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The global network for technical textiles and textile processing.

The future of textiles is created where research, materials, manufacturing, and products come together. New textile materials, technologies, and fields of application are brought to life while demonstrating how these innovations can be implemented industrially through modern solutions for processing, automation, and finishing.

With 13 events in 8 countries, the global Texpertise Network makes innovative developments in technical textiles and textile processing accessible worldwide — showcasing what modern textiles are capable of today.

Blue Crystal for Technical Textiles and Textile Processing

Are you familiar with Techtextil in Frankfurt? Then experience, for example, Techtextil North America in Atlanta — one of the leading platforms for technical textiles and textile innovation in the United States. Gartex Texprocess India also brings together modern technologies, textile processing, and innovative solutions for the apparel and textile industry in the Indian market.

Discover the international brands of the Texpertise Network and find the right events for your needs.

Texpertise trade fairs worldwide

Explore international Texpertise Network events focused on technical textiles, textile processing, innovative materials, and modern production technologies. The interactive map allows users to explore events worldwide by region, market, and industry sector.

Upcoming trade fairs

SIMATEX and Confemaq

SIMATEX and Confemaq

SIMATEX and Confemaq in Buenos Aires bring together international companies, advanced production technologies and innovative solutions for the textile and apparel industry. As part of the Texpertise network, the events, taking place from 2 to 4 June 2026, provide a platform for machinery, textile processing and new business opportunities across the entire textile value chain.

Techtextil North America

Techtextil North America

Techtextil North America covers the entire spectrum of the technical textiles industry – from research and development to raw materials, manufacturing processes, converting, finishing and recycling. As the leading trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens in North America, it brings together international industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers in Raleigh from 4 to 6 August 2026.

Cinte Techtextil China

Cinte Techtextil China

Cinte Techtextil China in Shanghai is the leading trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens in Asia. As the sister event of Techtextil in Germany, it showcases the latest textile technologies and applications while connecting international industry experts, innovators and business opportunities across the Asian market from 1 to 3 September 2026.

Insights from the world of interiors and home living

Texpertise supports the international textile industry not only through its events, but also year-round with current industry topics, trends, innovations, and expert insights.

Texpertise Network

With more than 60 international textile events in 15 countries, Messe Frankfurt is the global market leader for textile trade fairs. Throughout the year, Texpertise provides in-depth information on current industry topics, market developments, and a supplier directory featuring around 11,000 established brands and companies.

Texpertise covers the entire textile value chain – from research and development to yarns, fabrics, apparel and fashion, as well as home and household textiles, technical textiles, and processing and cleaning technologies.

More information: Texpertise Network – unites the whole textile sector

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