Turkiye, being one of the most important centers for textile production, has seen a growth in the technical textiles market with the development of high value added products.

Specifically, Meltblown, Spunbound, Spunlace, Thermobond and Waterlaid technologies are preferred in the Turkish market. Technical textile manufacturing companies have a product range of raw materials to be used for building, apparel, geotextiles, home textiles, hygiene and cosmetics, automotive, packaging and food industries.

HIGHTEX exhibitions are therefore seen as a great opportunity for an increase in public awareness, exchange of information, an improvement in trade activities and the acquisition of potential customers in the technical textiles industry.

HIGHTEX 2005 held from 13th to 16th of July 2005 for the first time, was organized with the participation of 318 exhibitors, 162 of whom were international, and around 10,000 professional visitors, 1500 of whom were international.

HIGHTEX 2007 Exhibition, held from November 30th to December 2nd, was organized with the participation of 320 exhibitors, 170 of whom were International, and 10,000 professional visitors.