#Techtextil 2026

2026-04-02

TTL showcases nonwoven and needlefelt solutions at Techtextil 2026

Various needlefelts and product configurations for industrial applications. © 2026 Technische Textilien Lörrach

Technische Textilien Lörrach GmbH & Co. KG (TTL), part of the Yanpai Group, will present its latest nonwoven and needlefelt solutions for industrial applications at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt.

The company develops and manufactures technical textiles for a wide range of sectors, including industrial filtration, laundry and cleaning systems, automotive, aerospace and electrical industries. Additional applications include car wash systems, thermal insulation as well as fire, heat and mechanical protection. TTL’s products are marketed under the TULONA® brand.

At this year’s edition of Techtextil, TTL will showcase its current portfolio of nonwovens and needlefelts, highlighting application-specific solutions designed to meet diverse industrial requirements. The exhibition will also reflect broader industry developments, as the trade fair expands its scope to include textile chemicals and dyes – an increasingly relevant segment across sectors such as protective clothing, construction, medical technology and filtration.

TTL will be exhibiting at the joint stand of the State of Baden-Württemberg in Hall 12.1, Booth D81

TTL on the booth of Baden-Württemberg at Techtextil 2024

TULONA® is a registered trademark of Technische Textilien Lörrach GmbH & Co. KG

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