Expanding opportunities with new product zones

Cinte Techtextil China 2025 will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from September 3-5, 2025, bringing innovative features to the forefront of technical textiles and nonwovens. In addition to its well-established European Zone, the fair will debut two new product zones: the Medtech & Protech Zone, focusing on medical and protective applications, and the Mobiltech Zone, dedicated to automotive textiles.

These additions align with growing market demand in these sectors, which are projected to experience significant growth, including medical and hygiene products (4.3 per cent CAGR, 2023-2030), safety and protection (3.9 per cent, 2024-2030), and automotive applications (3.2 per cent, 2022-2030).

“As part of Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Network, Cinte Techtextil China is positioned to tap into evolving global market needs,” said Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “These zones offer targeted opportunities for exhibitors and visitors, addressing under-utilized potentials and advancing the industry’s sustainable future.”

Sustainability at the core of technical textiles

Sustainability remains a central theme at the fair, with many exhibitors showcasing eco-friendly solutions. Nihon Glass Fiber Industrial Co Ltd, for instance, emphasized the role of functional fibres in creating durable, green automotive materials. Lin Yang, Sales Department Minister, remarked: “Green applications are becoming pivotal in automotive textiles, driven by the rise of new energy vehicles.”

Similarly, Reifenhauser Enka Tecnica highlighted its cost-effective method for refurbishing spinnerets, aligning with industry sustainability goals. Sales Manager Denis Wallrafen stated: “Innovation and sustainability are rules for success.”

Major exhibitors like Andritz, Ibena, and Monosuisse Group will showcase cutting-edge solutions spanning filtration, medical, and protective applications. Visitors, such as Claudia Moreno of Group Dragon, expressed optimism about the sustainable offerings, noting the fair’s role in facilitating meaningful collaborations.

Bridging Asian and global markets

Cinte Techtextil China continues to serve as a strategic platform for networking and business matchmaking across the global value chain. In its last edition, the fair welcomed nearly 17,000 visitors from 77 countries and regions, enabling exhibitors like Groz-Beckert East Asia to engage with both domestic and international markets.

The event’s comprehensive coverage of 12 application areas, from raw materials to finished products, ensures its relevance to stakeholders across the industry. This extensive scope, combined with themed events such as Econogy Talks and innovative product showcases, provides a rich environment for information exchange and market insights.

Organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, and CNITA, Cinte Techtextil China 2025 promises to further strengthen its reputation as Asia’s leading trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens.