Nonwoven Tech Africa Nairobi

Nonwoven Tech Africa is a specialised trade fair for the nonwoven and hygiene industries and is recognised as one of the leading platforms for innovation, technology and business networking within this sector across the African continent. The term nonwoven refers to engineered textile materials that, unlike woven or knitted fabrics, are produced by bonding fibres together rather than by weaving or knitting. Today, nonwoven materials are used across a wide range of industries, including hygiene and medical products, automotive manufacturing, construction, agriculture and packaging.

Held every three years at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, the exhibition is organised by Radeecal Communications, a company specialising in international trade fairs that brings together manufacturers, technology providers, suppliers and buyers from forward-looking industrial sectors. With its strong focus on the African market, Nonwoven Tech Africa provides an important platform for investment, technology transfer and the development of new business partnerships in a region experiencing growing demand for advanced nonwoven and hygiene solutions.

The exhibition covers the entire nonwoven industry value chain. Visitors can explore state-of-the-art production equipment, converting and processing technologies, as well as machinery for the finishing and surface treatment of nonwoven materials. The product range also includes raw materials such as fibres, binders, resins and additives, alongside innovative solutions for the manufacture of hygiene products, medical textiles, technical nonwovens and sustainable packaging. Further exhibits showcase applications for the construction sector, including geotextiles and insulation materials, agricultural nonwovens for crop and soil protection, components for the automotive industry, and household products such as mattresses, upholstered furniture, carpets and cleaning textiles. The exhibition is further complemented by tissue and wipes products, including toilet tissue, facial tissues, and household and industrial wipes.

Among the event's key highlights are the presentation of new machinery and manufacturing technologies, live demonstrations of advanced production processes, expert presentations by leading international specialists, and extensive opportunities for professional networking between manufacturers, investors and buyers. Particular emphasis is placed on fostering new business relationships and showcasing the latest technological innovations.

Exhibitors represent a broad spectrum of industries, including machinery and plant engineering, nonwoven manufacturing, raw material production, chemicals, packaging technology, medical technology, hygiene products, construction, agriculture and automotive supply. The exhibition is exclusively open to trade visitors, including manufacturers of nonwoven and hygiene products, machinery manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, buyers, engineers, production managers and senior decision-makers from industry, healthcare, construction, agriculture and other end-user sectors.

The Sarit Expo Centre is one of East Africa's most modern exhibition and convention venues. Located in the Westlands district, close to Nairobi's city centre, it is easily accessible from both Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport by taxi, shuttle service or via the city's well-developed road network. Its modern facilities, wide choice of nearby hotels and central location make the venue an ideal meeting place for international exhibitors and trade professionals.

The third edition of the Nonwoven Tech Africa takes place on 3 days from Thur., 20.08.2026 to Sat., 22.08.2026 in Nairobi.