At a press conference ahead of Techtextil and Texprocess 2026, industry leaders emphasized innovation as the textile sector’s response to economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and restrained investment. The discussion highlighted how technologies from AI and automation to sustainable
Digitalisation, AI and smart manufacturing are noticeably changing the role of textile trade fairs. Visitors no longer come just to see products, but to immerse themselves in a connected ecosystem, avers Olaf Schmidt, Vice President, Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt How do you view the current state of the global textile and apparel […]













