Technical Textiles

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Digital printing is becoming the production backbone of a garment industry under pressure from every direction. © Texintel

 
01/04/2026 – From Digital Experimentation to Operational Requirement

From Digital Experimentation to Operational Requirement

Garment Printing Trends 2026

Something fundamental has changed in garment printing. After years of cautious experimentation, the industry has crossed a decisive threshold. By Debbie McKeegan, CEO, Texintel
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Insights into material and processing technologies at Techtextil and Texprocess 2026, featuring solutions for protective textiles and advanced technical applications. © Messe Frankfurt / Jean-Luc Valentin

 
31/03/2026 – Advanced materials for defence PPE

Advanced materials for defence PPE

Defence Textiles at Techtextil/Texprocess

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 highlight market-ready solutions for ballistic, flame-resistant and CBRN applications, spanning fibre innovations, chemical ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Over 25,000 visitors attended the fair – a 7% increase overall compared to the previous Spring Edition. © Messe Frankfurt / Yarn Expo Spring

 
26/03/2026 – Yarn Expo Spring 2026

Yarn Expo Spring 2026

Record 600 Exhibitors at Yarn Expo

Innovation-driven showcases and trend presentations offered visitors hands-on insight into new fibre technologies, recycling approaches and functional ... By  Editorial staff
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The LX 2494 extends the range to heavy technical textiles. © STAUBLI

 
25/03/2026 – Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026

Stäubli: 3D Weaving Systems for Techtextil

At Techtextil 2026, Stäubli showcases weaving technologies for demanding technical textiles, from advanced 3D fabrics to precise Jacquard and dobby systems ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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The support rack ensures uniform lighting during material capture – one of the many technological innovations on display at Zünd Booth D78 in Hall 8. © Zünd

 
25/03/2026 – Texprocess 2026

Texprocess 2026

Zünd advances automated textile workflows

Zünd is showcasing digital cutting technologies for a wide range of textile applications at Texprocess in Frankfurt. The presentation centres on automated ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Medical and safety-related textile applications were the focus of the Smart Textiles Forum. © TITV Greiz

 
18/03/2026 – Forum

Forum

Smart Textiles Forum Highlights Key Developments

Around 90 experts gathered to explore medical and safety-related applications of smart textiles. Ten specialist presentations, a company tour at Bauerfeind ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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The discussion focused on fully bio based, biodegradable cellulosic fibers and their use in nonwoven applications such as wet wipes. © FTI Vonsulting Bruxelles

 
18/03/2026 – Bio based, cellulose fiber solutions

Bio based, cellulose fiber solutions

Lenzing highlights cellulose solutions in Brussels

At a high-level event in Brussels, Lenzing outlined how bio based, biodegradable cellulose solutions can strengthen Europes industrial resilience as policymakers ... By  Daniel Keienburg