From the Sector

In line with India’s growing momentum to establish itself as a global textile manufacturing powerhouse, Techtextil India 2025, the country’s foremost B2B exhibition on technical textiles, nonwovens and composites, is set to return with an expansive and future-ready edition. Scheduled from November 19 to 21, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, the 10th edition will feature over 215 exhibitors, including more than 100 first-time participants.

According to the Ministry of Textiles, India’s technical textiles exports stood at USD 2.92 billion in FY 2024–25, underscoring the sector/s growing global footprint. Packtech at 37.5% and Indutech at 28% emerged as the leading export categories, reflecting strong demand across industrial and packaging applications. With exports to the UK valued at USD 136 million, accounting for a 4.7% share, the data highlights India’s strengthening position in global value chains – setting the stage for platforms like Techtextil India that drive innovation, business and exchange of scientific knowledge for this high-growth segment. The expo will house 500+ products and 300+ brands with international participation from Belgium, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Sweden and the USA.

The integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, sustainability practices, focus on circularity and innovative fibers has become a necessity. Techtextil India 2025 plays a crucial role in driving this evolution by bringing together stakeholders across the value chain, fostering dialogue on policy and technology and accelerating industry-wide transformation. This year, the show takes a significant leap forward with its multi-functional approach, integrating new features under one roof — the Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference Asia, which will be held on 18th November 2025, the launch of Sporttech Pavilion, the feature of German Pavilion and a Techtextil India conference powered by Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA). Together, these additions will enable participants to explore advanced applications of technical textiles across various sectors, including sports, automotive, defence, healthcare, construction, and sustainability.

India’s textile industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by government reforms and industry-led innovation. Acknowledging the sector’s pivotal role in the national economy, the Ministry of Textiles has recently introduced significant amendments to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, with a focus on revitalising the man-made fiber (MMF) and technical textiles segments. The revision aims to enhance ease of doing business, attract new investments and generate employment, while aligning with the government’s broader vision of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

These progressive measures underline the government’s commitment to fostering innovation, investment and employment generation within the sector — setting the stage for India to emerge as a global leader in high-performance textile manufacturing.

Commenting on the upcoming edition, Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, stated: “The Indian textile industry is witnessing a remarkable transformation driven by government support, technological innovation and global demand for sustainable materials. Techtextil India 2025 will not only showcase the latest in technical textiles and nonwovens but also serve as a knowledge-driven hub connecting policy with practice. Our new initiatives – the Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference Asia, Sporttech Pavilion, German Pavilion and ITTA Technical Textiles Seminar – align perfectly with the nation’s textile growth mission, enabling participants to explore next-generation materials, solutions and business collaborations. We are proud to support India’s vision of becoming a global textile powerhouse.”

The Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference Asia, which is known for its focus on research-driven fiber innovation, will make its India debut, just a day before the expo on 18th November 2025, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, marking a perfect prelude for Techtextil India 2025. On 19th November 2025, the Techtextil Symposium will feature various knowledge sessions under themes like ‘Smart Solutions for Key Segments of Technical Textiles,’ organised by the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA). Focusing on innovations and practical applications in geotextiles, agrotextiles and industrial textiles, this will provide a platform to interact with leading experts. On Day 3, the conference organised by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) India will explore ‘Creating Tomorrow’s Circular Supply Chains: Technology, Collaboration & Capital for Tech Textiles and Plastics.’

The show will present credible developments in the fabrics for sports and activewear (Sporttech) category, leading to a dedicated Sporttech Pavilion organised in partnership with Concept N Strategies. A dedicated conference titled – ‘India’s activewear revolution scaling without compromise: Building a 360-degree ecosystem for premium, high-quality active wear that competes globally’ will spotlight high-performance fabrics and materials revolutionising sportswear and outdoor applications. The show will also house a conference on recycling, ‘Creating tomorrow’s circular supply chains: Technology, collaboration and capital for textiles and plastics.'

Besides these key features, the expo has seen an expansion into Mobiltech, Buildtech and Oekotech segments. Through these categories, the exhibition aims to connect manufacturers, technology providers, investors and policymakers under one unified platform to share insights, explore business opportunities and discuss the future of advanced textile materials. The event’s focus on innovation, sustainability and collaboration complements the national agenda of achieving self-reliance and global competitiveness in textiles.

The show will have the presence of key domestic industry leaders, including Aditya Birla Yarns, Khosla Profil, Park Nonwoven, Pidilite, Reliance, Welspun, Sanathan Textiles, Sarex Chemicals, and Suntech Geo. Meanwhile, the international exhibitors include ACM, Inc., Autefa Solution Germany GmbH, Bettarini & Serafini SRL, Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, Georg Sahm GmbH & Co. KG, Innovatec Microfiber Technology GmbH & Co. KG, Procotex, Pulcra Chemicals GmbH, R&M International Sales Corporation, Reifenhäuser Enka Tecnica GmbH, Ring Maschinenbau GmbH, STC Spinnzwirn GmbH, Textechno Herbert Stein, VEIT Hong Kong Limited and Zoltek.

As high-value, sustainable and globally competitive textile production is receiving renewed focus, the synergy between government initiatives and industry platforms such as Techtextil India 2025 will continue to strengthen India’s leadership in the global textile landscape. The show has become synonymous with India’s textile ambition — weaving together innovation, collaboration and opportunity to create a more resilient, future-ready industry.

The expo has garnered support from key industry bodies, including the Manmade & Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL), Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA), Department of Textiles (Government of Maharashtra), while the Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference has garnered support from the Government of Tamil Nadu as the Partner State.

FutureScape, the UK’s leading and largest landscaping industry event, has announced that its 2026 edition will be held at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. 

First launched in 2012, FutureScape has grown from a modest gathering into a two-day event that brings together thousands of professionals, suppliers, designers, contractors and innovators with seminars, live demonstrations, awards, and networking. 

Formerly held at ExCeL, the move marks the next phase in the event’s growth and aims to deliver a more expansive, accessible, and immersive experience for exhibitors, visitors, and partners across the landscape, design, and outdoor living sectors. With more than 20,000sqm of unpillared indoor space and 100,000sqm of outdoor hard standing, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre provides the ultimate platform for the event’s future success and expansion.

Discussing the move for 2026, Tom Proudly, portfolio director for FutureScape event, said: “We’re incredibly excited to reveal the next chapter in FutureScape’s journey – moving our 2026 event to Farnborough International. This decision is driven by our commitment to both visitors and exhibitors; providing better access, indoor and outdoor space, and the perfect environment to showcase the very best in our industry.”

Sarah Marshall, Venue Director of Farnborough International, added: “FutureScape is a true game-changer for the landscape sector, and we’re delighted to welcome them to our venue portfolio. At Farnborough International, we’re passionate about partnering with ambitious organisers who utilise our indoor and outdoor facilities to turn their visions into reality, and we’re excited to collaborate with the dynamic FutureScape team to deliver an exceptional event next year.”

Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is a nucleus for pioneering corporate and consumer exhibitions, offering award-winning customer service, event consultancy and first-class facilities. The venue continues to attract an increasingly diverse range of events, cementing its reputation as a venue where ideas, industries, and innovation converge to create extraordinary experiences. 

With adaptable external event space across secure, well-drained hardstanding areas and expansive grassland, Farnborough International’s outdoor setting transitions seamlessly from indoor halls to open-air zones, supporting everything from vehicle displays, stunt driving and interactive demos to large-scale outdoor activations and interactive attractions. 

106 brands, 16 locations, more than 70 events and around 10,000 registered visitors: interior design days cologne celebrated its premiere from 26 to 29 October 2025. The new, decentralised format brought interior design right into the city and combined brand presentations with inspiring talks, curated tours and a variety of networking highlights. The positive feedback from exhibitors and the public shows: idd cologne became the stage for exclusive interior design concepts in the residential, hospitality and contract business segments and transformed Cologne into a lively meeting point of the interiors community. 

"Urban-only": interior design staged in a new way 
With its "urban-only" concept, idd cologne relied on a new form of brand staging: the creative collections, interior design ideas and design trends were presented at authentic and architecturally special locations throughout the Cologne urban area. 

Central venues were the Design Post Köln – an official Koelnmesse cooperation partner as of this year –, the listed monument Stoff-Pavillon Moeller and the machwerkhaus köln, a centre for design and urban production. The concept was supplemented by numerous showrooms, creative locations, flagship stores and pop-up formats of the local design scene. In total, 106 brands from the premium range joined at 16 locations to form a unique city tour through the diverse world of interiors – from classic living through hospitality to contract solutions. Embedded in the architecture and atmosphere of Cologne, a total experience arose that presented interior design there where people live, work and design. 

Event highlights of the premiere 
The event programme of idd cologne was distinguished by depth of content and a high level of experience quality. In total, the event offered more than 70 events that combined design, architecture and urban life in an inspiring way. The spectrum extended from lectures and panel talks to sociable networking formats – the spirit of idd cologne was tangible throughout the city. 

The Urban Design Walks proved to be real crowd-pullers. The six tours led to central venues of idd cologne and made it possible to directly experience current design trends. In the Architonic Talks, leading minds from architecture and design provided forward-looking insights into themes like longevity, emotional spatial impact, brand identity and material properties. Also a special highlight was the idd cologne Aperitivo in the Stoff-Pavillon Moeller, which promoted an exchange and networking within the design community in a relaxed atmosphere. 

The future of idd cologne 
idd cologne 2025 was an important step in the continuing development of the trade fair portfolio in the furniture and interior design segment of the Cologne location. With the change to the urban format, idd cologne implemented important impulses and wishes of the industry. At the same time, it became evident how dynamic the current market situation is: forms of use, target groups and expectations are changing rapidly and call for flexible trade fair concepts. In a close exchange with the furniture industry, experience values, feedback and perspectives will now be evaluated by partners, exhibitors and visitors. Taking other market and economic situation development factors into account, this provides the foundation for the continuing development of idd cologne in future.  

idd cologne in figures 
A total of 106 premium brands participated in idd cologne 2025 at 16 locations throughout the Cologne urban area. More than 70 individual events took place. According to the figures for registrations, including the last day of the fair, around 10,000 visitors registered for interior design days cologne.