FESPA has announced the launch of Textile, a new event dedicated to printed textiles, apparel and décor, expanding on its 60-year legacy in screen and digital textile printing. The inaugural edition will be held from 19–22 May 2026 at Fira Barcelona, running alongside FESPA Global Print Expo,
Companies, research institutes and universities are invited to submit their innovations for the Techtextil Innovation Award and the Texprocess Innovation Award until 15 December 2025. Winners gain international recognition and leverage the reach of two of the world’s leading trade fairs for technical textiles and textile processing. The awards will be presented during













