HIGHTEX 2026 in Istanbul: Showcasing Czech Technical Textiles on the International Stage

From 9–13 June 2026, CLUTEX participated in HIGHTEX 2026 – International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition in Istanbul, one of the world’s leading trade fairs dedicated to technical textiles and nonwovens. Held alongside the ITM Exhibition, HIGHTEX provides a unique platform connecting manufacturers, research organisations, technology suppliers and industry professionals from around the world. The 2026 edition brought together more than 1,000 exhibitors from 59 countries and welcomed 48,257 professional visitors from 105 countries, further strengthening Istanbul’s position as a gateway between Europe and Asia and highlighting the growing importance of technical textiles in the global market.

At the joint CLUTEX stand, we presented not only the cluster’s activities, but also the professional competencies of our member organizations. At the same time, we presented a wide portfolio of other member companies and showed visitors the scope of Czech know-how – from research and development through testing and certification to innovative materials and advanced technological solutions for industrial applications. Participation in the fair brought a number of new contacts, opportunities for international cooperation and valuable feedback from the professional public. We would like to thank all our members who participated in the joint presentation, as well as all visitors who visited the CLUTEX stand.

Cluster manager Miloš Beran gave a short interview to the fair organizers. You can watch it below.

We look forward to further joint events.