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Techtextil 2026 to Spotlight Functional Natural Fibres After 15% of Exhibitors Showed Natural Materials at April Edition

Techtextil 2026 will expand its focus on functional natural fibres and materials, following the dedicated "Nature Performance" area at the April 2024 edition where more than 15 per cent of exhibitors already showed natural fibres and materials. Exhibitors included Canadian start-up Vegeto with degradable milkweed-based thermal insulation, Turkey's Anatolian Colors with natural dyes, and Swiss start-up OceanSafe with biodegradable circular polyester. The global natural fibres market is expected to grow to around USD 103 million in 2031.

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Techtextil's Econogy Best Practices for Recycling program featured juried exhibits of recyclable and recycled fibres, yarns, and textile materials, highlighting innovative recycling technologies for a sustainable textile industry. Exhibitors presented approaches to recover value from waste streams, though specific performance metrics and commercial availability timelines were not disclosed.

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Texprocess Denim Talks provided insights into the future of denim through circular strategies and new technology. Samuel Malessa discussed sustainability in denim manufacturing.

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Texpertise Econogy is seeing growing exhibitor participation and highlights sustainable products and solutions. Companies can register for free by 5 April to be listed in the EconogyFinder for higher visibility.

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At Techtextil 2024, the "Nature Performance" area in Hall 9.1, within the Fibres & Yarns product segment, is a special highlight. Exhibitors will present state-of-the-art alternative, recyclable and sustainable materials with future-proof functional properties.