Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Techtextil 2026 is the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens at Messe Frankfurt (Frankfurt am Main, Germany).

This is where material innovators meet the people who turn those materials into products: from automotive and medical to construction, protective gear, and sports.

Video about the Techtextil trade fair

To feel the pace of the halls and the sheer density of innovation on the stands, watch the official post-show highlight video.

Who should visit Techtextil 2026

This event is for professionals who care about real-world material performance: strength, low weight, flame resistance, breathability, abrasion resistance, plus sustainable and circular solutions.

• manufacturers and brands of technical textiles, nonwovens, functional apparel
• buyers and R&D teams from automotive, aviation, medical, construction, mechanical engineering
• engineers, technologists, designers, developers of composites and coatings
• architects and design offices (membranes, façades, lightweight structures)
• startups and labs looking for partners to scale their developments
• distributors and integrators who need new suppliers and fast, direct contacts.

The history of Techtextil: from a niche event to a global benchmark

The first edition of Techtextil took place in 1986. Since then, the event has grown into one of the industry’s key platforms and is held regularly, bringing together an international community of manufacturers, researchers, and buyers.

In 2024, the trade fair marked its 20th edition — an anniversary year, where the strength of cross-industry connections stood out especially clearly: materials that win in one sector often become breakthroughs in another.

Techtextil advantages in numbers and facts

The show is valued for its concentration of decision-makers and its truly global reach. According to the official 2024 statistics:

• 1,469 exhibitors from 50 countries;
• 35,181 visitors from 94 countries (including “exchange” visitors from Texprocess);
• 63% of attendees came from outside Germany;
• 75% of visitors are involved in purchasing decisions.

If you look at the Techtextil + Texprocess duo, the scale is even bigger: in 2024, the organisers reported 38,000 visitors from 102 countries and 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries, along with a noticeable increase in attendance.

A major advantage that local fairs struggle to match: Techtextil brings together the full spectrum of high-tech materials across 12 application areas — saving weeks of scouting and dozens of calls.

Who exhibits at Techtextil: 6 companies worth watching

According to the organiser, many strong players are already confirmed. Here are six notable participants from the registered exhibitor list:

• Groz-Beckert
  One of the world’s key suppliers of solutions for nonwoven production and the textile industry. Their stands tend to draw technologists: it’s a good place to discuss efficiency, tool lifetime, and end-product web quality.
• Lenzing
  A well-known fibre producer with a strong focus on sustainable materials and supply-chain transparency. Their presence at Techtextil is a great chance to compare approaches to raw materials, recycling, and the sustainability metrics brands increasingly demand.
• Sioen
  An international group with strong expertise in technical textiles and coatings. A solid stop for anyone looking for the right balance of protection, weight, and durability, especially for industrial and protective applications.
• Concordia Textiles
  A producer of functional fabrics focused on practical performance and design. A great contact for brands and product developers where both properties and appearance matter.
• Schill+Seilacher
  A chemicals and materials company linked to solutions for textile processes. Especially relevant if you work with finishing, functionalisation, and “smart” surface properties.
• Brückner
  A technology and machinery supplier valued by manufacturers who track energy efficiency and process stability. The fair is a convenient place to discuss line upgrades and implementation economics based on real cases.

What you’ll see at Techtextil 2026 : 12 application areas

To help you navigate the market, the organiser structures solutions into 12 application segments. That makes it easier to find stands by your specific task, not by chance.

1. Agrotech — agriculture, horticulture, landscaping
2. Buildtech — construction, membranes, engineered structures
3. Clothtech — clothing and footwear, high-tech components
4. Geotech — roads, dams, landfills, reinforcement
5. Hometech — interiors, furniture, coverings
6. Indutech — industry, mechanical engineering, electrical and chemical sectors
7. Medtech — medicine and hygiene
8. Mobiltech — automotive, aviation, rail, shipbuilding, space
9. Oekotech — environmental protection, filtration, recycling, conservation
10. Packtech — packaging, transport, cargo protection
11. Protech — personal and property protection
12. Sporttech — sports and active leisure.

Product and service categories from Techtextil exhibitors

Beyond “application areas”, the trade fair is also organised by product groups — in other words, by where each solution sits in the value chain.

• research, education, consulting, and testing
• production technologies and processes, machinery and lines
• fibres and yarns (including bio-based and recycled solutions)
• fabrics, knitted goods, woven structures, laid webs
• nonwovens
• coated textiles
• composites and related materials
• Bondtec and joining technologies;
• textile chemicals, dyes, and functional additives
• functional and performance materials for apparel and equipment.

Visitor tips for Techtextil: how to get the most out of 4 days

Messe Frankfurt is big — and it can easily swallow your time. If you want to leave with real agreements rather than a bag of brochures, be targeted.

• Download the Techtextil Navigator App in advance.
  Hall plans, exhibitor search, and a fast route between stands can save hours.
• Use your ticket as a public transport pass.
  Most tickets include free travel on RMV local transport within the operator’s network — handy if your hotel is outside the city centre.
• Plan your visit by application areas.
  Pick 2–3 segments where your need is most urgent and cover them in the first two days. Save the remaining days for unexpected discoveries and follow-up meetings.
• Stop by the Techtextil Forum.
  It’s a fast way to understand where the market is heading, and to meet the people behind solutions without long email threads.
• Look for the “in-between”.
  Strong ideas often emerge between industries: a filtration solution can spark a new approach in medical applications, while a construction membrane might inspire sports equipment.
• Make time for Texprocess.
  Even if you’re focused on materials, the neighbouring processing and technology show adds a practical layer: what truly scales — and what’s still lab-only.

How to become a Techtextil 2026 exhibitor and prepare without stress

Participation starts with registration and choosing your stand format: “space only” or ready-made package solutions. The organiser provides a cost calculator, exhibitor services, vehicle access rules for move-in, and a mandatory media package.

• choose your stand space and configuration (1–4 open sides);
• factor in the minimum stand size, mandatory fees, and the media package;
• order services via the official service shop (logistics, power, installation);
• arrange passes and vehicles for site access during build-up;
• prepare client invitations via the voucher portal.

At ESBAU, we handle the most important part — making sure your stand doesn’t just “sit there”, but works as a sales tool. We design, build, or arrange stand rental to fit your goals, from a negotiation area to an eye-catching showcase for materials and samples.

Want the right people to walk up to you at Techtextil? Order your exhibition stand with ESBAU — and you’ll step onto the show floor with a strong brand showcase, a clear conversation flow, and the confidence that everything is under control.