Technical, functionalized textiles

The Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI) has been a strong innovation partner for its customers since it was founded 30 years ago. STFI's work focuses on the areas of technical textiles, nonwovens, lightweight textile construction, functionalization and recycling.

Cetex is the research institute in Germany for new technologies and machines in textile and processing machine construction. Its activities focus on research, development and design of technologies for technical textiles and textile-based composites suitable for large-scale production.

The Institute of Textile Machinery and High-Performance Materials Technology (ITM) at Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden) is one of the world's leading university research institutes in the field of textile and clothing technology.

Saxony's textile industry can look back on more than 200 years of tradition. Its unique selling proposition to this day - the almost closed textile value chain from the fiber to the end product. Technical, functionalized textiles account for over 60% of the industry's turnover.

Saxony is the cradle of German mechanical engineering. For around 200 years, globally sought-after textile, machine tools and printing machines have come from the region. Even today, Saxony is a top location for global players such as Siemens, NILES-SIMMONS, Starrag and Koenig & Bauer.

With six vehicle, engine and battery plants operated by Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, "Autoland Saxony" is one of the top 5 automotive locations in Germany. Every eighth car and 40% of all fully electric cars built in Germany are "Made in Saxony".

The predominantly medium-sized supplier landscape in Saxony is a reliable partner to major aircraft manufacturers and is involved in major international projects such as the A350 program. Its core competencies are lightweight components, testing and sensor technology and aircraft conversion.

Saxony has stood for innovation in the rail sector for more than 175 years. Since then, Saxony has developed into a leading rail technology location and is one of the top 3 centers of the industry in Germany.