#Techtextil NA 2024

2024-08-15

Techtextil North America 2024: Premier event for technical textiles and nonwovens starts next week

Techtextil North America 2024, the only event in North America dedicated exclusively to technical textiles and nonwovens, is just days away from opening its doors. Under the motto “Integrating technology”, the next edition will take place from August 20-24 in Raleigh, North Carolina. This highly anticipated show will bring together all facets of the technical textile industry, from research and development to production processes and recycling.

The #TTNA24 experience is just around the corner © 2024 Messe Frankfurt

Innovation is a key focus of the event, with partnerships involving academic programs, research institutions, and industry associations. These collaborations foster a culture of innovation, encouraging attendees to engage in discussions that could shape the future of the industry.

The event also offers significant new business opportunities. With a diverse lineup of exhibitors, international media, and industry pavilions, both visitors and exhibitors will have the chance to explore new business ventures and potential partnerships, making it a prime event for networking and growth.

Techtextil North America 2024 will showcase a comprehensive range of products, covering the entire value-added chain in the technical textiles and nonwoven sectors. In addition to the product exhibits, the event will feature educational sessions led by industry experts, providing attendees with the latest insights and knowledge to gain a competitive edge.

Registration is still open, offering access to hundreds of innovative products, insightful seminars, and numerous networking opportunities. For those planning to attend, discounted hotel rates are available to make travel arrangements easier. To stay updated throughout the event, attendees are encouraged to download the official #TTNA24 mobile app.

Don’t miss this essential gathering for the technical textiles industry. Register today and prepare to explore the future of textiles at Techtextil North America 2024.

https://techtextil-north-america.us.messefrankfurt.com/us/en.html

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.

Speed and connectivity: Techtextil and Texprocess provided market-ready solutions for industries under pressure

With more than 36,000 visitors and 1,700 exhibitors from a total of 112 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 demonstrated how innovation comes into industrial use. The convergence of research, industry and application proved to be a breeding ground for new material solutions, manufacturing and processing technologies. Natural fibres, performance apparel, connected systems and AI-driven processing technologies emerged as key growth and future markets.

Stäubli at Techtextil North America

Stäubli launched its new TF30 weaving machine at Techtextil Frankfurt earlier this year in April. Now, visitors to Techtextil North America have the chance to learn more about this revolutionary machine at our booth in the German Pavilion in hall B. The TF30 enables weaving mills to produce new types of technical fabrics in sectors ranging from medicine to transportation, aerospace, and more.

GenuTrace client advisory: Is your cotton supply chain UFLPA ready?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released updated operational guidance (CBP Publication No. 5560-0526) expanding its forced labor enforcement framework. The guidance supersedes the original 2022 UFLPA Operational Guidance and now covers all forced labor enforcement authorities — UFLPA, CAATSA, and WROs/Findings — in a single unified document. For cotton importers, the enforcement posture has not softened. It has become more structured, more documented, and more demanding. Learn more about UFLPA.

STOLL: Agreement signed for the divestiture of selected assets

In early 2025, KARL MAYER announced its strategic decision to focus on its core business areas of WARP KNITTING, WARP PREPARATION, and TECHNICAL TEXTILES. As part of this move, the flat knitting machine business under the STOLL brand was discontinued and the production site in Reutlingen was closed in October 2025.

TERNAfil wins first place at PitchMiUp Night 2026 in Minden

The RWTH spin-off TERNAfil has developed MAXCarbon, a new high-performance hybrid fibre that combines the mechanical performance of carbon with the temperature and corrosion resistance of ceramic materials. For this development, TERNAfil was awarded first prize at the PitchMiUp Night in Minden on 21 May 2026.