With 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 are underscoring their pioneering significance for the global industry. 

At the opening event, the leading international trade fairs focused on the highly relevant subject of AI and thus generated future-oriented impulses.

Bangladesh is participating in the event for the second time.

AI offers new opportunities along the entire value chain – from production and processing to recycling. 

In the panel talk, experts explained how AI is energising the textile industry. 

With 1,700 exhibitors from 53 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 are the centre for future-oriented innovations in the international textile industry – from progressive technologies to revolutionary materials.

Moreover, for its 20th edition, Techtextil presents itself in a new dimension.

Texprocess is also strongly positioned across all product groups. 

The materials, products, machines and processes presented at the two trade fairs, as well as the newly forged business alliances, are paving the way for the future of the industry. 

“Frankfurt is once again the centre for textile and technological innovations,  which are often presented to the public for the first time at Techtextil and Texprocess.  

These are an important indicator and driving force for the future of many other branches of industry. On its 20th anniversary, Techtextil has become larger than ever before and,  together with Texprocess, is in great shape,” said Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive  Board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, in his speech. 

At the opening event, Techtextil and Texprocess generated forward-looking impulses in a panel talk entitled: From textile recycling to garment processing – the role of AI.

Discussing the opportunities of using AI in the fields of textile production and processing were Chloé Salmon Legagneur, Director, CETIA, Prof. Dr. Ingo Rollwagen,  AMD Akademie Mode & Design / Hochschule Fresenius, Senior Advisor IMP Consulting,  Elgar Straub, Managing Director, VDMA Textile Care, Fabrics and Leather Technologies,  and Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt.

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise for revolutionizing the textile industry, offering innovative solutions for both traditional manufacturing processes and product development.

Prof Dr Ingo Rollwagen highlights AI's potential to enhance efficiency and sustainability while creating entirely new textile solutions tailored to customer needs and environmental concerns.

Additionally, AI-integrated recycling solutions show promise in addressing textile waste, with advancements in automated sorting and preparation processes.

Companies must embrace AI to remain competitive, and trade fairs like Techtextil and Texprocess serve as vital platforms for exploring AI-driven innovations and solutions.

These events offer a range of expert lectures, exhibitions, and guided tours focused on AI integration, sustainability, and future trends in textile processing.

Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 promise to showcase the latest advancements in materials and technologies shaping the future of the industry.