Technical Textiles

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

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

10/02/2026 – Hall 12.0/B79

Hall 12.0/B79

Karl Mayer at Techtextil: New warp-knit advances and a dedicated Innovation Center

Karl Mayer presents advanced textile structures, reinforcement fabrics and functional apparel solutions at Techtextil, alongside the parallel opening ... By Daniel Keienburg

Panel-Diskussion-Techtextil-und-Texprocess-2026-Copyright--Messe-Frankfurt---Pietro-Sutera.jpg — 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

Smart-Textiles-Copyright-panophotograph---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — 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

02/02/2026 – Forum

Forum

TITV Greiz presents programme for Smart Textiles event

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

Andritz-AG-Michael-Waupotitsch--Vice-President-Textile-Recycling--Copyright-Andritz-AG.jpg — 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

Innovationstag-DITF-Copyright-DC---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — New fibre and recycling processes, energy savings in production and AI-based quality control will be presented in Denkendorf. © DC / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

09/01/2026 – Germany’s textile sector focuses on innovation

Germany’s textile sector focuses on innovation

Research and industry meet at Denkendorf’s Innovation Day 2026

Despite a subdued economic climate up to autumn 2025, the DITF Denkendorf Innovation Day on 26 February 2026 will serve as a sign of renewal through technology. By Daniel Keienburg

Baumwolle-in-einer-Hand-Copyright-fivan---stock-adobe-com-generiert-mit-KI.jpg — Recycled cotton fibres show clear differences from new material, influencing yarn quality. Experts at the 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen explain which parameters are key. © fivan / stock.adobe.com generiert mit KI

23/12/2025 – Advances in Measuring Recycled Cotton Fibres

Advances in Measuring Recycled Cotton Fibres

Recycled Fibre Quality in Focus

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen brings together research and industry experts to examine how recycled cotton fibres can be assessed more ... By Daniel Keienburg