Technical Textiles

26/02/2026 – Messe Frankfurt

Messe Frankfurt

Techtextil 2026 welcomes more than 1,500 exhibitors

More than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries will present their products and innovations at Techtextil 2026, taking place from 21 to 24 April in Frankfurt. ... By Daniel Keienburg

Transparent, tamper-proof traceability from fibre to finished product, combined with significantly reduced administrative effort for ginning mills, spinning mills, manufacturing companies and brands – this is no longer a dream for the future! © OEKO-TEX®

25/02/2026 – OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis

OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis

Digital Traceability of Organic Cotton

The partnership between OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis sets new standards for the traceability of organic cotton and strengthens trust in textile certifications. By Antje Schmidtpeter

COO Dr Lorenza Sartorelli accepted the award at the German Sustainability Award ceremony in the Products category. © CHT Germany

25/02/2026 – Proven Practices rethought

Proven Practices rethought

CHT Group wins German Sustainability Award

Pigmentura by CHT wins the German Sustainability Award in the Products category. The Award honors exemplary sustainability achievements in business, local ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Cetex will showcase the ACPM 200P bending stiffness measuring device at Techtextil 2026. © Cetex

24/02/2026 – Hall 12.1/D51

Hall 12.1/D51

Cetex at Techtextil 2026

Cetex presents textile technologies from Saxony at the joint booth it coordinates. The stand brings together developments in machinery, testing equipment ... By Daniel Keienburg

Mechanisches-Recycling-fuer-ein-leistungsfaehiges-Garn--Copyright-Gebr--Otto.jpg — Celebrating the successful research and development project (from left to right): Andreas Merkel, Managing Director at Gebr. Otto; Werner Jochum, Head of Sales at Gebr. Otto; Thorsten Pitschke from the Bifa Environmental Institute; Cornelia Magno from Schwob AG (on screen); Dr. Georg Stegschuster, Head of the Recycling Atelier; Hans Spörry from Weseta; Reinhold Regittnig from Gebr. Otto; and Zlatko Donev, Production Manager at Weseta. © Gebr. Otto

23/02/2026 – Research and Development Project

Research and Development Project

Eco Yarn project demonstrates fibre potential

Discarded rental bedding formed the raw material for a new terry yarn containing 30 percent post-consumer recycled cotton. Tests in spinning and weaving ... By Daniel Keienburg

Technical filament yarns play a key role in airbag performance, forming part of the 30–35 kilograms installed in every modern vehicle. © Barmag

20/02/2026 – VDMA joint stand, Hall 12/C56

VDMA joint stand, Hall 12/C56

Barmag at Techtextil 2026

Barmag will present technologies for producing industrial filament yarns used in airbags, seat belts and other technical applications, focusing on stable ... By Daniel Keienburg

Bremer-Baumwollkonferenz-Copyright-AkuAku---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — With a distinguished lineup of speakers, the 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen brings together experts from research, technology, and business to address the key challenges facing the global cotton sector. © AkuAku / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

17/02/2026 – 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen

38th International Cotton Conference Bremen

Cotton and the Microplastic Question

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will bring together specialists from research, technology and industry. Held from 25 to 27 March 2026 ... By Daniel Keienburg