#ITM 2022

2020-01-09

Due to the high demand for ITM 2020, efforts to additional new halls continue

The ITM 2020 Exhibition, which has reached full occupancy rate in almost all of the halls, continues to attract great interest from the world textile technology manufacturers.

The ITM 2020, which will be held on 2020 from June 2 to 6, will be organized by Teknik Fairs Inc. and TÜYAP Tüm Fuarc?l?k Yap?m Inc. in partnership and with cooperation of TEMSAD (Textile Machinery and Accessories Industrialists’Association) is awaiting with great enthusiasm by its exhibitors and visitors.

It is already clear that the ITM Exhibition, which set a record in terms of both the number of exhibitors and visitors in 2018, will continue its success in the next year. Due to the intense demand for ITM 2020, which continues to grow by increasing the number and space of the exhibitors, there is no more empty space in some halls.

Additional list prepared due to heavy demand

As the pre-reservation are approaching 100% occupancy, an additional list has been created for the purpose of evaluating new requests to ITM 2020.

In this list, there are many exhibitors who want to make a reservation. Due to lack of space in some halls, work was started to open new areas.

ITM 2020 prepares to keep the pulse of the textile industry

ITM is one of the world's most important exhibition in the region and is the best venue for the textile market to meet with investors since it acts as a bridge between the western and eastern countries and is held in Turkey, a textile hub.

ITM exhibitions, which have turned into a textile technology show with the participation and visits of hundreds of manufacturers that develops leading technologies for textile sector and global investors are also preparing to keep the pulse of the sector next year.

Intense interest in HIGHTEX 2020

HIGHTEX 2020, which will be held for the 8th time with simultaneously ITM 2020 Exhibition, attracts great interest from its participants. Applications for the HIGHTEX 2020, which has reached full occupancy rate in almost all the halls, continue.

At the exhibition, where meet technical textile technologies and nonwoven industry leaders; technical textile, nonwoven raw materials, intermediate products and final goods and production technologies will be introduced. HIGHTEX 2020 Exhibition, which attracted great attention, will be witness many collaborations for five days.

ITM 2024 opened its doors with record visitors from 74 countries

Bringing together textile technology leaders, global investors and professional visitors from all over the world, ITM 2024 Exhibition opened its doors with a record number of exhibitors and visitors from 74 countries. Having attracted thousands of international visitors on the first day of the exhibition, ITM 2024 is preparing to break new records in terms of company diversity, number of exhibitors and visitors.

ITM 2024 is open

ITM 2024 Exhibition, one of the most important meeting points of textile technology leaders, opens its doors. ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will bring together textile technology manufacturers, global investors and professional visitors from all over the world, will accelerate the economy with the billion euro business volume it will create thanks to machine sales and new collaborations.

ITM 2024 preparing to break new records with the number of exhibitors and visitors

The countdown has started for ITM 2024, one of the most important meeting points of textile technology leaders. ITM 2024, which will bring together technology manufacturers, global investors and professional visitors from all over the world, is preparing to break new records with the diversity of exhibitors, visitor profile and the business volume it creates.

“Action helps us change what we do!”

DAY 0 takes place deliberately before PERFORMANCE DAYS begins. It is conceived as a space for reflection, dialogue and active engagement — a moment to pause before the fair, rethink established systems and address sustainability not as a trend, but as a fundamental transformation challenge. Under the guiding metaphor “Turn the Tap Off”, DAY 0 focuses on root causes rather than symptoms, systemic change rather than isolated solutions, and collective responsibility rather than individual silos.

Pets in fashion: functional and sustainable textiles find new market at Intertextile Apparel

China’s pet economy is booming, especially amongst younger generations, and pet apparel – from designer outfits to functional garments – was a RMB 3.5 billion (over USD 500 million) market in 2024, growing more than 20% annually¹. To help exhibitors harness this trend, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2026 will launch the Pet Boutique, presenting a range of innovative, sustainable materials that prioritise both functionality and comfort for pets.

VAUDE eliminates PFAS from all products

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are now detectable worldwide – in drinking water, soil and the human body. These so-called “forever chemicals” are considered hazardous to health and potentially carcinogenic, as they do not break down and remain in the environment permanently. Despite these risks, PFAS are still used in a wide range of products. More than 15 years ago, VAUDE made a strategic decision to gradually eliminate PFAS from all product categories.

Lenzing AG to become majority owner of TreeToTextile AB and accelerates industrialization of new fibers

The Lenzing Group is taking another strategic milestone by acquiring a controlling majority in the Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB. This step strengthens Lenzing’s position as a leading provider of sustainable, wood‑based specialty fibers and expands its innovation pipeline with a highly scalable, patent‑protected technology platform. The transaction is executed through the issuance of new shares.