
Robert van de Kerkhof (on the left), President of the Austrian Fibers Institute, opened the 63rd Dornbirn GFC and introduced Matthias W. Gluth (in the middle) as the new Managing Director. © Meisenbach
Robert van de Kerkhof (on the left), President of the Austrian Fibers Institute, opened the 63rd Dornbirn GFC and introduced Matthias W. Gluth (in the middle) as the new Managing Director. © Meisenbach
The 63rd Global Fiber Congress in Dornbirn provided a unique forum for industry experts, innovators and researchers to exchange ideas and drive the future of fibers and textiles. © Dornbirn GFC
Nearly 540 global exhibitors from 15 countries and regions attended the trade fair. © Messe Frankfurt / Yarn Expo Autumn edition
This year’s congress offers 125 specialist presentations over three days, covering a wide array of topics including Biopolymers, Biomaterials, High Performance, New Technologies, and Circular Economy and Recycling. © Österreichisches Faser Institut
At Techtextil 2026, the focus will be even more on natural fibres, yarns and materials. © Messe Frankfurt / Jean-Luc Valentin