Advanced Textiles Expo 2027

Advanced Textiles Expo is the Advanced Textiles Association's trade show for the specialty, advanced and industrial textiles supply chain. Manufacturers, fabricators, engineers and designers meet suppliers of fabrics, hardware, equipment and services there.

Advanced Textiles Expo 2027 in Baltimore

Advanced Textiles Expo moves to Baltimore, Maryland, for October 26–28, 2027. The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has published the dates and city; it has not yet named the venue, and the schedule, registration and exhibitor list for 2027 are not out yet.

What it is

ATA's trade show covers the industrial, specialty and advanced textiles supply chain, from raw materials to finished products. The organiser names its audience as manufacturers, fabricators, engineers, designers, suppliers and decision-makers, and says attendees can source from more than 300 exhibitors, see exhibitor demos and live product presentations, and attend expert-led sessions and hands-on trainings.

Markets and products

ATA groups the show by market segment: awnings and canopies, military/tactical, fabric structures, outdoor recreational, marine, smart/technical textiles, and tarps and truck covers.

Product categories on the floor include chemicals such as adhesives and inks; design and production software; converting, cutting, printing, sealing/welding, sewing and testing equipment; coated, composite, knit, laminated, non-woven, woven and smart/electronic fabrics; fibers and yarns; and findings, hardware and components.

Where it goes next

ATA's published rotation takes the expo to Nashville, Tennessee, on October 31–November 2, 2028, and to Orlando, Florida, on October 9–11, 2029. ATA members get discounted registration.