Frankfurt establishes its function within Germany’s wider fashion industry as a knowledge hub as well as a prime meeting point for businesses operating within fashion and textile manufacturing. The centre of Frankfurt’s fashion industry is Messe Frankfurt, which has spent years developing a brand new platform, whose mission is to lay out emerging trends and innovation within textiles and fashion. The Texpertise Network will bring together leading international trade fairs such as Heimtextil, Techtextil, Texprocess, Texworld and Intertextile, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest developments across the entire textile value chain. The network will focus on four key areas: • Sustainability: Messe Frankfurt is committed to promoting sustainable practices in the textile industry. Texpertise Network will showcase the latest innovations in sustainable materials, production processes and design. • Digitalization: The textile and fashion industries are rapidly embracing digital technologies. Texpertise Network will explore how digital technologies can be used to improve efficiency, communication and customer engagement. • Globalization: The textile and fashion industries are increasingly global. Texpertise Network will provide a platform for businesses to connect with partners and customers from around the world. • Innovation: Texpertise Network will serve as a platform for the launch of new products, technologies and ideas. The first Texpertise Network event was held in Frankfurt in February 2023. The event featured a series of exhibitions, conferences, workshops and networking opportunities. Messe Frankfurt is also committed to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Texpertise Network will play a key role in this effort by raising awareness of the SDGs and promoting sustainable practices in the textile and fashion industries. A spokesperson for Messe Frankfurt has stated that the objective behind the platform was to push Messe Frankfurt in a leadership role as a driver of innovation and sustainability in the textile and fashion industries.