07-05-2025
Techtextil North America 2025 opens in Atlanta with global innovations
The doors to North America's only dedicated show for technical textiles and nonwovens, opened the 2025 edition yesterday in the vibrant city of Atlanta. The show floor was buzzing with talk of the groundbreaking materials, technology, and solutions presented, along with the innovative machinery and equipment showcased. Opening day began with a dynamic line-up in the Symposium, where visitors engaged in thought-provoking sessions covering a host of topics including emerging innovations in nonwovens and cutting-edge advancements in fibres.
Techtextil North America 2025 opened in Atlanta, showcasing innovations in technical textiles and nonwovens. The event features a dynamic Symposium, global exhibitors from 25+ countries, and a strong German presence. Highlights include student research posters, engaging Tech Talks, and sessions on AI, sustainability, and advanced materials.
Bringing the World Together
With exhibitors from more than 25 countries, the co-located 2025 edition brings a truly global perspective to the show floor. Companies from Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Mexico, Switzerland, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, and beyond are showcasing a wide array of innovative solutions across multiple product categories. Germany stands out with a robust presence featuring a dedicated pavilion of 20+ companies highlighting advancements in various textile equipment, products, and services. International representation continues with national pavilions from China, Italy, Spain, and Taiwan – each offering a unique lens into cutting-edge developments shaping the global textile landscape.
The Future of the Industry Shares the Path Forward
In addition to the Symposium program, the Techtextil North America Student Research Poster Program made its return to Atlanta with an impressive showing of student-led research. Topics on display span a wide range – from sustainability and optimisation to nonwoven properties, filtration, composites, and beyond! Being showcased throughout the event, these posters spotlight the fresh ideas and forward-thinking approaches of tomorrow's industry leaders. Don't miss the unique opportunity to speak with the next generation of innovators.
Tech Talks
There was quite a buzz at Tech Talks as textile experts and industry leaders took centre stage. Held on the show floor in Booth #2931, Tech Talks featured sessions covering diverse topics, from an introduction to the Alphabet Soup Collective to NASA's pursuit of flame-resistant textiles, presented by Wendy Gao from NASA. The momentum continued with insightful discussions on artificial intelligence's role in boosting efficiency and quality, reducing microfibre pollution, and tackling trade and workforce challenges in the industry. Day two will kick off with the Innovation Awards Ceremony and continue with even more compelling sessions exploring automation, material development, 3D sewn product development, medical innovations in wearables, and more!
Get Social with Official Show Mobile App
The mobile app will provide access to all show details. It can be used to find exhibitors with multiple search functions, navigate the floor plan, and build personal schedule to ensure visitors don't miss any educational sessions, networking opportunities, or other exhibiting companies. The mobile app is free and available for iOS and Android devices.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
