At Techtextil 2024, international exhibitors showed future-proof developments in the 'Nature Performance' area. Combining nature and performance in new, innovative solutions is an important step towards sustainability. For Techtextil 2026, the focus will be even stronger on functional natural materials.
Innovative natural fibres combine performance with sustainability. They are in high demand for applications in numerous sectors worldwide. The market for natural fibres alone is expected to be around USD 103 million by 2031. As the demand for natural materials increases, innovations are also being developed to improve their performance. New materials, finishing and processing methods increase the performance of sustainable textiles - whether they are natural, bio-based, degradable or synthetic. This was also evident at Techtextil in April, where a separate 'Nature Performance' area was dedicated to this forward-looking topic.
"The industry is ready to offer a wide range of natural-based functional textiles. Whether in the automotive or construction sectors, the demand for natural materials is growing rapidly. We are pleased to see progressive solutions being presented and welcomed by the sectors. In April, more than 15 per cent of exhibitors were already showing natural fibres and materials. Due to the high demand and ongoing innovations, we expect an even greater range of natural performance materials at the next Techtextil," says Sabine Scharrer, Director Brand Management Technical Textiles & Textile Processing at Messe Frankfurt.
Exhibitors presented a wide range of fibres and materials with functional properties to trade visitors, ranging from natural insulation materials to circular polyester fibres. At Techtextil 2026, the focus will be even more on natural fibres, yarns and materials.
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Techtextil 2026 dedicated to natural materials