The future of knitwear: Innovations between AI, sustainability & smart textiles

How are new materials, artificial intelligence and digital manufacturing changing the textile value chain?

At our event on June 15 & 16, 2026, you can expect exciting insights into the latest developments in knitting technologies, functional textiles and innovative production processes.

You can look forward to topics such as:
🧵 3D moldable structures made from lignin and cellulose - sustainable material solutions with new design possibilities
🌿 Cosmetotextiles with cannabidiol (CBD) - focus on therapeutically effective textiles
🤖 AI-supported quality assurance in knitting processes - intelligent systems for greater efficiency and precision
🫧 Pneumatically driven origami knitting structures - interactive textiles rethought
♻️ High-performance warp knitting with recycled fiber yarns - combining productivity and sustainability
📡 3D/4D scanning for customized mass production - digital solutions for precisely tailored knitwear

In addition to professional exchange and current research results, the event offers numerous opportunities for networking with experts from industry and research.

📅 When:
June 15, 2026 | 14:30-18:00
June 16, 2026 | 09:00-13:00

⏰ Registration deadline: June 9, 2026

We look forward to inspiring discussions and new impulses for the textile future!