TBT DESK: Messe Frankfurt — the global leader in textile trade shows with over 60 international textile events — hosted an exclusive press conference on Thursday at The Westin Dhaka to announce Techtextil and Texprocess 2026.

The conference highlighted the significance of these leading international fairs in driving innovation and value addition across the textile and apparel industries.

Scheduled to take place from April 21 to 24, 2026, in Frankfurt, Techtextil and Texprocess will once again bring together global experts to showcase the most comprehensive range of technical textiles, functional apparel fabrics, nonwovens, and advanced garment machinery—all under one roof. Bangladesh has been chosen as one of the five most important countries for visitors to the show as it remains a world leader in garments.

The conference was organized by Afroze, Head of Operations, Messe Frankfurt SP Bangladesh, who emphasized Bangladesh’s growing role and contribution to the global textile and technology sectors.

A Bangladesh pavilion, jointly organized by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and BGMEA, showcased five companies specializing in technical and value-added textiles. Following its successful participation in 2022 and 2024, an even larger pavilion is anticipated for 2026.

Moreover over 100 trade visitors from Bangladesh attend every year where they meet exhibitors and buyers from all over the world. 14 country pavilions at Techtextil, including Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal, and Switzerland, and two pavilions at Texprocess from China and Taiwan offered Bangladesh visitors valuable access to cutting-edge textile and garment technologies, machinery, and innovations. The exhibitions boosted networking, knowledge exchange, and collaborations, helping Bangladeshi manufacturers modernize production, improve quality, and compete globally.

Participation in such international exhibitions not only opens new avenues for trade and technology transfer but also strengthens Bangladesh’s position as a hub for sustainable and high-performance textile production. By connecting with global innovators, suppliers, and machinery manufacturers, Bangladeshi companies gain valuable insights into emerging trends such as smart textiles, automation, and eco-friendly processes — enabling them to enhance competitiveness, diversify product offerings, and expand their footprint in international markets.