Cinte Techtextil China fringe programme: your avenue to renewed industry understanding

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Explore industry frontiers with Cinte Techtextil China under four themes

Cinte Techtextil China will delve into the dynamic opportunities and pressing challenges for technical textiles and nonwovens, via four fringe event themes this year: Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Industry Insight. Global experts, industry leaders, and emerging innovators will engage in diverse sessions, offering critical insights, practical solutions, and visionary strategies that are redefining the sector.

Pre-register now and read on for event highlights.

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Fringe events not to be missed

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Fringe events not to be missed

Fringe programme highlights include:

Sustainability: Synergising Technology, Design, and Business for Sustainable Technical Textiles

Taking place in the Econogy Talks seminar area, the forum will address the dual challenges of environmental protection and technological innovation, and outline how manufacturers need to adapt production methods to suit transformation requirements for the sector. Speakers will use insights and practical case studies to show how the integration of technology and design, and innovative business models, can drive the sector towards a greener future.

Date: 4 September 2025
Time: 13:30 – 16:00
Venue: Econogy Talks (W5–F20)
Language: Chinese and English (simultaneous Chinese and English interpreting will be provided)

Three sections with different topics:

Reinventing Fashion from the Ground Up: Textiles, Sustainability, and Strategic Partnerships
Speaker: Mr Dominique Simard, Founder & CEO of RETHINK FASHION and Former Executive Director of Condé Nast Center of Fashion & Design

3M Innovation Empowers the Sustainable Development of the Textile Industry
Speaker: Ms Jackie Liu, Business Leader of the Apparel & Textile Materials Division of Consumer Business Group of 3M China Limited

Sustainable Textile Design and Innovation in the Textile Industry
Speaker: Prof Kinor Jiang, Professor of School of Fashion and Textiles of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Convenor & Moderator: Dr Guoxiang Yuan, Graduate Supervisor of Donghua University and Research Fellow of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 Presentation and Econogy Tour

The comprehensive event will include a presentation on Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 by Ms Sabine Scharrer, Director of Brand Management for Technical Textiles & Textile Processing of Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, followed by an insightful tour of exhibitors who have passed the Econogy Check, a stringent third-party audit that certifies exhibitors who meet green standards. Guided by sustainability expert Mr Karl Borgschulze, the tour will shine a spotlight on the global companies making positive environmental impacts through innovative product design, production processes, or supply chain management. Combining ‘ecology’ and ‘economy’, Messe Frankfurt’s innovative ‘Texpertise Econogy’ initiative promotes a greener, business-friendly future for the textile industry.

Date: 4 September 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Venue: Econogy Talks (W5–F20)

Speaker: Mr Karl Borgschulze, Managing Director of Consulting Service International Ltd
Language: English (simultaneous Chinese interpreting will be provided)

Artificial Intelligence: AI in Automated Textile Material Inspection: Challenges and Opportunities

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents transformative opportunities for the textile industry, particularly in automated material inspection. This seminar will discuss the challenges that impede the AI adoption in textile inspection and the opportunities for automating this process.

Participants will gain insights into the potential benefits of AI, including enhanced accuracy, reduced labour costs, and the ability to conduct real-time inspections in high-speed manufacturing environments. Key issues to be addressed in the adoption process will also be discussed.

Date: 3 September 2025
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Venue: Econogy Talks (W5–F20)

Speakers:

Prof Calvin Wong, CEO & Centre Director of Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab) and Cheng Yik Hung Professor in Fashion of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Mr Eric Sham, Senior Consultant of Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab)

Moderator:
Ms Dorothy Yeung, Assistant Manager of Business Development of Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab)

Language: English (simultaneous Chinese interpreting will be provided)

Industry Insight: The 13th China International Nonwovens Conference (CINC2025)

Organised by the China National Industries Textile Association (CNITA), CINC focuses on the current development landscape, product advancements, innovative applications, and sustainable practices within the global nonwovens and related industries. The conference has become an important platform for attendees to understand the global nonwovens industry situation, national industrial policies, technological development directions, and application markets.

This year’s conference theme is ‘Breakthrough．Reconstruction’.

Date: 3 September 2025
Time: 13:45 – 16:30
Venue: Conference Area (W3–D56)

Innovation Product Award and Presentation

The event provides a valuable opportunity for innovators to promote their products to key industry players and potential collaborators, encouraging technological innovation, green development, and high-end applications, and accelerating the adoption of new technology. Outstanding products will be awarded the ‘2025 Innovation Product Award’.

Date: 3 September 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:40
Venue: Econogy Talks (W5–F20)

Other events

The 13th "Kingsafe • Deeyeo" National University Students' Nonwovens Development and Applications Competition Award-winning Works Release

The event aims to provide nonwovens players with new concepts in terms of product development and application areas for exploration. It is a competition open to undergraduate, vocational and postgraduate students majoring in nonwoven materials and engineering, who will present their latest research and innovations to boost the show’s design and entrepreneurial exchange. An award ceremony will also be held on 4 September, giving added visibility to some of the industry’s most promising talents.

Date: 4 September 2025
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Venue: Conference Area (Hall W3–D56)

Livestreamed onsite tours

Every day at the fair, experts will livestream and guide tours focusing on key textile application areas, including medical, protective, filtration & separation, automotive, and tent & composite materials.

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More about fringe programme

Supporting media

Asmag.com
FashionatingWorld
DFU Publications
Eurotextilenews
Global Textile Times
Indotextiles
Pakistan Textile Journal
Textileplanet

Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
Ms Vanjo Wong / Ms Kiki Wang

Tel:	+852 2230 9293 / 2230 9274
Email:	vanjo.wong@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com
	kiki.wang@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com

www.techtextilchina.com

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