Futurotextiles combines science, technology and art to textile manufacturing universe destined to different productive areas such as architecture, biotechnology, medicine, sports, transportation and electronics up to the aerospace industry, offering a detailed overview on the latest developments in fibers and the most innovative applications of textiles outside the traditional world of fashion.

Organized in 2006 as part of Lille3000 events, the exhibition organized by lille3000 and curated by Caroline David comes to Prato after being in Istanbul (2007), Bangkok (2009), Shanghai (2010), Barcelona and Cordoba (2011) thanks to the support of ACTE- European Textile Cities Association and the contribution of Regione Toscana.

The exhibition is organized in eight specific sections that want to present, with the support of informative materials, interactive spots and multimedia tools, the different applications and potential uses of tissues. Within the exhibition path are presented innovative proposals for the interior design (Hometex), futuristic creations of fashion designers (Clothtex), new composite textile materials created for transport sector (Mobiletex) and architectural "textile" projects (Buildtex), as well that protective fabrics (Protex) and ones used in agriculture and medicine (Geotex and Medtex).

Special features of this edition of the exhibition: the enhancement of high-tech fabrics developed by Prato textile district companies which made the Research in specialist areas their manufacturing excellence.

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 10am - 3pm
Sat: 10am - 7pm
Sun: 3pm - 7pm
Closed on Tuesday