Technical Textiles

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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
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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
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ITA Institute Director Professor Dr Thomas Gries and Sabina Dann with the MSE certificate. © Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen

 
11/02/2026 – RWTH Aachen

RWTH Aachen

Award for Sustainable Carbon Fibre Cycles

Targeted electrochemical surface modification can make carbon fibre sizing resistant to solvolysis. This approach, developed by Sabina Dann, earned her ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Technical warp knits are full of surprises and innovative potential, as the hollow fibre mats produced by Karl Mayer warp knitting machines with weft insertion demonstrate. © Karl Mayer

 
Karl Mayer presents advanced textile structures, reinforcement fabrics and functional apparel solutions at Techtextil, alongside the parallel opening ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Techtextil and Texprocess panel discussion: Industry representatives discussed on 15 January how innovations - from AI to advanced materials - are driving the transformation of the textile sector. © Messe Frankfurt / Pietro Sutera

 
06/02/2026 – Techtextil and Texprocess 2026

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026

Innovation Remains the Industry’s Key Driver

The statements made at the 15 January press conference for Techtextil and Texprocess continue to set the tone for the sector. Artificial intelligence, ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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In Zeulenroda, Thuringia, companies and experts will gather at the Smart Textiles User Forum to discuss smart textiles in the context of medicine, medical engineering, occupational safety and resilience. © panophotograph / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

 
The Smart Textiles User Forum, taking place on 4 and 5 March 2026, will focus on textile solutions for medical and safety applications. Several programme ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Michael Waupotitsch, Vice President Textile Recycling. © Andritz AG

 
15/01/2026 – Interview with Michael Waupotitsch, Vice President Textile Recycling at Andritz AG

Interview with Michael Waupotitsch, Vice President Textile Recycling at Andritz AG

How fashion brands conserve valuable resources

With decades of experience in textile recycling, the Andritz Group possesses the expertise and cutting-edge solutions needed to unlock the enormous potential ... By  Sabine Stenzel