#Exhibitions & Events

2021-07-05

ShanghaiTex 2021 & TexTech Galaxy capture post-covid opportunities with innovations

The 20th International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex 2021) will be grandly held on 23-26 November 2021 at Shanghai (Pudong) New International Expo Centre. It is expected to gather a number of global leading textile and fashion suppliers to showcase a range of intelligent textile technology, innovative health and green technology, inspiring the future for the textile and fashion industry.

Envisioning Textile Intelligence for Sustainable Futures, Focusing on Three Major Panels

The global pandemic has brought upon intense challenges to the textile and fashion industry. ShanghaiTex 2021 and its strategic partner Textech Galaxy have gathered together to grasp the new business opportunities in the post-covid new era. Focusing on the 3 major industry highlights – HEALTHCARE, GREEN & RECYCLE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, a raft of exhibitions and concurrent events will be organized for promoting high-growth sectors and creating a dynamic platform for the industry.

HEALTHCARE

Textile is an inevitable part of the healthcare sector. Excellent functions and innovation are required in the field of healthcare textiles. Healthy and steady growth is seen in this field.

GREEN & RECYCLE

Sustainability has become a buzzword and megatrend in the textile and fashion industry. Consumers are shifting their purchasing decisions to create a cleaner environment through the clothes they wear.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Over the last two decades, with the great advancement of computer technology, academic research in artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in fashion and textile supply chain have been becoming a very hot topic and have received greater attention from both academics and industrialists.

Adapting to Post-covid New Era by Integrating New Innovations & New Mode

In order to achieve success in the post-covid new era, it is important to realize the new era and new direction while adapting to the new environment with new mode. Aiming at encouraging new innovations in the industry, ShanghaiTex 2021 plans to organize Textech Designer Match and WTTDC 2021 for designers, brands and manufactures all over the worlds to exchange ideas on design, raising the innovative values of the global textile industry.

Furthermore, the 3rd Artificial Intelligence on Fashion & Textile International Conference (AIFT 2021) will be grandly held on 24-25 November 2021 at the Shanghai (Pudong) New International Expo Centre. Following the huge success of the AIFT 2018 in Hong Kong and the AIFT 2019 in Shanghai, this year's AIFT 2021 will once again set the stage in Shanghai and bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners to discuss and explore visionary theories and applied intelligence topics in fashion and textiles use, forging a strong partnership working towards a shared vision.

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Making investment decisions in textile processing has become significantly more demanding. Increasing energy costs, a shortage of skilled labour and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are compelling companies to focus on technologies that deliver clear gains in efficiency and process reliability. This applies equally to apparel manufacturing and to the processing of technical textiles and high-performance materials. As a result, modernisation initiatives are assessed more carefully – even as the need to upgrade production systems continues to intensify.

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

From 21 to 24 April 2026, Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main will once again become the central meeting point for the international technical textiles and nonwovens industry. Running in parallel, Texprocess will focus on the industrial implementation of textile processing technologies as the leading platform in this field. Together, the two trade fairs form a closely integrated presentation and working platform along the entire textile value chain – from material development to finished applications.

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.

Messe Frankfurt commits further to East Africa: three textiles trade fairs during Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week from 2027

Messe Frankfurt and its Texpertise Network continue their steady, successful trajectory in the region. As Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) opened today, Member of the Executive Board Detlef Braun announced that Messe Frankfurt is licencing its three leading international trade fair brands Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess to Nairobi, Kenya for the first time in 2027. From now on, they will take place annually as part of the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) Nairobi.

Val:ue Milan unveiled – a curated boutique business hub for high-end apparel textiles

Messe Frankfurt continues to expand its international textile network with the announcement of Val:ue Milan. Moving beyond the traditional trade fair model, Val:ue Milan debuts as a prestigious, boutique-style business hub exclusively dedicated to elected fabrics and accessories for apparel. Taking place from February 3 to 5, 2027, at The Mall in Porta Nuova, the event breaks away from conventional formats through a strictly curated environment designed for strategic networking. By bridging the gap between high-end international manufacturers and top-tier segment buyers, Val:ue Milan further strengthens the Group’s global portfolio with a unique, high-impact concept built around a refined and carefully selected offering.

STFI highlights textile circular economy and alternative fibres at INDEX™ 2026

From 19 to 22 May 2026, INDEX will invite visitors to Lake Geneva for the world's leading nonwovens trade fair. The Centre of Excellence in Nonwovens at the Sächsisches Textilforschung- sinstitut e.V. (STFI) will be in attendance to present the latest developments in nonwovens research. In the field of the textile circular economy, the STFI will present acoustically effective nonwovens made from chemical recycling residues. The range also includes innovations aimed at replacing conventional raw materials, such as the biobased and biodegradable polymer polybutylene succinate (PBS) and Kendyr as an alternative to cotton.

FET’s revolutionary gel spinning system wins Techtextil Innovation Award

FET has received the prestigious Techtextil Innovation Award 2026 in the New Production Technology category. The Techtextil Innovation Award honours outstanding ideas in textile technology, sustainability, AI and the creation of technical textiles, selected by an international jury of experts. Ranging from new materials to new production technologies, this award recognises progressive ideas that are driving forces for numerous industries, such as automotive, medical and construction.