#Techtextil 2026

2026-04-02

Covestro to exhibit solutions for a more sustainable and productive textile industry at Techtextil 2026

Platilon® TPU Films enable electroluminescence for protective apparel. © 2026 Covestro

Covestro will present a broad portfolio of material innovations for textile coatings, adhesive films and thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) at Techtextil 2026 (Hall 11.0, Booth C79). The exhibits will demonstrate how advanced solutions can enhance durability, recyclability and manufacturing efficiency across applications such as automotive, infrastructure, protective apparel and sportswear. A particular focus will be on more sustainable coating technologies, including antimicrobial systems based on INSQIN® in combination with AGXX from Heraeus Precious Metals, as well as the integration of Pontacol® thermoplastic adhesive films into Covestro’s offering.

At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Covestro, a leading polymer manufacturer, will present a range of material solutions designed to balance high performance with improved sustainability and productivity across the textile industry. Between April 21–24, 2026, three expert teams from across Covestro will showcase application examples across technical and smart textiles, functional apparel, and automotive parts.

Following Covestro’s acquisition of Pontacol, selected thermoplastic adhesive film products will be showcased at the Covestro booth. Fully integrated into the Covestro portfolio, Pontacol® solutions expand the company’s range of adhesive and functional film offerings for customers across key markets.

Textile Coatings

The Covestro Textile Coatings team will present waterborne, partially bio-based, and mass-balanced polyurethane (PU) technologies for technically demanding coated textile applications. Exhibits include an automotive door panel design for a concept car, developed jointly with Marquardt Group and E Ink, that integrates a responsive color-changing e-paper display behind a see-through PU-coated synthetic surface. Based on waterborne INSQIN® PU technology from Covestro, the transparent coated film enables vivid display visibility while meeting the performance and haptic requirements of automotive interiors.

The team will also demonstrate how antimicrobial PU-coated textiles, combining INSQIN® with AGXX technology from Heraeus Precious Metals, can deliver enhanced hygiene and durability in high-contact applications.

AGXX by Heraeus Precious Metals combined with waterborne INSQIN® technology from Covestro enables more sustainable, BPR-compliant antimicrobial textile coatings. © 2026 Covestro

Specialty Films

The Covestro Specialty Films team is presenting its high-performance thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film portfolio, specifically engineered to meet demanding technical requirements across diverse industries. Dureflex® and Platilon® TPU films deliver exceptional flexibility, durability, and consistent performance in applications ranging from automotive interiors to high-stress sports equipment and innovative cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) systems that enable pipe repair without disruptive excavation.

At the exhibition, visitors can experience smart technology concepts where Covestro's TPU films serve as substrates for flexible printed electronics in protective apparel. The advanced Platilon® TPU films enable integrated electroluminescent features that significantly enhance visibility and safety in low-light conditions. This concept illustrates Covestro’s commitment to innovation and functional, high-performance solutions.

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU)

The TPU team will present Desmopan® AIR, a durable, versatile, and easy-to-recycle material for cushioning applications. Desmopan® AIR technology introduces a new class of customized TPU-based cushioning solutions. As it can be recycled through simple thermo-mechanical processing, it helps manufacturers develop high-quality cushioning products with improved sustainability. TPU-based cushioning structures can also be combined with other TPU applications, such as TPU nonwoven materials, enabling monomaterial designs.

In addition, the team will present Desmopan® FLY, an ultra-flexible, low-viscosity TPU solution engineered for Supercritical fluid (SCF) foam injection molding. It enables the production of thin, durable, and highly flexible films and textile applications, combining outstanding wear resistance with reduced material weight.

A shared focus on enabling the textile industry

The company’s presence at Techtextil 2026 emphasizes how raw material innovation can help textile manufacturers meet evolving regulatory, environmental, and market demands, while maintaining efficient production and high product performance.

“We look forward to presenting our material solutions at Techtextil and demonstrating how they can translate into practical progress for the textile industry,” said Dr. Torsten Pohl, Head of Global Textile Coatings at Covestro. “Together with our partners and customers, we will continue to explore applications that support more sustainable products and more efficient manufacturing.”

Attendees of Techtextil can find Covestro in Hall 11.0, Booth C79.

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