Techtextil North America Returns to the Heart of U.S. Textile Innovation

Press Release

From America's textile manufacturing roots to tomorrow's technical textile breakthroughs, Raleigh remains where the industry comes together.

ATLANTA, GA – For generations, North Carolina has been synonymous with textile manufacturing. What began as one of America's largest textile-producing regions has evolved into a global hub for technical textiles, advanced materials, nonwovens, and textile research.

Today, that legacy continues as industry professionals from across the supply chain prepare to gather in Raleigh for Techtextil North America 2026, taking place August 4–6 at the Raleigh Convention Center.

There's a reason Techtextil North America returns to Raleigh, NC every other year.

North Carolina's textile story is one of constant evolution. Once recognized as the backbone of American textile manufacturing, the state has transformed into a global leader in technical textiles, advanced materials, and textile innovation. Today, its network of manufacturers, research institutions, and industry partners continues to drive the technologies shaping the future of the textile industry.

Home to NC State University's Wilson College of Textiles—one of the world's premier textile education and research institutions—and surrounded by a thriving network of manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators, Raleigh provides the ideal setting for conversations that move the industry forward.

This August, Techtextil North America will once again bring together manufacturers, product developers, engineers, researchers, brands, suppliers, and decision-makers to explore the latest advancements in technical textiles and nonwovens.

Attendees can expect:

• Hundreds of exhibiting companies showcasing new technologies and solutions

• Expert-led symposium sessions covering the industry's most pressing topics

• Tech Talks featuring practical insights from industry leaders

• The Econogy Forum highlighting sustainability initiatives

• Networking opportunities with professionals representing every segment of the textile supply chain

Whether you're focused on advanced materials, protective textiles, medical applications, nonwovens, composites, sustainability, or manufacturing technologies, Techtextil North America offers an opportunity to discover new solutions, build valuable partnerships, and gain insights that can inform future business decisions.

Plan Before You Arrive

To help attendees maximize their experience, the official Techtextil North America Mobile App is now available. The app allows users to browse exhibitors, explore educational sessions, create personalized schedules, navigate the show floor, and receive real-time event updates—all before stepping into the convention center.

Registration for Techtextil North America 2026 is open. Industry professionals are encouraged to register early, download the mobile app, and begin planning for three days dedicated to innovation, education, and meaningful business connections.

Registration is available here. For more information, please visit: www.techtextilna.com.

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Techtextil North America 2026

Raleigh Convention Center

500 S. Salisbury St.

Raleigh, NC 27601

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Contact:

Diane McCoy, Marketing Manager

Phone: +1 678.360.2892

diane.mccoy@usa.messefrankfurt.com

Messe Frankfurt Inc

2859 Paces Ferry Rd SE – Suite 1600

Atlanta, GA 30339

Techtextil North America is part of Texpertise, the textile business network. It shows at more than 50 leading international textile trade shows worldwide the forces driving the sector. Texpertise - the textile business network combines current topics, trends, events and a global network of more than 500,000 people from all over the world.

Information from the international textile sector and about the worldwide textile events of Messe Frankfurt at: www.texpertise-network.com.