At Texprocess 2026, around 200 exhibitors from 28 countries will present technologies shaping the future of textile and apparel processing. Taking place from 21 to 24 April 2026 at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds, the leading international trade fair offers a comprehensive market overview for companies planning strategic investments in a challenging global environment.
Driven by automation, digitalisation and artificial intelligence, Texprocess reflects the ongoing transformation of textile processing. Alongside established industry players, international start-ups will present innovative solutions and engage with partners from industry and research. Techtextil takes place in parallel with an optimised hall layout, further strengthening the event’s value for visitors.
The most represented exhibitor nations include Germany, Italy, Taiwan, Turkey and Great Britain. New exhibitor countries at Texprocess 2026 are Australia, Finland, Slovakia and Hungary.
Returning exhibitors include bullmer, Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen, Eton Systems, Kai Corporation, Morgan Tecnica, Style3D | Assyst, Veit and Zünd. New participants include Amann & Söhne, Coats Group, Melco International, NedGraphics, Ozbilim, Pathfinder Australia, PGM System and Robotextile.
Emerging companies will also showcase their developments in the Start-up Stars area. Participants include ProMSD – Pusztay, Prodactive Solutions, Qsee.ai and White Pattern, providing a platform for exchange between start-ups, industry stakeholders and research institutions.
Across 15 product groups, Texprocess presents solutions covering the entire process chain, from CAD/CAM and cutting to sewing, embroidery and finishing. Visitors benefit from the world’s most comprehensive range of cutting technologies, with new exhibitors in this segment including Anhui Han-Bond Technology, Comelz, Cutting Edge Automation Machines and Sheffield Cutting Equipment.
State-of-the-art processing technologies and world premieres address diverse requirements, from efficiency gains to the precise processing of high-tech materials for demanding applications. Efficient processing technologies, digital workflows and AI-optimised systems are central to strengthening the industry’s future viability.
“Texprocess shows us the opportunities that new technologies offer to many companies. Investing in fast, connected and cost-efficient systems enables businesses to future-proof their production. Especially in light of current challenges such as volatile tariff policies, skilled labour shortages and persistently high energy costs, performance-optimised machinery and processes provide a decisive competitive advantage,” says Sabine Scharrer, Director Brand Management Technical Textiles & Textile Processing, Messe Frankfurt.
Rewarded Innovations
As a key innovation platform, Texprocess highlights outstanding developments through the Texprocess Innovation Award. Selected by an expert jury, the award focuses on solutions that advance quality enhancement, digitalisation, AI integration, and ecological and economic optimisation. Guided tours to the award-winning exhibitors’ stands provide visitors with deeper insights into the technologies shaping the industry.
Expert Knowledge and Best Practices
The Texprocess Forum brings together leading industry experts to discuss current and future challenges, including sustainable processing and AI-driven manufacturing. Featured sessions include “AI for Fashion – an E2E Ecosystem from Digital to Physical” by Gerhard Karl, Style3D | Assyst, and “Modernizing Fashion Manufacturing Without Major Investment: A Scalable Path to Industry 4.0” by Gregory Gueret, Lectra.
The Entire Textile Production Process in One Place
Running in close proximity, Techtextil and Texprocess together cover the full textile production process and bring more than 1,700 exhibitors to the Frankfurt exhibition grounds. For the apparel industry, the Performance Apparel Textiles segment at Techtextil has been repositioned in Hall 9.0, directly adjacent to Texprocess in Hall 8.0, enabling shorter distances and enhanced networking opportunities.
