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Forum Textil 2026: Textilien für Schutz und extreme Umgebungen
1. July 2026
09:00 - 17:30
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Technical textiles play a crucial role when it comes to protection, safety, and use in extreme conditions. Whether in industry, among emergency responders, in safety-critical sectors, or in demanding environments—textile solutions are becoming increasingly innovative, high-performance, and versatile.
At Forum Textil 2026, we will focus on these developments. The one-day event brings together experts from industry, research, and application to shed light on current innovations, new technologies, and future potential in the field of protective textiles.
As a textile network, we deliberately approach the topic from the perspective of textile technology—from new fibers and coatings to functional materials and intelligent textile systems. At the same time, we look beyond traditional applications: smart textiles open up entirely new possibilities, such as through integrated sensors for monitoring environmental conditions, tracking stress levels, or analyzing physiological parameters. Such solutions can help identify risks early on, increase safety, and better protect people in demanding work and operational situations.
The forums objectives are:
- to present current innovations in the field of technical protective textiles
- to highlight new technological developments and applications
- to provide impetus for future solutions
- to bring together stakeholders
In addition to technological developments, we also want to shed light on the users’ perspective: What requirements arise in safety-critical environments? What solutions will be needed in the future? And what role can textile innovations play in this context?
With its robust research landscape and innovative industry, Germany—and Bavaria in particular—possesses extensive textile expertise that can make decisive contributions in this field.
The Textile Forum offers a platform to showcase precisely these capabilities, initiate new collaborations, and discuss the future of technical textiles for protection and extreme environments.
Get to know the speakers and participants in an informal atmosphere. On the evening before the event, we invite you to join us for dinner from around 18:00.
You can find the registration form in our online store.
Location: nunó Restaurant in the Textile Museum, Provinostr. 46, 86153 Augsburg
Stefan Satl, Verband der Bayerischen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e.V.,
Due to climate change, high ambient temperatures are reached in European countries in summer, which can cause heat strain on workers. Cooling the body can avoid overheating during work and will become increasingly important. Personal protective equipment (PPE) with cooling function is an innovative PPE. In Europe, PPE must be certified according to EU-PPE regulation 2016/425. PPE certification is preceded by comprehensive material, design, and functional tests in specialized laboratories which are in most cases determined by European standards. For PPE with cooling function, no European or international standard is available. Important step to bring PPE with cooling function in the market is the development of appropriate testing procedures and of harmonized product standards. The talk shows an overview about the integration of cooling function, the testing and the development of a new product standard for cooling PPE.
Historical origin is based on the development of NBC protective materials for military use.
Together with several international projects and each forces in and outsides Europe NBC protective systemes have been developed, produced and delivered.
It was obvious to enter the field of nuclear protetive clothing for nuclear power plants.
The following dismantling was a challenge for developing necessary clothing.
To combine heat-, welding protection and nuclear protection with clothing physilogical properties is an intresting challenge.
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| Category | Price (gross)* / Price (net) |
|---|---|
| Business / research organization | € 1,309.00 / € 1,100.00 |
| Start-up (founded after 01.01.2019) / university / public institutions | € 654.50 / € 550.00 |
Parallel to the event, companies and institutions will be presenting their innovations, products and services for the textile industry of tomorrow. Let yourself be inspired and receive impulses for initiating further cooperation in this dynamic field of innovation.
Included in the price for exhibitors:
- Basic infrastructure for your stand (approx. 2 x 2 m area, power connection, 1 table, 2 chairs)
- Organizational support by employees of Bayern Innovativ GmbH
- 2 passes for exhibitors (incl. participation in the event, catering)
- Presentation of the company on the event website (company logo, brief description of the company)
Apply HERE
Application deadline: April 11, 2025
Attendees
| Category | Price (gross)* / Price (net) |
|---|---|
| Business / research organization | € 487.90 / € 410.00 |
| Start-up (date of foundation after 01.01.2019) / university / public institutions | € 243.95 / € 205.00 |
| Students (student ID required) | € 95.20 / € 80.00 |
Exhibitors
| Category | Price (gross)* / Price (net) |
|---|---|
| Business / research organization | € 1,309.00 / € 1,100.00 |
| Start-up (founded after 01.01.2019) / university / public institutions | € 654.50 / € 550.00 |
Parallel to the event, companies and institutions will be presenting their innovations, products and services for the textile industry of tomorrow. Let yourself be inspired and receive impulses for initiating further cooperation in this dynamic field of innovation.
Included in the price for exhibitors:
- Basic infrastructure for your stand (approx. 2 x 2 m area, power connection, 1 table, 2 chairs)
- Organizational support by employees of Bayern Innovativ GmbH
- 2 passes for exhibitors (incl. participation in the event, catering)
- Presentation of the company on the event website (company logo, brief description of the company)
The event will take place at
Augsburg Innovationspark GmbH
Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg
By car
A8: On the A8 highway, take the "Augsburg-West" exit in the direction of Landsberg am Lech (B17). From the B17, take the "Haunstetten-Nord" exit and then turn right onto "Bürgermeister-Ulrich-Straße". After approx. 300 m turn left into the street "Am Technologiezentrum".
A96: On the highway A96 take the exit "Landsberg am Lech-West", direction Landsberg am Lech-West/Augsburg (B17). From the B17, take the "Haunstetten-Nord" exit and then turn left onto "Bürgermeister-Ulrich-Straße". After approx. 300 m, turn left into the street "Am Technologiezentrum".
Free parking is available directly at the venue.
Public transportation
Take the Deutsche Bahn to the train station "Augsburg Hauptbahnhof" or "Augsburg Haunstetterstraße". From there you can change to streetcar line 3 in the direction of Königsbrunn. Get off at the stop "Augsburg Innovationspark/LfU". Then walk in a westerly direction directly towards the building. The main entrance is on the north side.
You are welcome to use the DB event ticket for your journey
Professional contact
Organizational contact
Simone Hoermann,
