Events: Techtextil

Narrow fabric shaped components

9 July 2015

A technology developed at the Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden) makes it possible to weave fibre-reinforced three-dimensional (3D) structures in T, X, and U shapes from high-performance

High-yield seaweed cultivation

8 July 2015

While seaweed cultivation is already a major industry in Asia, with around 25 million t farmed annually, it is extremely labour-intensive.

Building with the 3DWeaver

6 July 2015

Another winner of a Techtextil Innovation Award was Sosa Fresh, a design studio belonging to a recent graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, UK, Oluwaseyi Sosanya.

Fibre, filament and yarn innovations for technical applications at Techtextil

Editor Nick Butler surveyed all of the record-breaking number of exhibitors, more than 1350, who will display their latest innovations at Techtextil 2015 (4–7 May 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany). In this first article, he focuses on the manufacturers of fibres, yarns and filaments.

Techtextil abounds with raw materials, finishes and additives for functionality

In the continuous effort to develop textiles that fulfil a wide range of needs, raw materials, finishes and additives play vital roles. Among the exhibitors at Techtextil 2015, Nick Butler finds plenty of evidence to support this assertion.

Head to Houston next for the North American perspective

Editor Nick Butler concludes our preview of Techtextil with a look at exhibitors who will travel the following month to take part in the North American satellite event, Techtextil North America, which once more runs alongside JEC Americas.

Be prepared—buoyant industry helps set new Techtextil records

Several months before the exhibition’s doors open, the size of Techtextil 2015 has surpassed even that of the record-breaking year of 2013, prompting the show’s organizer to extend its footprint and duration, reports Nick Butler.

Domestic and overseas markets to bolster India’s industry

Markets for technical textiles are growing in India, and are ripe for the local industry’s manufacturers to exploit with exports, learned Samuel Joseph at the Techtextil India Symposium (held in Mumbai on 16–17 October 2014).

Combination of shows gives boost to North American industry

John W. McCurry and Nick Butler select some of the highlights to be found at the the forthcoming Techtextil North America (to be held on 13–15 May 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA), and assess the mood of the industry in the region.

Wide choice of novel fabrics awaits vistors to Techtextil

1 June 2013

Fabric manufacturers will reveal their latest innovations in Frankfurt. Nick Butler picks his highlights.

Travelling the world to bring innovation to Techtextil 2013

Rounding off our previews of the innovations that will be displayed at Techtextil (and Texprocess) in Frankfurt, Germany, in June 2013, Editor Nick Butler looks at those that do not fit into our other categories.

Flourishing European research base on show at Techtextil

Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, offers the whole industry an opportunity to share knowledge and information across a wide range of markets. Beginning Technical Textiles International’s comprehensive preview of this year’s event, Editor Nick Butler presents some of the highlights of European research that will be presented.

Techtextil North America attracts broad range of innovators

John McCurry polled the exhibitors heading to Anaheim, California, USA, for Techtextil North America (19–21 March 2013) to ask their opinions about the show and the economy, and to discover the highlights of their proposed presentations.

Natural partners--Texprocess Americas joins Techtextil in Atlanta

1 February 2012

Texprocess Americas is to make its debut in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 24-26 April 2012.

Asian presence at Techtextil 2011 grows in size and importance

1 October 2011

The record number of Asian exhibitors at Techtextil (Frankfurt, Germany, 24-26 May 2011) shows the interest of the region's industry in technical textiles.

Textiles demonstrate their smart and light sides at Techtextil

1 February 2011

While reporting on Texprocess in Frankfurt, Germany (see also, pages 19-22), Niki Tait came across some interesting developments in smart textiles at the Techtextil exhibition, which was being held in

From sportswear to car seats with Karl Mayer's raschel machines

1 February 2011

At Techtextil, Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH from Obertshausen, Germany will exhibit two novel technologies for its raschel machines, which it says are capable of producing a large variety of

Machinery builders to reveal latest developments at Techtextil

1 February 2011

Machinery builders continue to develop products designed specifically for the manufacture of technical textiles and, despite the imminence of ITMA 2011, many will use Techtextil to reveal some of thei

Concern for the environment continues to drive innovation

1 February 2011

Techtextil continues to be a home for innovation in the industry and, as this selection by the Editor of highlights from the exhibitors' plans shows, the desire to protect the environment continues to

Revealing how innovation runs through the whole supply chain

1 February 2011

By combining Techtextil with Avantex, and co-locating the resulting exhibition with Material Vision and a new show, Texprocess, Messe Frankfurt aims to create a complete platform for the most innovati

Product highlights from SPESA and Techtexil North America

1 September 2010

Niki Tait exploited the concurrence of the SPESA Expo with Techtexil North America, visiting both shows and here reporting on noteworthy exhibits spanning colour and visual assessment, technical and h

Shoots of economic recovery boost industry in time for Atlanta

1 May 2010

Exhibitors at the forthcoming Techtextil North America are optimistic about general economic recovery and feel that flexibility and innovation have helped shelter our industry against its worst effect

India and Taiwan a significant and growing part of Techtextil

1 December 2009

Despite the economic problems in the world, Indian and Taiwanese exhibitor numbers climbed at the latest Techtextil, held in Frankfurt, Germany, in June.

Canadian textile industry--gearing itself for growth once more

1 December 2009

At Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, in June 2009, Niki Tait talked to Marketing and Enhanced Value Development Director of CTT Group, Canada, Mathieu Rodrigue, who explained how the Canadian industry

Japanese companies' innovation continues to shine at Techtextil

1 September 2009

Vicky Sung sought out those Japanese companies at Techtextil that were showing innovations and also took the opportunity to quiz them about the state of their businesses against the background of the

Frankfurt shows how industry has kept ecology on its mind

1 September 2009

Major exhibitions in recent years have reflected the growing importance of environmental issues to the industry so Technical Textiles International invited Niki Tait to report on the latest such devel

Asian companies a significant and growing part of Techtextil

1 September 2009

Asian exhibitor numbers at Techtextil continued to climb despite the economic problems in the world and the existence of two satellite events dedicated to the region.

Techtextil 2009--new, revolutionary or just plain useful products

1 September 2009

Regular contributor Niki Tait selects some personal highlights from the array of innovations that were displayed during the recent record-breaking Techtextil, which was held in Frankfurt, Germany, in

Comfort with function--the theme for work wear at Techtextil

1 June 2009

During the recent Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, Niki Tait visited exhibitors with workwear related products and services, and reports that there was a wide variety of functionality on display, but

Environmental issues and sustainability give boost to innovation

1 June 2009

There were plenty of causes for optimism in Frankfurt at the recent record-breaking Techtextil.

Optimistic mood in the industry as it heads towards Frankfurt

1 June 2009

Despite taking place during one of the worst global economic crises in history, Techtextil has attracted as many exhibitors to Frankfurt as the record-breaking 2007.

Customer-led innovation the key to surviving the downturn

1 May 2009

On a recent tour of technical textiles companies in Northern France and Belgium, our reporter Guy Kitteringham received the message loud and clear--innovate and offer customer-led solutions if you wan

Industry looks towards Frankfurt for a timely and vital boost

1 December 2008

As the home of the European Union's (EU's) Central Bank and with a long history of association with banking, Frankfurt is a leading financial centre closely associated with the world's current economi

Techtextil North America makes its debut on the West Coast

1 December 2008

Messe Frankfurt's decision to make the North American version of its Techtextil show an annual event, alternating between the East and West Coasts, was made before the current economic crisis really b

Increased competition drives more innovation in North America

1 May 2008

The fifth biennial Techtextil North America was held at the Cobb Galleria, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 1-3 April. This year's exhibition featured 310 companies from around the globe.

New exhibitors and innovators set their sights on Atlanta, Georgia

1 December 2007

John W.

Avantex/Techtextil offers extensive view of future for workwear

1 September 2007

Avantex and Techtextil are the world's leading trade fairs for intelligent apparel and technical textiles, respectively, and the range of innovations seen this year was more extensive and differentiat

Asian industry makes its presence count at Techtextil/Avantex

1 September 2007

Despite the emergence of Techtextil India and the already existing Techtextil China, 19% more Asian companies attended Techtextil/Avantex in June, with Chinese, Japanese, Korean,Taiwanese and Indian e

South African industry adjusts to life without trade protection

1 September 2007

At Techtextil in Frankfurt in June, Niki Tait met Martin Viljoen, Executive Director of the South African Textile Industry Export Council (SATIEC), to learn about the state of the industry and the imp

Quality before quantity is the Necker-Alb region's philosophy

1 September 2007

With historical and logistical links to the automotive and medical technology sectors of southern Germany, the technical textile producers of the Neckar-Alb region are poised to enter new markets, rep

Frankfurt to showcase the best of innovation in technical textiles

1 June 2007

Another Techtextil/Avantex beckons with the promise of all the latest innovations. But with 1000 or more exhibitors to assess in just three days, how will visitors find what they are looking for?

Focusing on innovation once more--Techtextil back in Frankfurt

1 March 2007

After its record-shattering growth in 2005, the biennial trade fair Techtextil returns to Frankfurt in June.

Techtextil grows from Frankfurt to Shanghai, and now Mumbai

1 March 2007

In the second part of our preview of Techtextil 2007, which will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, 11-14 June, Nick Butler focuses on the impact of the emergence and growth of the regional shows, as w

Focusing on innovation--Techtextil North America is back

1 February 2006

John W.McCurry previews the fourth edition of the North American version of Techtextil,in Atlanta,Georgia,USA,from 28-30 March,where organizer Messe Frankfurt expects to play host to around 300 exhibi

Industry's future debated--Techtextil Symposium North America

1 February 2006

Editor Nick Butler takes a look at the plans for the Techtextil Symposium NorthAmerica,to be held concurrently with the exhibition at the Cobb Galleria, Atlanta,Georgia, USA,28-30 March 2006.

Asian companies at Techtextil look to collaborate with the West

1 September 2005

Our new Asian correspondent Vicky Sung spoke to exhibitors from that region at Techtextil/Avantex:she found general satisfaction with the show,improving standards for Asian products and a desire to co

Innovation and optimism the key themes from Frankfurt 2005

1 July 2005

Attracting 1075 exhibitors from 47 countries, an increase of 22% from 1993, Techtextil continues to grow.

Techtextil continues to innovate and evolve as it grows ever bigger

1 May 2005

Beginning TechnicalTextiles International's comprehensive coverage of Techtextil, Editor Nick Butler looks at the innovations being introduced to the show for 2005,in particular the co-location of Mes

Europe gets to grip with the Russian Federation's potential

1 December 2003

Organizer Messe Frankfurt has extended its Techtextil brand to the capital of the largest country in the world, the Russian Federation.

Innovation helps Techtextil to keep breaking attendance records

1 June 2003

At a time when other major exhibitions were announcing their postponements in the face of growing concerns about international travel, Techtextil in Frankfurt continued to break attendance records, an

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Fibre, filament and yarn innovations for technical applications at Techtextil

Techtextil abounds with raw materials, finishes and additives for functionality

Head to Houston next for the North American perspective

Be prepared—buoyant industry helps set new Techtextil records

Domestic and overseas markets to bolster India’s industry

Combination of shows gives boost to North American industry

Travelling the world to bring innovation to Techtextil 2013

Flourishing European research base on show at Techtextil

Techtextil North America attracts broad range of innovators