries and regions, attracting 38,000 visitors from 102 countries and regions, representing a 29% increase in attendance. The largest share of visitors are Germany, Italy, France, Turkey and the Netherlands, while the majority of exhibitors are from Germany, Italy, China, France and Turkey. Compared with previous exhibitions, the new exhibitors cover a wide range of countries such as Egypt, China, Indonesia, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Moldova and Thailand. In the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, increasingly strict laws and regulations, and rising energy costs, Techtextil and Texprocess have timely built a crucial international stage to promote product innovation in the entire textile industry chain.

Mr. Bertrand, member of the Board of Directors of Messe Frankfurt, stressed: "The atmosphere and scale of the two shows are more lively than ever before, and the double growth in the number of exhibitors and visitors proves that only such a trade fair with global influence and profound heritage can showcase textile innovations benefiting all industries in one stop." Together, the two events will promote the textile industry as a catalyst for cross-border transformation and lead the future development of the global economy." About 75% of the audience - including manufacturers, engineers, architects, processors, industrial designers, garment and building material manufacturers, R&D decision makers, medical developers, product developers and other senior executives - took advantage of the two concurrent exhibitions to explore the diversity of textiles at Techtextil, And experienced advanced sewing and processing technology in Texprocess. The synergy of the two exhibitions not only builds a bridge of international cooperation and business exchanges, but also provides a strong driving force for innovation in various fields and lays a solid foundation for products to be introduced to the market.

Gain the audience's high praise

Exhibitors and visitors make full use of the trade show as an efficient trading platform to actively network with international partners and focus on cutting-edge textile products for a wide range of industries around the world, while exploring the latest advances in textile processing technology and machinery. Both events were highly praised by the audience, with up to 95% of the visitors reporting that the overall exhibition experience was extremely satisfied, and the exhibition goal was successfully achieved, and the exhibitor lineup was very impressive.

Techtextil's 20th anniversary: Unprecedented scale and a new milestone

This exhibition coincides with the 20th anniversary of Techtextil, and the scale of the exhibition has reached a new high, fully demonstrating the vigorous vitality and continuous innovation driving force of the textile industry. Research data confirms the vast blue ocean of industrial textiles: According to Fortune Business Insights, the global market for industrial textiles is expected to reach $225.99 billion in 2023, and is expected to climb to $346.67 billion by 2030. Allied Market Research has a similarly optimistic forecast, estimating that the market will grow to $331.8 billion by 2032. Focusing on the EU textile sector, the growth in demand for industrial textiles is mainly driven by strong demand from the medical, agriculture, construction, outdoor apparel and automotive industries.

As one of the world's largest one-stop integrated exhibition platforms, Techtextil presents textile products across 12 high-tech applications. The 2024 event featured not only antiviral textiles for the medical sector, soundproof fiber structures for construction, and cutting-edge nonwovens for the automotive industry, but also a number of world-first innovative products. Casmue, a start-up, for example, showed its latest loom with an open shed; The German Institutes of Textile and Fibre Research Denkendorf presented a new self-cooling textile coating technology; And SA-Dynamics, a startup, brings new recyclable, heat-insulating textiles based on bioaerogel fibers. Techtextill has always been active in promoting and implementing sustainable production and display concepts, and more than 15% of exhibitors displayed natural fibers and environmentally friendly fabrics. "Techtextil is without a doubt the most important industry event of 2024, and we have come back with a bang." Holger Michael Steingraber, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications at Freudenberg Performance Materials, shared, "At this exhibition, we once again showed the audience the strength of the company's technological innovation. This international industry event not only attracted the attention of many potential new customers for us, but also created a valuable platform for us to have in-depth exchanges with existing partners and suppliers for future development. The collaboration between Techtextil and Texprocess has generated significant synergies, demonstrating that the industry is evolving at an accelerated pace and that sustainability has become a central issue throughout the process. We were pleasantly surprised by the strong interest in our company from a large audience of young people, including students and young innovators, who asked specific and in-depth questions about collaboration and sustainable solutions."

"This year's Techtextil clearly shows that joining the circular economy is a smart move in line with industry trends." Amaury Sartorius, Managing Director of Klopman, stressed, "The scale solutions we presented for clothing recycling to remolded fibers were highly visible and the show was a success. We receive many new and existing customers from Scandinavia, Southern Europe and other regions. "We are grateful to Techtextil for building an interactive platform that allows end users to speak directly to us, an ideal stage to showcase our innovative achievements while gaining insight into how we are helping to improve the well-being of their employees." "Techtextil is not only an important business opportunity for us, but also a window to feel the pulse of the market." Michele Sioen, CEO of Sioen Industries, said: "It brings together customers, suppliers and many interested parties from all over the world, especially from Europe and overseas. The topic of sustainability is being hotly discussed in every corner, with more heat than in the previous two years. In the face of increasingly stringent European environmental regulations, global textile companies are focusing on reducing their carbon footprint and fulfilling their corporate social responsibility. Our low-carbon products, such as PVC alternatives that reduce CO2 emissions by 50%, have received a strong market response at Techtextil." "Our company had a great time at Techtextil, the show was very crowded, and we not only strengthened our relationships with existing customers, but also met many new customers." Oliver Spocker, Lanzing's global Sales Director, said: "The diversity of the audience was impressive, from experienced experts to eager students who came to our booth to explore our innovative and sustainable fibre technologies. The issue of circular economy is becoming increasingly important, and Techtextil has certainly provided us with a stage to succeed."

"Since the 1990s, Jinda has insisted on coming to Frankfurt to participate in the exhibition, and has always attached great importance to the world's largest stage in this segment. We can conduct in-depth face-to-face exchanges and discussions with old customers, and have made a lot of preparations for this exhibition." Ye Fengling, general manager of Zhejiang Jinda Membrane Material Technology Co., LTD., said, "After the epidemic, the market customer demand is in a state of recovery, and the heat of this exhibition is also good, not only in Europe, but also in many countries and regions around the world to find new development space here." In contrast, European products have certain traditional advantages, but the current substitutability of domestic materials has been very high, cost-effective is also higher, Jinda has been exporting to the United States and Europe, this year's export volume has also increased, the order task is very large."

Texprocess continues to consolidate its position as a pioneer in the digitalization and automation sector

Texprocess focused on the field of textile and apparel processing, many exhibitors competed to show a wide range of high-end machinery, cutting-edge processes and services, including breakthrough artificial intelligence technology, precision design systems, intuitive visualization tools, and efficient cutting devices and cutting-edge sewing machinery, vivid interpretation of the integration of the most cutting-edge technology key solutions.

"For exhibitors participating in Texprocess, this exhibition is particularly meaningful," Elgar Straub, President of the Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technology Branch of the German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Federation (VDMA), said, "At a time when the global textile processing industry is facing complex challenges such as changes in the international trade environment and labor shortages, a number of technological innovations on Texprocess are expected to help the industry meet the challenges. Innovation has been particularly fruitful in the areas of digitization, automation and artificial intelligence. Texprocess is focused on the future and presents many new opportunities." "Given the current industry situation, we did not have high expectations. However, the actual results of the exhibition far exceeded our expectations. The countries of origin of the audience and the application fields involved show a balanced distribution. In addition to the extensive participation of European countries, there are also large numbers of visitors from the Middle East, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, the United States and Mexico. Our customers' demands are the driving force behind our continuous automation and process optimization. We demonstrated a forward-thinking portfolio of solutions, including an innovation Award winning CNC rotary sewing machine and an AI-based suture correction technology, "said Michael Kilian, Chief Operating Officer at Durkopp Adler.

Texprocess brings together the world's leading suppliers of sewing technology and cutting solutions to showcase innovations that promote efficient and advanced manufacturing processes. These cutting-edge technologies include solutions optimized using artificial intelligence: "This year, we are showcasing the company's latest innovations that directly integrate artificial intelligence into machinery. Texprocess is the perfect platform to showcase this result, connecting technology, partners and global customers, and is an indispensable event for the global fashion industry. We took the opportunity to connect with many new customers, especially those from emerging markets such as South Africa and Australia." Marta Maiandi, chief technology officer at Orox Group, points out.

Exhibitor Eurolaser also expressed high satisfaction: "The show was a great success. The audience covers Europe, the United States, Mexico and numerous other international markets in a wide range of applications, including protective clothing, medical and automotive industries. This exhibition is full of vitality and climax. The main innovation we have on display this year is the camera system mounted above the desktop. Complete a full desktop scan in as little as three seconds to plan the optimal cutting path." Eurolaser Chief Sales Officer Laura Capone said. Exhibitor Assyst outlined a blueprint for a digital, sustainable and profitable future for the fashion industry. The AI-based solution not only facilitates creative design, but also enables instant visualization of styling: "Texprocess 2024 is undoubtedly a great success for Assyst. We successfully demonstrated the seamless integration of artificial intelligence, 3D simulation and 2D CAD to provide the garment industry with easy to use digital tools, which aroused strong interest from the audience. The show brings together an enthusiastic global audience and is the perfect stage for us to showcase innovation in this type of product." Hans Peter Hiemer, Managing Director of Style3D | Assyst.

The double exhibition has a strong focus on research, knowledge transfer and high-quality content

The double exhibition closely focuses on the hot topics of the industry, builds a solid bridge between scientific research and industry, and leads the audience to gain insight into the cutting-edge solutions, intelligent materials and latest scientific research achievements in the textile field. Many exhibitors, start-ups and authoritative research institutions took the opportunity to strongly verify that artificial intelligence, digitalization and automation have become important engines for industry development. From the circular economy model of textiles, fault diagnosis of production and processing links, networked production processes, to clothing products that can monitor the physical condition of the wearer - artificial intelligence and digitalization have brought a rich variety of new opportunities, laying the foundation for the future development of the industry.

Explore the latest advances in new materials and recycling technologies in the context of enhanced regulation

In response to the European Union's recent Sustainable Textiles Strategy, which heralds the implementation of a series of regulations, Techtextil and Texprocess are highlighting innovative solutions and cutting-edge research that promote the efficient use of resources and enhance recycling. The number of exhibitors included in the Econogy Finder Special Directory has increased significantly, more than doubling from the previous year, demonstrating that more companies have successfully made it to this prestigious position through the rigorous review of authoritative labels, certification systems and sustainable development goals. In addition, Econogy Talks provide a dialogue platform for discussing resource-saving solutions, while Econogy Tours, led by independent experts, provide viewers with in-depth insights into sustainable products up close.

The next Frankfurt International Exhibition of Industrial Textiles and Nonwovens and Frankfurt International Exhibition of Textile and Flexible Materials Sewing and Processing will be held from April 21 to 24, 2026.

Source: China Textiles