Techtextil 2026 addresses these developments: The Performance Apparel Textiles area (Hall 9.0) presents around 130 exhibitors from 13 countries showcasing innovative materials for workwear, protective ...

Denim producers have access to a wider range of fibers than ever before.

Whether due to discoloration, pilling, or elastic stretching, bed sheets start to show their age over time. Sheets typically ...

Avavav and OnceMore's joint initiative showcased at Milan Fashion Week while Italian biomaterials developer Vegea celebrates ...

Wearable technology has already become part of everyday life. Many people now use smartwatches to track their heart rate, steps, and sleep. But scientists believe the next big step could be clothing ...

Whether construction, mobility, aerospace or apparel: technical textiles drive numerous industries forward. Over four trade fair days, the Techtextil Forum (Hall 9.1) highlights key fields of ...

MXene materials can be coated onto fabrics to create smart textiles that track heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature while fighting bacteria and storing solar energy. (Nanowerk News) You’re ...

Smart textiles turn clothing into musical instruments, therapeutic tools and calming sensory devices. From Berlin clubs to medical labs - artists and researchers are pushing the creative limits.

Scientists have developed a smart textile vest which can monitor body temperature and detect risk of hypothermia in older people. The technology aims to mitigate the increased risk that elderly people ...

Like fingernails, human hair is something that’s considered normal and fine when it’s attached to the body, but gross in any other context. Hair clogs our drains. Seeing a single strand on our plates ...

From the labs of Hsinchu to the looms of Tainan, Taiwan’s textile innovators are merging data, design, and sustainability to create the next chapter of a century-old industry. Taiwan’s textile sector, ...

A new range of advanced smart fabrics designed to improve animal healthcare has been developed by 3E Smart Solutions and produced on the state-of-the-art embroidery systems of ZSK, both of whom are ...