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Autoliv and Yamaha Motor Introduce Airbag for Commuter Scooter

Autoliv and Yamaha Motor introduced an airbag system for commuter scooters. The joint development targets enhanced rider safety in urban mobility segments.

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 Forums to Address AI, Bio-Based Materials, and Circular Technologies

Messe Frankfurt has curated the Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 forums to cover AI-supported production optimisation, digital manufacturing, circular technologies, and bio-based high-performance materials.

Katherine Soucie Releases Free Multi-Stream Upcycling Framework for Textile Waste

Katherine Soucie released her Multi-Stream Upcycling Framework as a free visual resource on International Women's Day, adapted from her M.E.N.D framework covering Method, Evaluate, Navigate, and Design. The framework is intended to help makers, designers, artists, and small practices assess and work with multiple textile waste streams as part of a larger system rather than a single material pathway. Soucie is sharing the full framework as downloadable images with a credit requirement and is developing it into an online course and book.

Textile Waste Designer Katherine Soucie Launches Waste(D) Substack on Upcycling Systems

Textile waste designer Katherine Soucie has launched the Waste(D) Substack to share frameworks and methods from over 25 years of upcycling practice, including her M.E.N.D and Up‑Cycology frameworks developed through a practice‑based PhD.

Techtextil 2026 Expands to Over 1,500 Exhibitors, Doubles Performance Apparel Space and Debuts Textile Chemicals & Dyes Segment

Techtextil 2026 will host more than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries in Frankfurt from 21 to 24 April 2026, with over 120 first-time exhibitors and 16 country pavilions. The Performance Apparel Textiles area in Hall 9.0 doubles in size to around 130 exhibitors from 13 countries, while Textile Chemicals & Dyes debuts as a dedicated segment with over 30 exhibitors from eleven countries in Hall 9.0. The co-located Texprocess remains stable with around 200 exhibitors, bringing the combined total to over 1,700 exhibitors.

Textile Tales Archive Revisits "Keeping Warm" Feature with Issey Miyake by Irving Penn and Daisy Collingridge

Textile Tales has republished its "Keeping Warm" archive feature, originally posted in January 2021 and previously revived in January 2023. The piece compiles work from Issey Miyake by Irving Penn, Deepa Panchamia, Maryam Ashkanian, Tom Johnson Studio, Daisy Collingridge, Alice Walton, Andrea Salvatori, Thom Browne SS14, Foldi Kinga, Jacqui Fink, Lin Tianmiao, Lucy McCrae, Lorina Bulwer, and a 200BC padded armour reference.

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 to Showcase Innovation Awards Winners from 14 April, Fair Runs 21–24 April

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 will present their Innovation Awards, with winners announced starting 14 April 2026 ahead of the fairs running 21–24 April 2026 in Frankfurt.

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Heimtex invites visitors to meet at Heimtextil 2026 in Hall 11, Booth E-61. The post tags the event with #heimtextil, #leather, #marketingagency, #Germany, and #Frankfurt.

Everybody.World Trash Tees Biodegrade in Compost Within Three Weeks in Microscope-Verified Test

Everybody.World's Trash Tees, made from post-waste plastic-free cotton with low-impact dyes, broke down in a compost pile until they were nearly unrecognizable by the third week. Weekly monitoring showed white fungal growth after one week and fiber thinning with holes at sleeves and seams after two weeks. Microscope samples of the finished compost and remaining fabric revealed protozoa, testate amoebas, mature fungal hyphae, fungal spores, ciliates, and aerobic bacteria.

Techtextil and Texprocess Forums 2026 Open Presentation Submissions Until 15 December 2025

Messe Frankfurt has opened presentation submissions for the Techtextil Forum and Texprocess Forum 2026, with a deadline of 15 December 2025. An international Programme Committee will review contributions for relevance and quality and curate the programme; selected speakers will be announced at the beginning of February 2026. The forums run from 21 to 24 April 2026 in Frankfurt, and participation is free of charge, with short presentations written in English and supplemented with visualisations.

Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026 Open Submissions Until 15 December 2025

Companies, research institutes and universities can submit developments for the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026 until 15 December 2025, with participation free of charge.

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 Report Strong Exhibitor Bookings with High Share of Newcomers

Messe Frankfurt reports high registration numbers for Techtextil and Texprocess 2026, with an exceptionally large number of new exhibitors alongside established players. The trade fairs, scheduled for 21 to 24 April 2026, will feature an adapted hall layout including a new Textile Chemicals & Dyes area in Hall 9.0 and a Performance Apparel Textiles area. Exhibitors from cutting, sewing, and finishing equipment segments have already registered, driven by automation, digitalisation, and AI.

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 Adopt Revised Hall Layout and New Product Areas to Address Market Shifts

Messe Frankfurt will restructure the hall layout for Techtextil and Texprocess 2026, adding new product areas and extending content formats to help the industry seize international market opportunities. The 2026 edition, scheduled for 21–24 April, will feature a dedicated Textile Chemicals & Dyes segment and an expanded Performance Apparel Textiles area, with Texprocess located in Hall 8.0 adjacent to relevant Techtextil product areas. The early-booking offer for exhibitors is available until 12 March 2025.

Techtextil 2026 to Debut Textile Chemicals & Dyes as Standalone Product Area

Messe Frankfurt will for the first time bundle Textile Chemicals & Dyes into an independent product area at Techtextil 2026, running 21–24 April 2026 in Frankfurt. The segment will share a hall with Fibres and Yarns and Performance Apparel Textiles, placing upstream suppliers and users in close proximity. A 2021 MarketsandMarkets analysis cited by the organizer projects the global textile chemicals market to reach USD 33.1 billion by 2026, driven partly by demand from the technical textiles sector.

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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Techtextil's Nature Performance & Future Materials area featured sustainable, bio-based fibres with advanced functionality, presented by designers and eco-conscious producers. The area was curated by FranklinTill.

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Techtextil and Texprocess offered extensive opportunities for students and innovative companies this year. Universities and research facilities presented their expertise and study opportunities, with a focus on textiles and technology. The events provided an ideal setting for young professionals to connect with innovative companies.

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At Texprocess, Robotech A.G, an automation machine manufacturer, presented its latest innovations. Vice President Tuncay Koru discussed technologies for textiles ranging from denim to sportswear.

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Techtextil presents a broad range of technical textiles serving industries including automotive, medicine, and fashion. The offering is organized into 12 application areas covering products and services for various industries. Visitors can discover textile solutions at techtextil.com.

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Advanced sewing technologies are transforming textile production through specialized machines and automated features, improving efficiency and creativity. Further information is available at texprocess.com.

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Stratasys has introduced a 3D printer for direct-to-textile printing powered by its 3DFashion technology. The system is presented as enabling design complexity and customization in fashion and automotive manufacturing, with sustainability also cited as a benefit.

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Techtextil & Texprocess posted a social media recap emphasizing the value of in-person networking at this year's event, where attendees met suppliers, customers, and friends in Frankfurt/Main last week. The post invites participants to share their stories and highlights from the show.

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Techtextil and Texprocess welcomed 38,000 visitors from 102 countries and 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries last week. The organizers thanked all participants for contributing to the success of the events and called for continued efforts to push limits.

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Techtextil marks its 20th anniversary and thanks all founding exhibitors who have participated over the years. The post carries the hashtags #Techtextil2024, #TextileInnovation and #ThankYou.

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Techtextil + Texprocess is positioning itself as a meeting point for the industry, with more than 1,700 international exhibitors from over 53 countries and regions having joined the conversation. The post invites companies to take part in shaping tomorrow's innovations and to save tickets now via the Messe Frankfurt visitor ticket link.

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Texprocess and Techtextil have announced the winners of their Innovation Awards. The organizers invite participants to discover the selected pioneering innovations, which will be presented at the Techtextil Forum and Texprocess Forum.

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Techtextil and Texprocess will host a Forum where visitors exchange knowledge with experts and speakers from around the world from 23 to 26 April 2024. The event provides first-hand insights into technical textiles and processing, with the full calendar available on the organizer's webpage.

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At Techtextil + Texprocess, visitors exchange knowledge and impulses with experts and speakers from around the world at the Forum, gaining valuable first-hand insights. The full event calendar for 23 to 26 April 2024 is available on the event webpage.

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Techtextil 2024 offers a unique overview of its application areas, with international exhibitors presenting their latest innovations across twelve application areas. Attendees can get in touch with these exhibitors and check out cutting-edge products and solutions soon.

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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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Techtextil & Texprocess invite international exhibitors to present their latest innovations, processes and applications on the new ExhibitorsOnStage platform in hall 12.0. Exhibitors can increase their reach and reserve a presentation slot.

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Texprocess in Frankfurt presents technologies, accessories, and services for textile processing, along with processors of textile materials from around the world. Visitors can find relevant business partners through the exhibitor search.

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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.