ANTEX Asia 2025 Opens in Bangkok, Driving Nonwovens Growth
Asia’s premier nonwovens exhibition unites global leaders to foster innovation, partnerships, and sustainable industrial progress.
The Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia 2025) officially opened today at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand, setting the stage for three days of innovation, learning, and collaboration. The event serves as the region’s leading platform connecting the entire nonwovens value chain — from materials and machinery to advanced applications — driving growth, sustainability, and market integration across Southeast Asia.
ANTEX Asia 2025 brings together industry professionals from across the global nonwovens ecosystem for knowledge sharing and collaboration from 29–31 October 2025. The exhibition aims to strengthen Southeast Asia’s role as a hub for sustainable and high-performance nonwoven technologies, enabling regional and international companies to explore new partnerships and growth opportunities.
The Expo has drawn pre-registrations from 44 countries and regions, with nearly one-third of attendees from outside Thailand. Visitors represent a wide range of sectors, including automotive, healthcare, hygiene and personal care, packaging, and other related industries — a testament to the expanding influence of nonwovens across multiple manufacturing domains.
Where the Global Nonwovens Ecosystem Converges
ANTEX Asia 2025 showcases the complete nonwovens supply chain — from raw materials and production systems to converting technologies and finished applications.
The exhibitor lineup includes leading companies 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., and Zhejiang CL Nonwoven Machinery Co. Ltd., among others.
Exhibitors are presenting their latest innovations in spunbond, meltblown, spunlace, and thermal-bonded nonwovens, along with machinery for packaging, converting, and specialty applications. The technologies on display cater to key sectors such as medical, automotive, hygiene, filtration, and construction, reinforcing ANTEX Asia’s importance as a one-stop sourcing and business platform for the nonwovens industry.
Conference Highlights: Global Perspectives, Regional Relevance
At the heart of the event is the ANTEX Asia Nonwovens Conference 2025, a two-day knowledge exchange featuring leading experts from Asia, Europe, and North America. The sessions combine global insights with regional priorities, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness.
Day 1: Market Outlook & Sustainability in Applications
Day 1 begins with a keynote address by Mr. Niwat Lersnimtthum, Vice Chairman of Tietex Asia Ltd. and representative of the Thai Nonwovens Fabrics Industry Trade Association (TNFA). His session explores investment trends, market evolution, and opportunities in both global and Asian nonwovens sectors.
The discussions highlight the shift from cost-based to performance-driven production, alongside new applications in hygiene, healthcare, and industrial markets.
The afternoon features Spunfab Non Woven, sharing practical case studies on circular packaging and sustainable material design.
Day 2: Collaboration, Innovation & Future Vision
The second day emphasizes international cooperation and industry alignment. A joint presentation by Murat Dogru (EDANA) and Tony Fragnito (INDA) provides attendees with exclusive insights into the European and North American markets.
A high-level panel, “From Local Needs to Global Solutions”, brings together leaders from EDANA, INDA, THTI, HKNA, and BCH India, exploring regional strategies for fostering innovation, investment, and trade.
Sessions on automotive nonwovens, circular materials, and corporate sustainability will translate global strategies into practical, actionable guidance for manufacturers.
Together, these sessions establish ANTEX Asia as a strategic platform for aligning the global nonwovens community toward sustainable and collaborative growth.
Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
Dedicated networking sessions will take place on Day 1 and Day 2 (3:45 – 5:00 p.m.), offering participants opportunities to exchange insights and build meaningful business connections. The ANTEX Asia Business Matching Program further enables one-on-one meetings between buyers and suppliers, encouraging long-term partnerships and market expansion.
Grace Mak, Founder of MGT Expo Planning, commented:
“ANTEX Asia 2025 is more than an exhibition — it’s a collaborative platform where knowledge, technology, and partnerships converge. By bringing together leading associations, manufacturers, and buyers, we aim to foster learning, connection, and growth that will define the future of nonwovens in Asia.”
Join the Industry — Free Entry for Trade Visitors
ANTEX Asia 2025 runs until 31 October 2025 and welcomes all trade visitors free of charge. Entry is available on-site with a business card.
For the full program and exhibitor list, visit www.antexasia.com.
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