The nonwoven and hygiene industry moves fast, and the best way to understand where technology, materials, machinery, and market expectations are going is to follow the events that shape the sector. Companies working in hygiene nonwovens, diaper and underpad production, feminine care, adult incontinence, and wet wipes know that these fairs and conferences are where new equipment is launched, new materials are introduced, and where partners and clients look for innovation.

Below is a clear overview of the most relevant global events for 2026 and 2027, covering everything from machinery and converting technologies to absorbent materials, sustainability, and product design. These are the touchpoints where the hygiene supply chain meets: producers of nonwoven fabrics, raw-material suppliers, converters, machinery innovators, and brands.

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GENTEXH 2026 – Vietnam

11–13 March 2026
A growing event for the Asian nonwoven and technical textiles market. Strong focus on machinery and industrial solutions.
https://gentexh.com

Hygiene & Nonwoven Show Abu Dhabi 2026

31 March – 2 April 2026
One of the most hygiene-focused exhibitions in the Middle East, covering diapers, underpads, wipes, and all related converting technologies.
https://www.hygieneandnonwoven.com/

Techtextil 2026 – Frankfurt

21–24 April 2026
The leading global fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. Broad, but essential for innovation scouting and advanced materials.
https://techtextil.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html

INDEX™26 – Geneva

19–22 May 2026
The most important nonwoven exhibition worldwide. Hygiene dominates the floor: absorbent cores, ADL, topsheet, backsheets, machinery, and sustainable materials.
https://www.indexnonwovens.com

HIGHTEX 2026 – Istanbul

9–13 June 2026
A key textile technology fair with a growing nonwoven segment, especially for Middle Eastern and Eastern European markets.
https://www.hightex.com.tr

World of Wipes International Conference 2026 – Nashville

29 June – 2 July 2026
The global reference event for wet wipes, substrates, liquid formulations, dispensing systems, and sustainability in wipes.
https://www.worldofwipes.org

Nonwoven Tech Africa 2026 – Nairobi

20–22 August 2026
Africa’s main platform for nonwoven producers and hygiene converters. Rising interest in underpads, baby diapers, and femcare.
https://nonwoventechafrica.com

OUTLOOK 2026 – Cascais

22–24 September 2026
EDANA’s flagship conference for absorbent hygiene products. High-level insights on markets, sustainability, and regulatory evolution.
https://www.edana.org/events/outlook/outlook-2025

Hygiene & Nonwoven Show London 2026

11–12 November 2026
Compact but highly targeted toward hygiene producers, converters, and machinery innovators.
https://www.hygieneandnonwoven.com/

HYGIENIX™ 2026 – Houston

16–19 November 2026
The main US conference for absorbent hygiene products: diapers, adult incontinence, femcare, and underpads.
https://www.hygienix.org

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Events in 2027

IDEA®27 – Kansas City

23–25 March 2027
The North American counterpart to INDEX. A central event for anyone working on hygiene nonwovens, absorbent structures, converting equipment, fluff pulp, SAP, and sustainable solutions.
https://ideashow.org

ANEX 2027 – Seoul

23–25 June 2027
Asia’s largest nonwoven exhibition, rotating every three years. A critical meeting point for global suppliers in hygiene, filtration, medical, wipes, and industrial nonwovens.
https://www.anex2027.com

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Why These Events Matter

These exhibitions and conferences set the direction for the global hygiene market. They are where:

• manufacturers explore new nonwoven technologies,
• converters review machinery for diapers, underpads, and wipes,
• R&D teams evaluate SAP, cellulose, and absorbent core innovations,
• brands identify sustainable materials and performance upgrades,
• industry players meet to discuss regulations, markets, and future products.

For companies innovating in absorbent hygiene machinery or nonwoven-based solutions, staying visible and connected at these events is essential.