Techtextil 2028 – Frankfurt am Main, Germany

What to expect

Techtextil is the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, organized biennially by Messe Frankfurt and held parallel to Texprocess, the leading trade fair for the apparel and textile processing industries. The combination reflects the long-valued synergy between material innovation and processing technology, bringing together the entire value chain in one central location.

For the 2028 edition, Techtextil returns as the platform where innovations in technical textiles and nonwovens shape the future, with countless national and international exhibitors showcasing the full spectrum of high-tech textiles across twelve application areas. The combined event with Texprocess is expected to attract more than 1,700 exhibitors and 36,000 visitors from 112 countries based on 2026 figures, demonstrating its global reach.

Visitors can expect a comprehensive overview of textile high-tech products from high-tech fibres, functional apparel fabrics and smart textiles to composites and nonwovens, organized by application rather than product alone. The focus topics address sustainability, AI, digitalisation, and collaboration between research and industry. As Messe Frankfurt describes, the cross-disciplinary format is designed to encourage collaboration where car manufacturers meet fashion designers and medical engineers meet industry specialists.

The fair divides exhibition space into themed sectors covering functional apparel textiles, composites, coated textiles, nonwovens, bondtec bonding and joining technologies, fibres and yarns, woven fabrics including laid webs, braidings and knitted fabrics, technology, processes and accessories, plus associations, publishers, research, development, planning and consulting. The atmosphere is described as energizing with so much innovation and meaningful conversations happening throughout, where unexpected encounters lead to innovations.

Early-bird rate for exhibitors runs from 1 October to 30 November 2026, allowing cost-effective participation. Official website https://techtextil.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html provides full information.

Event dates

Event Dates: April 4–7, 2028

Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., only for professional audiences.

Parallel event: Texprocess takes place same dates April 4–7, 2028 at Messe Frankfurt alongside Techtextil, reflecting synergy between the two fairs.

Frequency: Biennial, every two years. Previous edition April 21–24, 2026, next edition 2028.

Exhibitor booking: Early booking price from 1 October to 30 November 2026.

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Venue & exhibition site

Venue: Messe Frankfurt, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. One of the world’s leading exhibition venues, located in the heart of Europe with direct motorway, rail and air connections and modern hall structure suitable for heavy machinery, textile processing lines and large-scale textile installations.

Site layout: Techtextil and Texprocess are held in Halls 8, 9, 11 and 12 on the western section of Messe Frankfurt, as introduced for 2024 and 2026 editions, providing spacious and modern hall structure for the combined events. The western section offers easy access via Portalhaus and Galleria entrances, with Via Mobile moving walkway connecting halls. Facilities include Business Club lounges, press center, Techtextil Forum, Techtextil Innovation Award showcase, presentation stages, catering and digital guidance.

Ground plan: Techtextil Forum entrance at 9.1 D50 Galleria, Innovation Award at 11.1 C51, with Techtextil halls 9.1, 11.0, 11.1, 12.0 and 12.1 as per 2024 and 2026 layout. Hall 12.0 is prominent for machinery and technology. The fairground is fully interconnected with covered walkways.

Full industry programme

The full industry programme is built around lectures, showcases, competitions and forums that promote collaboration between research and industry.

Techtextil Forum: Free participation programme inviting entries for forum programme, spotlighting innovation, sustainability, AI and digitalisation. Anyone who wants to contribute to shaping future of textile industry can submit presentation, with selected speakers announced two months before event for four-day programme. Forum covers twelve application areas and encourages unexpected encounters.

Innovation showcase: Broad programme of lectures, showcases and competitions, including Techtextil Innovation Award celebrating breakthrough developments in technical textiles and nonwovens.

Focus topics: Newest stories on technical textiles and nonwovens, including personal protective equipment, functional clothing, acoustic fabrics and corporate fashion, plus 3D technologies and smart textiles.

Texpertise network: Event is part of Texpertise, Messe Frankfurt’s global textile business network with more than 60 trade fairs in 15 countries, connecting international textile and apparel industry and providing access to markets, innovations and latest insights.

Texprocess programme: Parallel programme for garment manufacturing and textile processing industry, showing how innovations are brought into practice.

Featured companies & exhibitors

Techtextil attracts textile manufacturers, material developers, machinery suppliers, R&D teams, designers, product managers, buyers, engineers and decision-makers from wide range of industrial sectors.

Exhibitor chain: Exhibitors cover full technical textile chain including research and consulting, production technology, fibers and yarns, woven and knitted fabrics, nonwovens, coated textiles, composites, bonding technologies, textile chemicals, performance apparel textiles, institutions and specialist media.

Confirmed sectors from past editions: Brother, Pegasus, Dürkopp Adler, Brückner, Groz-Beckert, Lenzing, Concordia Textiles, Coats Thread, workwear specialist Klopman International, advanced fibre producer Kolon Industries, sustainable fibre innovator Lenzing, Nizam Din & Sons, Lucky Textile, Master Textile, Midas Safety, Sapphire Finishing, Nishat and US Apparel and Textiles from Pakistan as example of international participation.

Performance apparel textiles: Hall 9.0 presents around 130 exhibitors from 13 countries showcasing innovative materials for workwear, protective clothing, smart fashion, outdoor and sports, addressing growing demand for functional apparel.

Country presence: Exhibitors from 112 countries in 2026, including Germany, Italy, Turkey, China, Pakistan, Korea and USA, with strong presence of research institutes and associations.

Industry sectors & technologies

Twelve application areas structure the fair:

Agrotech: Agricultural fabrics, crop protection, horticulture textiles.

Buildtech: Architecture, construction textiles, membranes, geotextiles.

Clothtech: Functional apparel textiles, workwear, protective clothing.

Geotech: Geotextiles, civil engineering, infrastructure.

Hometech: Furniture industry, interior textiles, acoustic fabrics.

Indutech: Industrial applications, filtration, cleaning textiles.

Medtech: Healthcare, medical textiles, hygiene.

Mobiltech: Automotive and aerospace textiles, transport.

Oekotech: Environmental protection, recycling.

Packtech: Packaging textiles.

Protech: Hazard protection, personal protective equipment.

Sporttech: Sportswear and outdoor equipment.

Technology sectors: Fibres and yarns, woven fabrics, laid webs, braidings and knitted fabrics, nonwovens, coated textiles, composites, bondtec joining technologies, textile chemicals, functional apparel textiles, technology, processes and accessories.

Products, machinery & innovations

Fibres and yarns: High-performance fibres, sustainable fibres, smart yarns, functional yarns for technical applications.

Fabrics: Woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, laid webs, braidings, nonwovens, coated textiles, composites.

Functional apparel textiles: Performance apparel textiles for workwear, protective clothing, corporate fashion, acoustic fabrics, 3D technologies, smart textiles with sensors and connectivity.

Machinery and technology: Production technology for technical textiles and nonwovens, processing machinery, textile processing technologies from Texprocess, including cutting, sewing, bonding and finishing machinery.

Chemicals and finishing: Textile chemicals, dyes, coatings, finishing technologies for performance enhancement.

Nonwovens: Spunbond, meltblown, needlefelt and other nonwoven technologies for filtration, medical and industrial uses.

Innovations: Textile products from high-tech fibres, functional apparel fabrics and smart textiles to composites and nonwovens, with focus on sustainability, AI and digitalisation. Techtextil Innovation Award highlights breakthroughs.

Demonstrations & technical presentations

Techtextil Forum presentations: Free programme with keynote speaking slots 25 minutes including questions and answers, logo presence during keynote, presentation stage of Techtextil and Texprocess trade show in Hall 12.0 E55.

Live machinery demos: Texprocess machinery in operation showing apparel manufacturing and textile processing, including Brother, Pegasus, Dürkopp Adler sewing and automation systems.

Smart textiles demos: Demonstrations of smart textiles with integrated electronics, acoustic fabrics, protective equipment testing.

Innovation Award showcase: Display of award-winning products at dedicated area, providing tangible examples of future textiles.

Research to industry: Presentations promoting collaboration between research institutes and industry, with institutions like CeNTI showcasing advanced and sustainable textile solutions.

Workshops: Practical workshops for designers, product managers and engineers on material selection and processing.

Ticket types & registration

Techtextil is only for professional audiences, with visitor registration required via official ticket shop. Tickets include free RMV public transport within entire fare zone and access to both Techtextil and Texprocess.

Pricing based on official Messe Frankfurt pricing structure from Techtextil 2024 and 2026 and Heimtextil 2026 as 2028 pricing not yet announced, converted to USD. Previous listing shows day ticket with Info Service as affordable entry for professionals.

1-day ticket:

• Online with Info Service incl. RMV: $32.00
• Online without Info Service: $48.00
• Cash desk with Info Service: $45.00
• Cash desk without Info Service: $67.00
• Reduced student with Info Service: $21.00
• Reduced without Info Service: $32.00

Season ticket 4 days:

• Online with Info Service incl. RMV: $54.00
• Online without Info Service: $81.00
• Cash desk with Info Service: $80.00
• Cash desk without Info Service: $119.00

Info Service: By choosing ticket with Info Service you consent to receive periodic information by email from Messe Frankfurt group including announcement of next event, themes and programme, trends and planning, receiving price reduction up to 33 percent.

Services included: Profile in networking tool, appointment scheduling, personal network building, prepared account for nmedia.hub, free RMV travel with ID. Voucher tickets must be exchanged online to use RMV. Tickets may be presented digital or printed.

Trade visitor & professional access

Professional only: Only for professional audiences, including textile manufacturers, material developers, machinery suppliers, R&D teams, designers, product managers, buyers, engineers and decision-makers from wide range of industrial sectors.

Target groups: Architecture, automotive industry, construction, clothing, hazard protection, aviation and aerospace, medicine, furniture industry and sports sectors.

Verification: Proof of professional activity may be requested, including business card or company registration. Student tickets available with proof.

Access to both fairs: Ticket valid for both Techtextil and Texprocess, providing synergy between material innovation and processing technology.

Business Club: Exclusive services and personal support to focus entirely on business, including lounge, catering and meeting rooms.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Hall allocation for 2028 based on 2026 layout:

Halls 9.1, 11.0, 11.1, 12.0, 12.1: Main halls for Techtextil, with Hall 9.0 dedicated to Performance Apparel Textiles area with 130 exhibitors from 13 countries, Halls 11.0 and 11.1 for nonwovens, composites, fibres and yarns, Hall 12.0 for machinery, technology and Innovation Award, Hall 12.1 for additional technical textiles.

Halls 8, 9, 11, 12 western section: Combined use for Techtextil and Texprocess, providing spacious and modern hall structure.

Forum and Galleria: Entrances, Techtextil Forum, presentation stages, networking areas.

Floor plan: Available via official website and Navigator App, with exhibitor search by product group and application area. Ground plan shows Techtextil Forum at 9.1 D50 Galleria, Innovation Award at 11.1 C51.

Business meetings & networking

Networking Tool: Included with ticket, offering matchmaking and contact with exhibitors and visitors, appointment scheduling functions, personal network building beyond event.

Innovation encounters: Fair celebrates special meetings where unexpected encounters lead to innovations, from car manufacturers meeting fashion designers to medical engineers meeting industry specialists.

Business Club: Exclusive lounge with all-day catering, Wi-Fi, concierge and quiet meeting rooms to concentrate fully on trade fair business.

Forum networking: Techtextil Forum provides informal meeting point after presentations for discussions with speakers and peers.

International community: Texpertise network connects international textile and apparel industry across 60 fairs in 15 countries, providing year-round access to markets and innovations.

Event rules & visitor information

Admission: Only for professional audiences, with ticket required. Tickets personal via Messe Frankfurt login, no issuance for other persons. Voucher must be redeemed online to enable RMV transport.

Payment: Only cashless payments at cash desk.

Conduct: Follow security instructions, keep escape routes clear, no smoking inside halls. Respect machinery demonstrations and safety zones.

Services: Information desks at all entrances, cloakrooms, first aid, accessible services, Business Club support.

Digital services: Navigator App for ticket storage, ground plan, exhibitor search, watchlist with extras, networking, chat and meeting arrangement. nmedia.hub account prepared.

RMV transport: All admission tickets excluding complimentary include free travel to and from Messe Frankfurt on RMV public transport within entire fare zone.

How to get there

By air: Frankfurt Airport is 12 km from Messe Frankfurt, 15 minutes by S-Bahn direct. Take S-Bahn lines S8 or S9 to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, then U-Bahn U4 to Festhalle/Messe or S-Bahn S3-S6 to Messe station.

By train: Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof one stop away from fairground, with high-speed connections across Germany and Europe. From Hauptbahnhof U-Bahn U4 directly to fairground.

By car: Follow signs to Messe Frankfurt via A5 and A648, address Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main. Parking available in Rebstock area with shuttle.

Local: Via Mobile moving walkway connects halls efficiently. Taxi ranks at City, Galleria, Portalhaus entrances.

Public transport & parking

Public transport included: All admission tickets except complimentary include free RMV travel within entire fare zone. Day passes purchased at cash desk only entitle return from exhibition centre, while online tickets valid for both directions.

Network: RMV includes S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, buses and regional trains. Key connections U4 to Festhalle/Messe directly at fairground, S-Bahn to Messe station, tram 16 and 17.

Parking: Messe-owned parking garage and Rebstock parking area with continuous shuttle to City and Galleria entrances. Parking fee applies, payable cashless. E-charging stations available. Early arrival recommended due to heavy machinery transport and large exhibitor setup.

Accommodation areas

Near Messe Europaviertel, Gallus, Bahnhofsviertel: Walking distance or one U-Bahn stop, ideal for quick access and evening events, many business hotels with conference facilities, travel time 5 to 15 minutes. Fleming’s Hotel Frankfurt-Messe 0.8 km, Premier Inn Frankfurt City Europaviertel 1.52 km from fairground.

City center Innenstadt and Altstadt: 10 to 20 minutes by public transport with extensive restaurants, shopping and cultural attractions, good for combining business with city experience.

Airport area Gateway Gardens: For international visitors with early flights, direct S-Bahn connection via Hauptbahnhof.

Booking advice: Techtextil and Texprocess attract 36,000 visitors, hotels sell out quickly. Early booking highly recommended. Hotel rates near Messe Frankfurt during Techtextil Frankfurt range from $256 to $290 EUR converted to $276 to $313 USD per night for standard hotels, with Leonardo Hotel Frankfurt City Center and Mercure Residenz Frankfurt Messe as examples. Use official hotel booking service.

Accessibility

Messe Frankfurt exhibition center is fully accessible with elevators, ramps, accessible restrooms, reserved parking close to entrances and accessible information points. Via Mobile and covered walkways enable step-free movement between halls.

Services: Wheelchair rental on request, assistance service, accessible cloakrooms and support at entrances. Staff at information points provide orientation assistance.

App: Navigator App with ground plan for easy orientation and barrier-free route planning.

Contact: For specific accessibility needs contact Messe Frankfurt visitor services via official website in advance.

Previous year’s highlights

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 took place April 21 to 24, with 36,000 visitors and 1,700 exhibitors from 112 countries, showing how innovations are brought into practice according to final report. Techtextil 2024 took place April 23 to 26 with similar scale, presentation stage in Hall 12.0 E55, keynote speaking slot 25 minutes including Q&A. Performance Apparel Textiles area in Hall 9.0 presented around 130 exhibitors from 13 countries showcasing innovative materials for workwear, protective clothing, smart fashion, outdoor and sports.

Exhibitors highlighted that Techtextil offers platform for presenting products in areas of personal protective equipment, functional clothing, acoustic fabrics and corporate fashion, plus 3D technologies and smart textiles. Exhibitors such as Getzner presented at Hall 9 Stand E07, Kuntai at Hall 12.0 E79. The fair divided exhibition space in 11 themed sectors including functional apparel textiles, composites, coated textiles, nonwovens, bondtec, fibres and yarns, woven fabrics, technology, processes, accessories, associations, publishers and research. Texprocess concurrent show demonstrated apparel manufacturing innovations.

Official tickets & registration

Official website: https://techtextil.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html

Ticket shop: Buy ticket online now or convert voucher code into ticket via official visitor information page. Early-bird rate for exhibitors 1 October to 30 November 2026, visitor tickets available closer to event.

Exhibitor registration: Book your stand from 1 October to 30 November 2026 to get early booking price, contact Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH.

Contact: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Phone +49 69 75 75, email via official site.

Brand: Part of Texpertise, Messe Frankfurt’s global textile business network with more than 60 trade fairs in 15 countries.