Organised by the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (ETP)

• 1, April 2026
• Online

About the Event

The Learning from Smart Textiles on the Market webinar explores how smart textile solutions are moving from research and development into real market applications. Organised by the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (ETP), the event will bring together experts and industry representatives to discuss innovation, commercialisation and real-world use cases of smart textile technologies.

The session aims to provide insights into how companies are successfully bringing smart textile products to market and what lessons can be learned to accelerate adoption across the textile and apparel industry.

What to Expect

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Discover examples of smart textile products already available on the market

• Learn about the challenges and opportunities in commercialising smart textile technologies

• Gain insights from industry experts and innovators

• Explore emerging applications in sectors such as healthcare, sports, wearable technology and advanced materials

The webinar will also highlight how innovation ecosystems and collaboration can support the transition from research to market-ready smart textile solutions.

Why It Matters for the Textile Industry

Smart textiles represent one of the most promising areas of innovation in the textile sector. They combine traditional textile expertise with electronics, advanced materials and digital technologies, opening new possibilities for functionality, performance and sustainability.

For textile companies, researchers and innovation stakeholders, understanding how these technologies are reaching the market is key to identifying new business opportunities and strengthening competitiveness.

Registration

For full programme details and registration, please visit the official event page