27/08/2026
AATCC Textile Week 2026 TEXATHON at AUST: Competitions, Fashion Show and National Textile Job Fair
The AATCC AUST Student Chapter is set to organize AATCC Textile Week 2026 – TEXATHON, a three-day flagship event designed to bring together innovation, creativity, technical excellence and industry collaboration in Bangladesh's textile and apparel sector.
The event will be held from 15 to 17 August 2026 at the Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology (AUST) campus, under the theme “Weave Ideas. Innovate Futures.” Life Textile Pvt. Ltd. has joined the event as the Title Sponsor.
TEXATHON aims to create a strong bridge between academia and industry by providing students with opportunities to demonstrate their skills, solve real-world challenges, exchange knowledge and connect with industry professionals.
The event will feature several technical, creative and business-based competitions, including The Brand Canvas – T-Shirt Design Competition, TexIntel – Textile Quiz Competition, Fabric Structure Analysis & Design (FSAD), TexNovation – Idea Display Competition, Ad Weave – Ad Making Competition, and The Industry Strategy – Business Case Competition.
In addition to the competitive segments, TEXATHON 2026 will feature three special attractions. Threads & Strokes – A Textile Art Exhibition will provide a platform for participants to showcase textile-based artworks and creative expressions. The Runway – Innovation in Threads Fashion Show will highlight innovative design concepts, textile applications and contemporary fashion on the runway.
Another major highlight will be the AUST National Textile Job Fair, scheduled for 16–17 August 2026 at the AUST campus. The job fair will be sponsored by Auko-Tex Group and will create opportunities for third- and fourth-year students as well as recent graduates to connect directly with leading organizations and industry professionals.
Participating organizations at the job fair include Life Textile Pvt. Ltd., Intelect Consultancy, Coats Bangladesh, Zain Global and Fortis Group, alongside Auko-Tex Group as the Title Sponsor.
According to the organizers, TEXATHON is not only focused on selecting competition winners. The broader objective is to create a platform where ideas can evolve into impactful solutions, talent can meet opportunity, and future textile leaders can begin their professional journeys.
By combining competitions, art, fashion, innovation and career opportunities, AATCC Textile Week 2026 – TEXATHON is expected to become a major gathering for textile students and young professionals in Bangladesh.
Event Details:
📅 15–17 August 2026
📍 AUST Campus
🎯 Theme: Weave Ideas. Innovate Futures.
🏢 Organized by: AATCC AUST Student Chapter
🏆 Title Sponsor: Life Textile Pvt. Ltd.
AUST National Textile Job Fair:
📅 16–17 August 2026
📍 AUST Campus
🏆 Title Sponsor: Auko-Tex Group
AATCC Textile Week 2026 – TEXATHON: Where Ideas Meet Innovation, Talent Meets Opportunity.