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Dornbirn GFC 2025
2025-09-10 10:00 - 2025-09-12 18:00 UTC | Dornbirn, Austria, Dornbirn, Austria, Austria
A big thank you to the Dornbirn GFC community for your interest, visit, and support this year.

As a leading platform for knowledge exchange, research, and development in the fiber industry, the Dornbirn GFC hosts expert presentations across three key events in 2025:

Dornbirn GFC ASIA / Korea
3 – 4 April 2025, Korea Busan BEXCO Exhibition Center
Call for Papers: Deadline: 31 January 2025: office@dornbirn-gfc.com
https://www.dornbirngfc-asia.com/; office@dornbirn-gfc.com
CRETE 2025 International Conference
27 – 31 May 2025, Crete, Greece
Call for Papers: Deadline: 31 January 2025
https://hwm-conferences.tuc.gr/
64th Dornbirn GFC & 5th Innovation Days
10 – 12 September 2025, Dornbirn, Austria
Call for Papers: Deadline: 14 February 2025
https://www.dornbirn-gfc.com/de/home

Dornbirn GFC ASIA / India
18 November 2025, Bombay, India
As part of the Techtextil India (19 – 21 November)
Call for Papers: tbc
https://techtextil-india.in.messefrankfurt.com/mumbai/en.html

In 2025, the Dornbirn GFC will continue to keep you updated on the latest activities and news.
The Dornbirn GFC team wishes you a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year 2025.

Meet the Plastic Industry’s Boldest Brands - Discover This Week’s Trailblazers!
2025-09-15 10:00 - 2025-09-17 17:00 | DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER
Only 2 months to go — and the buzz is electric!
Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa 2025 is charging ahead as the region’s unmissable gathering for recycling, innovation, and sustainability. Here’s your first glimpse at 10 industry giants hitting the show floor bringing disruptive tech, circular materials, and future-proof solutions designed to transform your supply chain and sustainability strategy. This is where deals are made, trends are set, and the future of plastics is shaped.

Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa 2025
2025-09-15 10:00 - 2025-09-17 18:00 | DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER
The event will connect delegates to the latest information and technology developments in the fast-changing plastics recycling industry. It will bring together thought leaders, innovators and technology providers. PRS ME&A will comprise an exhibition with a high-level conference.
The exhibition will showcase the latest solutions and technologies available on the market. At the conference that runs alongside the show, international experts will address key themes including circular economy, regulations, challenges, opportunities, innovations, technologies and trends, and share insights and experiences from acros

Plastics Recycling Show 2025
2025-09-15 10:00 - 2025-09-17 18:30

India Bio Energy & Tech Expo
2025-09-24 10:00 - 2025-09-26 18:00 | Yashobhoomi Convention Centre Dwarka, New Delhi, India, Yashobhoomi Convention Centre Dwarka, New Delhi, India, India
EVENT Information

In today’s world the important discussion in India and on Global Platforms is environment which is impacted largely by industrial emissions and waste. The emissions contributed by industries, transportation and vehicles are to be curtailed down. Several initiatives are being taken globally to lower the emissions and carbon content from the environment. The commitment by Government of India at United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) under Paris Agreement has motivated the industry to invest in Green Verticals. One of the upcoming sectors to meet the Net Zero Target is Bio Energy which is derived from various agricultural inputs, biological waste, agricultural residue and Municipal Solid Waste. The recent announcement by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India at G-20 for Global Biofuels Alliance with also provide the impetus to Bioenergy Sector and creating international ties.

Intermediate Nonwovens Course
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-03 18:00 | INDA & The Nonwovens Institute Cary & Raleigh, NC, INDA Headquarters & The Nonwovens Institute 1100 Crescent Green Dr #115 & 1010 Main Campus Drive, Cary, NC USA, USA
The Intermediate Nonwovens Course provides attendees with a generalized overview of nonwoven production processes and end-product applications. The course covers the fundamental chemical and physical make up of nonwovens, the properties of materials used in making nonwovens, and the manufacturing processes used to produce nonwovens. This course offers a balance of in-the-classroom learning at INDA and NWI, along with hands-on activities and the opportunity to experience NWI’s state-of-the-art pilot lines and analytical characterization capabilities on the Centennial Campus of NC State University.

Intertex Tunisia
2025-10-16 10:00 - 2026-04-18 18:00 | Foire Internationale de Sousse, Tunisia.

Sector Plan Unveiled!
2025-10-28 10:00 - 2025-10-31 18:00 | Singapore
ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 has surpassed expectations, with a 30% increase in the number of applicants to date, demonstrating strong industry support. Over 770 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions have applied. In response to the heightened demand, the exhibition space has been expanded from 60,000 to 70,000 square metres.

Spanning across seven halls of the Singapore Expo, the exhibition features 19 product chapters of the complete textile and garment manufacturing chain. The clustering of exhibits by product sectors enables buyers to have a more targeted sourcing experience. The three biggest sectors based on space booked are finishing, followed by spinning and knitting.

Advance Textile Expo, November 5-7 2025 | Indianapolis, USA
2025-11-05 10:00 - 2025-11-07 17:00 | Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, USA., Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, USA.
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Advance Textile Expo 2025, which will take place from November 5–7, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, USA. Each year, Advanced Textiles Expo® attracts over 4,500 specialty, industry, and advanced textiles professionals who attend in search of new suppliers, equipment, and business partners. This event provides an excellent platform to showcase your products and connect with key decision-makers in the textiles industry.

Advance Textile Expo offers a wide range of opportunities for increasing your brand visibility and attracting new business:

Create Brand Awareness: Reach a qualified audience of professionals and build brand loyalty.
Drive Product Visibility: Increase exposure to your products and services.
Introduce New Products/Services: Launch and promote your latest offerings to a targeted audience.

At the exhibition, attendees are primarily interested in the following industries:

Chemicals: Adhesives, cleaners, design and production inks.
Computer Software/Hardware: Design and production software solutions.
Equipment/Tools: Converting, cutting/slitting, graphics/printing, grommet/rivet setting, material handling, mill equipment, sealing/welding, sewing equipment, parts and service, testing equipment, tools.
Fabric: Coated, composite, elastic, geosynthetics, green/recycled, high-tech, knit, laminated leather/leatherette, narrow/webbing, non-woven, plastic film and sheeting, smart/electronic, woven.
Fibers and Yarns: Fibers, monofilament, yarns.

We believe that participating in the Advance Textile Expo will provide you with valuable opportunities to network, generate leads, and expand your business. To help you evaluate your participation, I have attached the brochure and pricing details for the exhibition booths.
We would be thrilled to have you join us at this premier event. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to welcome you as an exhibitor at Advance Textile Expo 2025.

Hygienix™ 2025
2025-11-17 10:00 - 2025-11-21 19:00 | Omni Amelia Island Resort Fernandina Beach, FL, Omni Amelia Island Resort 39 Beach Lagoon Road , Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA
Connect with leaders sharing the future of consumer trends. Learn about what is shaping purchasing behaviors across the generations. Discover the key factors that are influencing global markets. Hear about opportunities in up and coming markets like pet care and wound care. Explore the latest insights in regulatory and legislative activities. Join us on this journey of discovery and innovation!

International Textile Fair FAST TEXTILE 2025
2025-11-18 09:00 - 2025-11-20 17:00

ChromaTexChem 2025: Step into the future of Dyes & Chemicals
2025-11-19 10:00 - 2025-11-20 17:00 | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
The long-awaited ChromaTexChem 2024 Exhibition-Conference concluded with great success and satisfaction in December 2024 in Mumbai. With over 100 exhibitors and over 2,000 unique business visitors in attendance, the event went down as an established event that the Indian Dyes and Chemicals industry can now proudly call its own.
The event was inaugurated at the hands of Padma Vibhushan Prof. MM Sharma, who presided as the Chief Guest, as also Shri Janak Mehta, Chairman of Asia Dyestuffs Industry Federation, Shri Shankerbhai Patel, senior representative of Gujarat Dyestuffs Manufacturers’ Association, Shri Jitendra Patel, President of Dyestuffs Manufacturers ‘Association of India and Dr. Naresh Tyagi, Chief Sustainability Officer of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited.
The core Exhibition module was supported by Panel Discussions that ran over the next 2 days, and comprised on contemporary subjects related to Waste and Water Management, Latest Processing Innovations, Chemical Compliance and Management, Sustainable Supply Chains and the Future of Investments in the Indian Textile Industry. All of these were also well attended and well received in terms of the knowledge on offer and quality of content and speakers.
The two days of the event saw an extremely healthy and fruitful business interaction between exhibitors and visitors alike. Not only were the latest innovations in our dyes and chemical industry showcased by exhibitors, but also their efforts and vision for sustainability. There was also a separate Innovation Zone where the research and student fraternity showcased the latest innovations in processing and chemicals.
The event is now on its path for greater glory as it unfurls in an annual format, and promises to showcase the Indian Dyes and Chemical industry in its full glory on a global canvas.

15th Agrovision 2025
2025-11-21 10:00 - 2025-11-24 18:00
15th Agrovision: India’s Premier Agri Summit

Ranking second in the world in farm output, the agricultural sector is the backbone of Indian Economy contributing majorly to the country’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product). As on February 2018, it is estimated that over 58% of rural Indians depend on agriculture for their livelihood and this sector contributes around 17-18% to the country’s GDP. The Indian food industry is also poised for huge growth which employs more than 50% of the workforce in India. The contribution is going to increase in world food trade every year due to its immense potential for value addition, particularly within the food processing industry. The industry and agriculture have linkages which need to be reinforced for having an integrated economy with special farmer-industry partnership. Thus it is required to educate and equip farmers with latest technologies and farm practices.

Agrovision 2025
2025-11-22 10:00 - 2025-11-25 18:00 | 402, Govind Apartment, W.H.C. Road Shankar Nagar, Nagpur-440010, 402, Govind Apartment, W.H.C. Road Shankar Nagar, Nagpur-440010, India

IntraPac India 2025
2025-12-11 10:00 - 2025-12-13 18:00 | india expo centre , grater noida delhi , ncr
IntraPac India is the latest addition in the long history of IPAMA which will be held from 10-13 December 2025 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, NCR Delhi. The event will showcase all packaging solutions, machinery, and allied products inclusive of plastic packaging, metal packaging, glass packaging, paper packaging, filling, capping, filling & sealing, biodegradable packaging, protective packaging, automation and robotics, tube packaging, mono cartons, traceability & tracking, logistics, film, moulding, and many more relating to Packaging Industry..

HanoiTex 2025 - Vietnam Hanoi Textile & Garment Industry Expo 2025
2025-12-16 10:00 - 2025-12-18 17:00 | ICE, Hanoi, Vietnam, Viet Nam
Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association (VITAS) has raised Vietnam’s 2025 export target for textiles, garments, and yarn to $47–48 billion. Vietnam needs to import more textile and garment machines and parts from overseas for self production, to meet the low tariff requirements for the US market.
Why Hanoi? A New Production Base in Vietnam

• Cost Efficiency: Giving its lower labour, production, and land costs compared to Ho Chi Minh City, Northern Vietnam presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses.
• Infrastructure Development: The Vietnamese government is investing heavily in infrastructure in Northern Vietnam, making it an attractive area for production facilities.
• Strategic Location: Compared to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi offers cheaper land transport for supplies from China, thanks to its proximity, ensuring a seamless supply chain.
• Growing Industry Presence: A significant number of local and international textile and garment factories are already setting up operations in Northern Vietnam, capitalising on the region’s advantages.

Don’t miss out on the chance to present at HanoiTex 2025!
Despite the organizers having opened an additional hall for HanoiTex 2025 (for a total of 3 halls), over 80% of the booths have already been booked. Register now to secure your booth! For more details or to register, please visit www.vhanoitex.com or contact Mr Jason Chow in Hong Kong (Tel: +852 25117427, Fax: +852 25119692, Email: jason@cpexh.com, cpexh@yahoo.com, Wechat: cpexhibition) or our representative in your region.

Global Chem Expo2024
2025-12-18 08:00 - 2025-12-19 17:00 | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon (East)
Globalchem Expo 2024 is a distinguished platform showcasing Specialty chemicals, Fine chemicals, Organic chemicals, Inorganic chemicals, Basic chemicals, Agro chemicals, Solvents, Electroplating chemicals, Industrial chemicals, Fertilizers, Water Treatment chemicals, Waste Water Treatment chemicals, Laboratory chemicals, Biocides & Disinfectants, Petrochemicals, Soaps and Detergent chemicals, Bio-based chemicals, Construction chemicals, Electronic chemicals, Sugar Processing chemicals, Green chemicals, Paper chemicals, Feed & Poultry chemicals, Dyes & Dye Intermediates, Pigments, Textile Chemicals, Paints, Resins & Varnishes, Catalysts / Biocatalysts, Waxes, Preservatives, Peptides & proteins, Rheology modifiers, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Pharmaceutical Intermediates, Pharmaceutical Raw Materials, Pharmaceutical Excipients, Pharmaceutical Formulations, Food Ingredients, Health Ingredients, Neutraceuticals, Flavors & Fragrances, Home & personal care ingredients, Plastic Additives, Industrial Gases, Process Plants, Machineries, Equipment’s, Pumps, Valves, Packaging, and Logistics.
GLOBALCHEM EXPO 2024

Barcelona Textile Expo 2026
2026-01-13 - 2026-01-15 | Fira Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona Textile Expo connects European textile manufacturers with international buyers and designers. The event highlights innovative fabrics, yarns, and textile technologies for fashion and technical applications.

International Plastic Fair (IPF) 2026
2026-01-28 - 2026-01-31 | International Convention City Bashundhara – ICCB, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
IPF 2026 is an international exhibition dedicated to plastic processing machinery, polymer materials, and industrial manufacturing technologies.

Textile Fairs India – Fabrics & Accessories Show 2026
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-08 | KTPO Convention Centre, Bengaluru, India
The Fabrics & Accessories Show under Textile Fairs India showcases innovative fabrics, trims, accessories, and textile technologies used in apparel manufacturing and technical textile applications.

SITEX Surat International Textile Expo 2026
2026-02-15 - 2026-02-17 | Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Surat, India
SITEX Surat International Textile Expo 2026 showcases innovations in textile machinery, weaving technologies, embroidery equipment, and textile accessories. The exhibition brings together textile manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals from across India.

DEF-TECH Bharat 2026
2026-03-05 | KTPO Convention Centre, Whitefield, Bengaluru | India, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
DEF-TECH Bharat 2026 focuses on mission-critical defence technologies, national security systems, and advanced military innovations. The event connects government agencies, defence startups, manufacturers, and technology providers to discuss strategic defence capabilities.

Bharat Tex 2026
2026-03-05 | Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Bharat Tex 2026 is one of the largest global textile exhibitions covering technical textiles, yarns, fabrics, apparel, and advanced textile technologies. The event will host thousands of exhibitors and international buyers, creating a major platform for textile innovation and investment.

Federal and Defense Textile Summit 2026
2026-03-05 | North Carolina State University – McKimmon Conference Center
This summit focuses on advanced textile technologies for defence applications, including ballistic fabrics, protective gear, and military uniforms. It gathers textile manufacturers, defence researchers, and innovation leaders working in high-performance textiles.

PackVision Expo 2026
2026-03-05 | vChennai Trade Centre, chennai, India
PackVision Expo 2026 is a major exhibition focused on advanced packaging machinery, materials, automation, and processing technologies. The event brings together manufacturers, packaging technology providers, and industrial buyers to showcase innovations across food, pharmaceutical, logistics, and industrial packaging sectors.

PACK EXPO International 2026
2026-03-05 | Chicago, United States
PACK EXPO International 2026 is one of the largest global exhibitions for packaging and processing technologies. The event features over 2,600 exhibitors and attracts tens of thousands of professionals from multiple industries including food, pharmaceuticals, logistics, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing. It showcases the latest packaging machinery, automation solutions, and sustainable packaging innovations.

Functional Textiles Shanghai 2026
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-06
Functional Textiles Shanghai focuses on high-performance textiles used in sportswear, protective clothing, and industrial applications. It connects fabric innovators with apparel brands and manufacturers.

Functional Textiles Shanghai 2026
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-06 | Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China
Functional Textiles Shanghai focuses on performance fabrics and smart textiles used in sportswear, medical textiles, protective clothing, and industrial applications.

DyeChem World Expo 2026
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-06 | Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India
DyeChem World Expo 2026 highlights innovations in textile dyes, chemicals, and processing technologies used in textile manufacturing. The event connects chemical manufacturers with textile producers and researchers.

SIMA Texfair 2026
2026-03-06 - 2026-04-09 | CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
