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Techtextil 2026

  • 21. - 24. apr 2026 Start: 21. apr 09:00 End: 24. apr 16:00
  • Hall 11.0, Booth C79
  • Messe Frankfurt, Germany
  • English

Advancing textile innovation through high-performance material solutions

From textile coatings to thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), TPU films, and adhesive films, Covestro's experts are ready for Techtextil 2026!

Materials form the fabric of our everyday lives, providing the reliability and comfort we depend on as we navigate our world. As consumers increasingly seek functional, individualized textile materials that go easy on natural resources, manufacturers face the challenge of responding to this need while streamlining and digitalizing their production processes. With our high-performance material solutions, we’re helping to realize the vision of an inspiring, more sustainable textile industry.

At Techtextil, our booth will showcase an extensive portfolio of innovative solutions spanning automotive interiors, performance apparel, footwear applications and many more.

We're excited to connect with you at Booth C79, Hall 11.0, where we can dive into your specific challenges and collaborate on tailored solutions. Until then, continue reading to discover more about what we'll be presenting!

“Techtextil is always a highlight of the industry calendar for Covestro – it’s a great chance to showcase exciting innovations, connect with partners old and new, and stay ahead of emerging textile trends.”

Torsten Pohl

Vice President, Global Head of Textile Coatings, Covestro

Covestro @ Techtextil Forum 2026

Photo Julia Mertens

Beyond the standard: How innovative water-based PU coatings perform in technically demanding textile applications

22 aprile 202611:45 - 00:05

This presentation demonstrates how waterborne and partially bio-based PU dispersions can deliver excellent results in demanding technical applications while improving textile sustainability.

Sportswear and equipment

  • New designs for Team Sonnenwagen Aachen
    Case study

    More sustainable sportswear: Team Sonnenwagen 2025

    Discover how we and Huafeng equip Team Sonnenwagen Aachen with high-quality sportswear made from partly recycled and partly biobased coated textile materials.

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    Platilon® and Dureflex® skin-friendly films for sportswear & outdoor gear

    A range of our TPU films is certified as OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, ensuring skin-friendly sports apparel and outdoor gear.

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    Story

    TPU films in sports design

    Explore how Platilon® and Dureflex® TPU films enhance your sports equipment durability while keeping it light and agile.

  • Digital textile printing
    Story

    Water-borne PU binders

    INSQIN® PU textile binders enable water-based inks to be applied digitally, yielding colorfast, soft, and more sustainable fabrics.

Smart and protective apparel

  • Concept shirt with printed electronics and bio-sensors on mannequins
    Story

    Printed circuits on TPU films for bio-sensors and smart textiles

    Flexible, stretchable, lightweight, comfortable – designed to integrate printed electronics, Platilon® TPU films are key to smart textiles and wearables.

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    Story

    TPU films for protective apparel

    Platilon® TPU films combine high tear resistance, waterproofing and wearer comfort for high-performance protective apparel.

Footwear and accessories

  • Desmopan® FLY TPU engineered for SCF direct injection
    Story

    TPU solutions for SCF injection foaming

    Explore Desmopan® FLY: New TPU material series with SCF foaming technology for advanced footwear solutions

  • Leap by Beyond Leather Insqin
    Case study

    Leather alternative made with apple waste

    Beyond Leather uses apple waste to make LEAP®, a 100% animal-free leather alternative with added durability from Covestro’s INSQIN® technology.

  • VAUDE TPU backpack
    Case study

    VAUDE Mono‑Material TPU Backpack

    VAUDE & Covestro to present a recyclable backpack made from Desmopan® TPU – durable, weatherproof, and more circular.

Automotive textiles

  • TPU cushioning
    Story

    Desmopan® AIR TPU for cushion products

    Learn how Desmopan® AIR can be used by innovative companies for recyclable, high-quality cushion products such as mattresses.

Miscellaneous applications

  • Synthetic coated textile material
    Case study

    Antimicrobial coated textiles: INSQIN® & AGXX

    INSQIN® from Covestro and AGXX from Heraeus help textile manufacturers create safer, more sustainable antibacterial coatings for polyurethane applications.

  • CIPP linings with TPU films can recondition old sewer lines without excavation.
    Story

    TPU films for CIPP lining

    Dureflex® and Platilon® TPU films are a tough, stretchable, low-friction solution for chemical-resistant CIPP linings.

  • INSQIN®: outstanding performance for sports and outdoor
    Story

    INSQIN® textile coatings

    INSQIN® waterborne PU technology for textile printing, coating, PU synthetics and technical textile applications

  • TPU films are used for bonding flexible materials in sport shoes.
    Story

    TPU film for efficient textile bonding

    Our hot melt adhesives efficiently bond textiles and other materials for a diverse range of industry applications.

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