Advanced Textiles Expo Takes on Indianapolis – and Emerging Technology

Advanced Textiles Expo is organized by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, USA on November 5-7, 2025. AT Expo provides attendees multiple opportunities to meet with experts in their market and establish valuable connections with like-minded individuals that will help move your business forward. It promises the latest innovations and developments from hundreds of the top companies across the textiles industry. From the classroom education sessions taught by experts to the live demonstrations on our show floor, you are guaranteed to discover valuable information.

AT Expo 2024, ran in parallel with the Shading Expo North America, combined brought over 4,200 attendees from across the globe, and 375 exhibitors. “Advanced Textiles Expo continues to evolve, with changes designed to create greater engagement and continuous improvement while keeping people on the show floor,” says Steve Schiffman, President and CEO of ATA. “Our community values networking opportunities that introduce them to new people and new ideas, and we’re delighted that expo is the platform where that happens. Advanced Textiles Expo keeps bringing the textiles industry together every year.”

2025 Highlights Include:

■ Industry Night – a can’t-miss networking celebration

■ Women’s Leadership Session –inspiring speakers and peer learning

■ Marine Fabricators Association Road Show – hands-on demonstrations

■ ATA Textile Challenge – a live competition of skill and innovation

■ Robust Educational Program –spanning key markets and trends

Emerging Technologies

A new Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference is coinciding with the Advanced Textiles Expo. It is presented on November 4. Registration is an add-on to AT Expo and is designed to kick off the week as an exclusive day packed with focused educational and networking opportunities. The day includes, but is not limited to:

■ Circular Thermoregulating Textiles: Protecting Agricultural Workers from Extreme Heat, Dr. Cindy Cordoba, Assistant Professor, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

■ Lyocell from Hemp: A Journey from Concept to Production Reality, Lelia Lawson, Founder and CTO, Zylotex Inc.

■ Medical Products vs. Medical Devices, Dr. Alexander Laubach, Head of Business Development for Medical, Technologies & Biocompatibility, Hohenstein Laboratories

■ Nasa’s Development of NextGeneration Lunar Space Suit Fabrics, Robert Jones, Pressure Garment Engineer, Space Suit and Crew Survival Systems Branch, NASA Johnson Space Center

■ Panel Discussion – AI in Everyday Business: Real-World Use Cases from Industry Leaders

■ The Next Small Steps: Creating the Artemis Lunar Boots, Morgan Campbell, Soft Goods Developer, David Clark Company

Then, the Advanced Textiles Expo begins on Wednesday, Nov. 5, featuring additional emerging technologies education on the show floor and can’t-miss experiences. The full show agenda is coming soon.

AT Expo 2025 includes exhibit hall space for ET innovators, suppliers, beginners and experts. Get inspired, make connections, discuss opportunities and find new products. Join over 75 vendors, associations, and ATA partners in this vibrant pavilion. The Expo concludes on Nov. 7.

Registration Is Open

The educational program is still being set so keep an eye on the ATA website for more details. General registration and exhibitor reservation are open.

www.advancedtextilesexpo.com