Preview 2022

Preview

Processing innovation Texprocess, along with Techtextil 2022 is planning a strong re-start with over 1,300 exhibitors from 51 countries and

Focus on the denim industry In Hall 8.0, the future of the denim industry will be showcased. The Denim Future Lab highlights the industry’s innovative approaches and presents advancements along many stages of the denim processing chain. How will denim be produced and processed sustainably? How can luxury denim be customised in the future? Innovative and progressive companies such as Jeanologia, Ugolini, Wiser Tech, Brongo and IEN Industrie S.p.A. will present trends such as eco-bleaching, eco-dyeing, upcycling solutions or individual design and finishing of luxury denim, Texprocess organisers say. The Speakers Corner of the Denim Future Lab offers the opportunity to exchange experiences with experts and invites to discussions. With the support of the Transformer Foundation and the exhibitors, topics such as greenwashing, chemicals in the production process as well as cotton and other fibres will be discussed. Sustainability With Sustainability@Techtextil and Sustainability@Texprocess, visitors can recognise companies with sustainable products and approaches at first glance. Exhibitors who have successfully passed a review by an international independent jury are thus identified at the trade shows. Innovative and sustainable fibres, yarns and fabrics as well as progressive processes, new cutting technologies, water-saving dyeing processes and other future-oriented processing technologies will be highlighted. Programme of events With the Techtextil and Texprocess Forums, visitors to both events can look forward to highly topical and multi-faceted insights into a wide variety of subjects throughout the two shows, according to organisers. The Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards will also be presented to outstanding new developments in the fields of technical textiles, nonwovens and functional apparel textiles, as well as technologies and methods for processing textiles and flexible materials. Texprocess Forum At the Texprocess Forum in Hall 9.0,

everything will revolve around current industry topics in the processing of textile and flexible materials. Expert presentations on topics such as Impact 4.0/Future of Industry 4.0, Quality Management of the Future, Supply Chain Management, Digital Product Development and Sustainability Management are among the topics planned. As in 2019, the Texprocess Forum program will be organised by DTB - Dialog Textil-Bekleidung e.V. and VDMA TFL. Both forums are free of charge. The presentations will be simultaneously translated DE/EN or EN/DE. Following the Techtextil Forum and Texprocess Forum, the presentations will also be made available on-demand on the Techtextil and Texprocess Digital Extension A special highlight of the show the public presentation of the Techtextil or Texprocess Innovation Awards on 21 June 2022 in Hall 9.0. Progressive approaches as well as new and further developments in the field of technical textiles and textile processing will be the focus. Textile innovations selected by an international jury of experts will be awarded and presented on all four days of the trade show in Hall 9.1 (Techtextil) or 9.0 (Texprocess). Supporting emerging developments The textile sector is in motion and textile start ups are active in numerous future-oriented fields, such as 3D design, blockchain, e-commerce and sustainability. To support new developments in the industry, Techtextil and Texprocess will, for the first time, introduce international start-ups for technical textiles and textile processing on a special area supplementing the popular ‘Young Innovative Companies from Germany’ area supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, which spotlights companies based in Germany that have been on the market for a maximum of 10 years. Additionally, young people in the textile sector can benefit from the Texprocess Campus with its presentations by universities and other institutes of higher education, organisers conclude. platform, organiser say. Innovation Awards

future-oriented trade fair formats. Highlights, such as the Denim Future Lab, the Performance Textiles in Fashion special show Texprocess Forum (and Techtextil Forum) will present the high degree of innovation in the industry and offer a platform for exchange, networking and further development. At Texprocess, hosted by Messe Frankfurt in Germany, international manufacturers will showcase the latest machinery, equipment, processes and technologies for garment and textile manufacturing and flexible materials. These range from design, cutting, sewing, knitting and embroidery to finishing, IT and logistics. Primary focuses will be water saving dyeing processes and other future-oriented processing technologies. New concepts explored at Texprocess will include circular economy, new biodegradable materials, recycling, upcycling, traceable supply chains and ecologically and socially sustainable processes. Michael Jänecke, director Brand Management Technical Textiles & Textile Processing, says: “We are delighted that Techtextil and Texprocess are finally making it possible for international decision-makers to exchange ideas again. The current situation is characterised by economic and social challenges, from pandemic-related influences to supply bottlenecks and raw material shortages. This makes it all the more important for the industry to come together in one place and find solutions together.” Digital extension For the first time, visitors can discover Techtextil and Texprocess virtually and benefit from new formats and exchange opportunities. Digital exhibitor profiles, matchmaking offers, 1-to-1 video calls or web sessions complement the on-site visit. Messe Frankfurt formats such as conferences or panel discussions are also digitally extended and can be accessed on demand afterward the shows. The Digital Extension of Techtextil and Texprocess is available to visitors free of charge from 13 June to 8 July, show organisers say.