Europe's traditional textile hubs have declined, and countries like India are positioning themselves to dominate the fast‑growing market for technical textiles — materials used in cars, aircraft, construction and even space technology.

Researchers in Germany are developing innovations such as textile‑reinforced concrete and optoelectronic fibers, while Indian companies are scaling these technologies for industrial use. With governments investing heavily and new applications emerging, the race for leadership in the trillion‑dollar textile sector is accelerating.