About Techtextil India
Techtextil India is the foremost B2B exhibition on technical textiles, nonwovens and composites. The expo is part of the globally renowned brand, Techtextil and it will reopen for its 10th edition from 19 — 21 November 2025. The exhibition has created a platform to feature the industry's most innovative fibres, yarns, nonwovens, composites, coated textiles, functional textiles etc.
Since its inception in the Indian market in 2013, the show has upheld its position as a comprehensive industry destination which creates sourcing and networking opportunities for 12 industrial application areas.
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Techtextil 2023 edition in numbers
| Date | 12 — 14 September 2023 |
| Venue | Pavilion 2 & 3, Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC), BKC, Mumbai |
| Exhibiting space | 3,342 sqm (2023) |
| Exhibitors | 170 + (2023) |
| Visitors | 6,507 (2023) |
Product groups
Research, development, education, consulting
Research centres and institutions, Universities, technical colleges, professional and training schools, Professional training, Research and Development, strategy planning and consultancy, Planning and consulting companies, Services
Technology and processes
Production processes, Finishing technology, Machinery for fabric manufacturing, Knitting Technology, Coating equipment, Laminating and coating equipment, Perforating machines, Embossing machines, Textile finishing, Other machinery and equipments, Control and monitoring methods, Concepts of Circular economy, Recycling technologies, Technical accessories, Laboratory and measuring equipment, Quality assurance, Nanotechnology, Microsystem technology, Making-up technology for industrial fabrics (not for garments), Disposal technology, High frequency welding machines, Technology, processes, accessories: general
Fibres and yarns
Man-made fibres, Yarns (man-made), Monofilaments (man-made), All (man-made), Flock fibres, Glass fibres, -yarns and -rovings, Glass yarns, Glass monofilaments, Glass rovings, Glass, all, Metal yarns: general, Conductive fibres, Conductive yarns, Mineral fibers, Mineral yarns, Natural fibres, Natural yarns, Man-made nature based fibres, Monofilaments, Recycled fibres, Recycled yarns, Recycable yarns, Recycable fibres, Other fibres, Other yarns, Fibres and yarns: general
Woven fabrics, laid webs, braidings, knitted fabrics
Fabrics made of man-made fibres, Fabrics made of glass fibres, Fabrics made of natural fibres, Fabrics made of other fibres, Laid webs made of man-made fibres, Laid webs made of glass fibres, Laid webs made of natural fibres, Laid webs made of other fibres, Braidings made of man-made fibres, Braidings made of glass fibres, Braidings made of natural fibres, Braidings made of other fibres, Knitted fabrics made of man-made fibres, Knitted fabrics made of glass fibres, Knitted fabrics made of natural fibres, Knitted fabrics made of other fibres, Tapes, strings, cords: general, Belts, ropes, cordage: general, Nets: general, Textile bonding systems: general, Membranes: general, Multi-Layered composites: general, Smart Textiles (Textiles used in or with electronics and sensors): general, Textiles made of recycled material, Woven fabrics, laid webs, braidings, knitted fabrics, tapes, belts, nets, textile bonding systems: general
Nonwovens
Nonwovens made of man-made fibres, Nonwovens made of glass fibres, Nonwovens made of natural fibres, Nonwovens made of other fibres, Nonwovens: general
Coated textiles
Coated textiles, Laminated textiles, Tent fabrics, Packaging materials, sacking, Tarpaulin fabrics, Awning material, End-product manufacturing, making up, Accessories, Synthetic leather, Coated textiles: general
Composites
Reinforcing textiles, Composite textiles, Prepregs, Structural components and mouldings, Fibre-reinforced materials, Membrane systems, Films and sheeting, Textile-reinforced plastics or concrete components, pipes and containers, Textile sheet products for lamination with solids such as metal, plastic, glass, Composites: general
Bondtec (surface & bonding techniques)
Finishing processes, Adhesive, sealing and moulding materials, Laminating and coating materials, Raw materials and additives, Application processing, Material pretreatment, Plastics and other hardening masses, Adhesive mixing and application equipment, robot technology, Surface treatment technologies, Plasma treatment, Flocking, Bondtec: general
Functional apparel textiles
New materials, New finishing, Membranes, Wearable Smart Textiles (with electronics and/or sensors), Wearable Smart Textiles (without electronics and/or sensors), Materials with additional functions, Textiles for future apparel, Textiles with medical/cosmetic qualities (wearable skincare, cosmetotextiles), Textiles for professional and protective clothing, Textiles for sport and active wear, Coated apparel textiles, Finishing, Functionalisation, Nanotechnology, Microsystems technology, Wearable electronics, Optical technologies, Information- / Communication technology, Testing technology and -process, Apparel concepts, Design, Prototypes, Interdisciplinary cooperation, New strategies for marketing, Other services, Functional apparel technologies: general, Functional apparel textiles: general
Application areas
Techtextil India poses as a unique platform, delivering innovative ideas to every sector of the industry. With its 12 application areas, the show will help you find your desired products easier and more efficiently. These 12 pictographs represent where technical textiles are found in everyday life.
Sporttech
Trainer sport shoes effectively represent the Sporttech application area which includes new products and ideas from sport and leisure, active wear, outdoor, sports equipment and sports footwear.
Target groups: designers, outfitters and manufacturers of sports articles and outdoor equipment
Protech
The helmet symbolises effective protection which is the main function of Technical Textiles and Nonwovens in the Protech application area. Under this sign you'll find the latest developments in person and property protection.
Target groups: Safety engineers, manufacturers of protective clothing, safety officers
Packtech
The package is a symbol for the global transportation of goods and for the Packtech application area. It includes all significant innovations in the packaging, protective covering systems, sacks, big bags and container systems.
Target groups: Shipping and logistics companies, developers, designers and buyers from industry and the distributive trades
Oekotech
Oekotech application area represents Technical Textiles that revolve around the protection of the environment. Oekotech stands for new ideas and interesting concepts in environmental protection, recycling and waste disposal.
Target groups: Environmental protection engineers, safety engineers, employees of environmental protection agencies
Mobiltech
The tyre is a symbol for mobility and as a description of the Mobiltech application area. Under this sign you will find the latest developments incars, ships, aircraft, railway and space travel.
Target groups: Constructors, designers, engineers, suppliers
Indutech
Gear wheels are a symbol for industry and technology which aptly depicts the Indutech application area. Indutech contains solutions and products for filtration, cleaning, mechanical engineering, chemicals industry and electrical engineering industry.
Target groups: Users, designers, processors from the mechanical engineering, chemical and electrical industries
Medtech
The adhesive plaster is a symbol for effective medical care which depicts the Medtech application area. Medtech contains the complete range of innovations in the manufacture, processing and application of hygiene and medicine.
Target groups: Manufacturers of medical supplies, research institutions, hospitals
Hometech
The armchair represents home design, a fundamental in the Hometech application area. Hometech presents innovative developments in the furniture, upholstery and interior furnishing, rugs, floor.
Target groups: Furniture producers, interior designers, project planners and architects
Clothtech
The tee-shirt is popular representation all over the world of cloth and its peripherals signifying the Clothtech application area in Technical Textiles. It includes the latest developments in garments and shoes.
Target groups: Fashion designers, developers, shoe and clothing manufacturers
Geotech
The dam separates the land from water which is one of the major usages of the Geotech Textiles. Geotech is home to new concepts and products inroad construction, civil engineering, dam and waste site construction.
Target groups: Road and civil engineers, construction companies, public authorities and local government
Buildtech
The house stands for architecture and building and is used as the symbol for the Buildtech application area. Buildtech includes innovations in membrane construction, lightweight and solid structures, civil engineering, industrial construction, temporary constructions, interior construction, earth-works, hydraulic engineering and road construction and agricultural construction.
Target groups: Architects, construction engineers, building sponsors, investors
Agrotech
The ear of the wheat is the symbol for cultivation and tilling the soil which stands as a representation for the Agrotech application area. Under this sign you'll find the latest ideas and products for horticulture and landscape gardening, agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry.
Target groups: Agricultural engineers, landscape architects, agricultural institutions and large-scale organisations