The 2026 edition of Techtextil North America will explore the latest in fibers, fabrics, nonwovens, manufacturing technologies and end-use applications.
Techtextil North America returns to the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C., for the 2026 edition of the technical textiles trade show. During the event, to be held August 4-6, exhibitors will showcase their latest innovations in machinery and products for the industry. Techtextil North America is organized by Atlanta-based Messe Frankfurt Inc. “We’re looking forward to returning to Raleigh, an ideal location for the technical textiles industry, bringing together a strong ecosystem of innovation, education, and manufacturing expertise,” said Julie Nickel, senior show manager for Techtextil North America.
Exhibits are categorized into 12 product categories: Research, Development, Planning, Consulting; Textile Production Technology and Processes; Fibers & Yarns; Woven Fabrics, Laid Webs, Braiding, Knitted Fabrics; Nonwovens; Coated Textiles; Composites; Bondtec; Textile Chemicals & Dyes; Performance Apparel Textiles; Associations, Institutions, Organizations; and Media.
To help attendees locate technologies they are most interested in, Messe Frankfurt also classifies exhibits according to 12 application areas: Agrotech, Buildtech, Clothtech, Geotech, Hometech, Indutech, Medtech, Mobiltech, Oekotech, Packtech, Protech and Sporttech.
Visitors to Techtextil North America come from all aspects of the industry, including academia, consulting, government, manufacturing, military, business development, plant management, product development, purchasing, engineering and technical roles. Job titles include managers, directors and corporate executives.
Techtextil North America includes a symposium, Tech Talks, Poster Program, Innovation Awards and opening night reception. “Along with our distinguished education committee, we continue to expand our programming through the Symposium, Tech Talks, and Student Poster Program, which consistently attracts strong engagement from the academic and industry communities,” Nickel noted. “We’re also excited to introduce the Econogy Sustainability Forum, reflecting the industry’s growing focus on responsible innovation. The program will feature a forum as part of the symposium and two Tech Talks on Thursday, August 6, followed by a guided tour of exhibitors showcasing sustainable products and solutions.” More details about the forum, symposium and Tech Talks are available on the Techtextil North America website.
In addition, the Innovation Awards will be presented to the top entries as determined by a jury of industry experts. The awards — which recognize the latest advances in materials, technologies, products and applications — are divided into the following categories: New Concept; New Material; New Application; New Product; New Chemicals & Dyes; New Recycled Materials & Recycling Technologies; and New Production Technology, Digitalization & AI Solutions.
The exhibit hall is open August 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on August 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information about Techtextil North America 2026, visit techtextil-north-america.us.messefrankfurt.com.
