TPS 2026 opens call for papers: shaping the future of sustainable textile printing

The organisers of the Textile Printing & Sustainability (TPS) Conference have announced the official call for papers for TPS 2026, taking place from 15 to 17 September 2026 at the Hochschule Niederrhein in Mönchengladbach, Germany.

As one of the textile industry’s key transformation forums, TPS brings together leading experts in printing technology, sustainability, chemistry, workflow automation, materials innovation, and textile applications. The 2026 edition continues to explore the sector’s transition toward circularity, decarbonisation, and responsible value chains – with printing technologies positioned as a core enabler of this shift.

The textile industry is undergoing accelerated change driven by regulation, consumer expectations, and global supply chain disruptions. New opportunities are emerging in nearshoring, waste reduction, water saving processes, energy efficiency, and automation.

TPS 2026 will address these developments across its two main pillars:

• Technology: printheads, hardware systems, software and workflow automation, colour management, digital and screen printing, ink and chemistry innovation, textile applications including home textiles, apparel, sportswear, workwear, DTG/DTF, and smart textiles.

• Sustainability: water and energy reduction, circular economy, traceability, new business models, regulatory landscape, and practical case studies.

To ensure high quality engagement and fruitful business exchange, all accepted presentations must be supported by a tabletop in the conference’s dedicated networking exhibition area.

This exhibition will feature approximately 30 tabletops from industry and academia, offering participants access to more in-depth technical discussions, demonstrations, and collaboration opportunities throughout the event.

Researchers, developers, brands, academics, engineers, sustainability leads, and innovators are invited to submit the following:

• Title and abstract (100 words).

• Speaker biography (50 words) and profile photo.

• Optional: technology or application images for promotional use.

The conference will be in English, and presentations will be 15 minutes in length and questions and answers time.The abstracts will be reviewed for technical relevance, innovation, and contribution to sustainability; non-marketing content is strongly encouraged.

Submissions should be sent to: mb@esma.com. Deadline for submissions is 31 March 2026.

Textile Printing & Sustainability (TPS)

Date: 15 to17 September 2026

Location: Hochschule Niederrhein, Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology, Mönchengladbach, Germany.

More info: tps-conference.com