ANTEX Asia 2025 Opens in Bangkok, Driving Industry Growth

The Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia 2025) officially opened today at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand, uniting professionals across the nonwovens industry for three days of learning, networking, and collaboration. Running until 31 October 2025, the event connects regional and international stakeholders across materials, machinery, and applications to share expertise, explore business opportunities, and drive the growth of Southeast Asia’s nonwovens sector.

This year’s Expo has received pre-registrations from 44 countries and regions, with one-third of attendees joining from outside Thailand. Visitors represent diverse industries — including nonwovens, automotive, healthcare, hygiene & personal care, and packaging — highlighting the growing global interest in nonwoven technologies and their expanding applications across multiple manufacturing segments.

Where the Entire Nonwovens Value Chain Comes Together

ANTEX Asia 2025 brings the complete nonwovens ecosystem under one roof — spanning raw materials, machinery, converting technologies, and finished applications. The exhibitor lineup features major industry names such as Narula Nonwoven Co. Ltd., Shinwa Co. Ltd., Tietex Asia Ltd., OPTIMA Nonwovens GmbH, An Phong High-Tech Nonwoven Fabric Co. Ltd., Ngamdee Cotton Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Yingyang Nonwoven Machinery Co. Ltd., Dalian Ruiguang Nonwoven Group Co. Ltd., Zhejiang CL Nonwoven Machinery Co. Ltd., Changshu Xinyang Nonwoven Equipment Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Jeremiah Machinery Co. Ltd., and Changshu Feilong Nonwoven Machinery Co. Ltd.

Exhibitors are showcasing spunbond, meltblown, spunlace, thermal-bonded technologies, and converting solutions, along with packaging machinery and finished nonwoven products for hygiene, medical, automotive, construction, and filtration sectors. Together, these innovations highlight ANTEX Asia’s role as a comprehensive sourcing and collaboration platform supporting sustainable industrial growth in the region.

Conference at the Core: Global Insights and Cross-Industry Takeaways

At the heart of the exhibition is the two-day ANTEX Asia Nonwovens Conference 2025, featuring experts from Asia, Europe, and North America who share global insights and region-specific strategies. The conference provides strategic guidance to help companies adapt to evolving markets, enhance competitiveness, and advance sustainability.

Day 1 – Global & Regional Market Outlook and Sustainability in Applications
The first day opens with a keynote by Mr. Niwat Lersnimtthum, Vice Chairman & Senior Director, Tietex Asia Ltd. and President, Thai Nonwovens Fabrics Industry Trade Association (TNFA), focusing on investment trends and growth opportunities in global and Asian nonwovens markets. Sessions explore the industry’s transition from cost-driven to performance-oriented models and the expanding role of nonwovens in hygiene, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Afternoon sessions on Sustainability in Applications, led by Spunfab Non Woven, showcase examples of circular packaging and eco-design.

Day 2 – Collaboration, Innovation & Future Vision
The second day emphasizes international collaboration and strategic innovation. The day begins with a joint presentation by Murat Dogru (EDANA) and Tony Fragnito (INDA), offering exclusive updates from Europe and North America on market outlook and sustainability.
A panel discussion, “From Local Needs to Global Solutions: Regional Association Strategies for Market Development,” moderated by Narula Nonwoven Co. Ltd., includes representatives from EDANA, INDA, Thailand Textile Institute (THTI), Hong Kong Nonwovens Association (HKNA), and Business Co-ordination House (BCH India). The session explores how regional collaboration and knowledge sharing can fuel innovation, investment, and growth across Asia.
Afternoon sessions focus on automotive nonwovens, corporate sustainability, and bio-based circular materials, translating strategic insights into actionable approaches for sustainable industry advancement.

Together, these sessions make the ANTEX Asia Conference a key platform for learning, dialogue, and industry alignment, providing participants with valuable knowledge and partnerships to strengthen their position in the evolving nonwovens landscape.

Industry Networking Sessions Foster Connection and Collaboration

Networking sessions are scheduled on Day 1 and Day 2 (3:45–5:00 p.m.) within the exhibition hall, offering participants an informal yet productive setting to connect and collaborate. In addition, the ANTEX Asia Business Matching Program enables one-on-one meetings between visitors and suppliers to encourage direct partnerships and cooperation.

Grace Mak, Founder of MGT Expo Planning and one of the event’s three organizers, stated:

“ANTEX Asia 2025 is more than an exhibition — it’s a platform for collaboration and growth. By bringing together key associations, suppliers, buyers, and thought leaders under one roof, we aim to equip industry professionals with valuable insights, meaningful contacts, and new business opportunities that will shape the next chapter of nonwovens in Asia.”

Join the Industry – Free Admission for All Trade Visitors

ANTEX Asia 2025 runs through 31 October 2025 and is open free of charge to all industry professionals. Visitors can simply present a business card onsite for entry.

For the latest program details and exhibitor list, visit www.antexasia.com.