Once every three years INDEX trade fair connects the global nonwoven community in Geneva at the most critical industry summit in Europe. From 21st to 24th April 2026 over 9 000 international visitors from 100 countries will gather at the halls of Palexpo to discover leading innovations, novice designers and thought-leaders setting the dominating trends in the sector.
Representatives from a wide spad of nonwoven-related industries will come to INDEX 2026, including automotive, filtration, packaging, building, civil engineering, hygiene, medical* and others. Numerous Exhibitor Product Presentations will display the latest innovations from the global nonwoven industry. The showcase is supplemented with a comprehensive ancillary programme opening up excellent networking opportunities essential for businesses that aim to get ahead of the competition.
One of the highlights of the INDEX 2026 ancillary programme is the INDEX Seminars offering a valuable synthesis of the latest innovations shaping the market’s future. Being the largest nonwoven exhibition, INDEX covers everything from nonwoven machinery, adhesives, binders, chemicals and composites to surface treatments and waste-handling equipment. During the four days of the expo, students, researchers, and CEOs can meet, present and search for solutions in R&D and sustainable application and production of nonwovens.
Booking your accommodation for INDEX 2026 with ExpoBeds is easy and quick. Hotels near Palexpo will be in high demand during the expo’s dates. Luckily the ExpoBeds booking service offers exclusive discounted rates to fair participants. Browse the hotels listed on our website or contact us with details about your budget, group size and location preferences to receive a hand-picked list of all available properties for INDEX 2026 dates matching your requirements. Contact us today.
Information
The gathering place for the nonwovens industry is INDEX in Geneva. Its 4 days in Palexpo are eagerly awaited by professionals from approximately 100 nations, as the trade show takes place once in 3 years and the potential for networking, new discoveries and business deals is immense.
Exhibitors who take part in INDEX Geneva give it positive feedback, with over 95% of them expressing their satisfaction. The event attracts more than 500 exhibitors and over 10,000 trade visitors. The next nonwovens exhibition shapes up to be a must-attend meeting for all related sectors.
Past editions
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| Exhibitors | 666 | 14 | 652 |
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| Exhibitors | 586 | 16 | 570 |
| Visitors | 12,503 | 948 | 11,555 |
What makes it special
INDEX combines several valuable benefits - a wide range of services and products across the nonwovens market, the right conditions for buyers to meet the right suppliers, an overview of the latest innovations and cost-reducing solutions plus informative content through conferences, seminars, lectures, workshops and presentations.
The exhibition clearly shows the progress of the industry and the increasing diversity of its applications. During INDEX nonwovens can be seen in the context of 6 sectors: Filtration, Geotextiles and civil engineering, Hygiene and cleaning, Medical: infection prevention, Transportation, Packaging.
Meanwhile, the show’s special features like the Innovation Lab demonstrate the advantages of nonwovens when it comes to sustainability, adaptability and functionality.
Quick info
| Organiser: | Palexpo SA |
| Founded: | 1973 |
| Frequency: | every 3 years |
| Next Edition: | INDEX 2029 |
| Sectors: | Textiles | Fabrics and home textiles | Textile and clothing machinery |
| Website: | INDEX official website |
| Visitors: | Tickets for INDEX |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
- 500+ exhibitors from 44 countries
- 23,821 sq m of exhibition area
- 10 300+ in person and online visitors
- 14 Swiss exhibitors in 2017
Next editions
INDEX 2029
Palexpo
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