#ITM 2024

2024-04-25

Providing Turkey's visa facilitation will make ITM 2024 a global destination

Leading textile machinery manufacturers, global industry investors and professional visitors will meet at ITM 2024 to see the latest textile technologies. The fact that the textile manufacturers of the countries that have visa problems when travelling to Europe will not have this problem when coming to Istanbul will increase the number of exhibitors and visitors of ITM 2024 Exhibition.

The countdown has started for ITM 2024 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, one of the most important organisations in the world in its field. ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will open its doors to its visitors at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between 4-8 June 2024; will host textile technology leaders from all over the world in Istanbul for 5 days. Global sector investors and professional visitors will flush to ITM 2024 Exhibition to see the latest technologies closely.

The visa agreement between Turkey and many countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Iran, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, which are the shining stars of the textile world with their great potential and production power, will be effective in increasing the number of visitors. Textile manufacturers of countries that have visa problems when travelling to Europe will be able to obtain their visas by applying to the Consulates of the Republic of Turkey in their countries.

?stanbul offers great convenience to visitors in terms of transport and accommodation

On the other hand; the fact that the exhibition is held in Istanbul, which is geographically the closest point connecting the countries to each other, turns ITM 2024 Exhibition into a centre of attraction for both exhibitors and visitors. Located within a 3-hour flight distance to the world's major trade centres, Istanbul provides easy access to both the surrounding provinces and neighbouring countries by air, sea and land. The fact that Turkish Airlines flies to a total of 340 different destinations in 129 countries is also effective in making Istanbul easily accessible. In addition to European countries; Investors from the Middle East, North Africa, Turkic Republics and Balkan countries will be able to reach Istanbul after a 3-hour flight and visit the ITM 2024 Exhibition.

In addition, Istanbul offers great convenience to exhibitors and visitors coming for the exhibition with its accommodation facilities. Thanks to the proximity of the hotels to the fairgrounds, visitors coming to ITM 2024 from Turkey and abroad will not have any difficulty in terms of accommodation.

Growth of the technical textile sector ?ncreased ?nterest in HIGHTEX 2024 exhibition

HIGHTEX, Turkey's first and only exhibition on the subject, will be held simultaneously with ITM 2024 between 4-8 June. HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition, where nonwoven products, raw materials used in production and the latest technologies will be exhibited; will not only provide participants with opportunities for cooperation and networking, but also provide the opportunity to learn the latest trends, develop innovative products and strategies for the future.

HIGHTEX 2024, which is expected to reach a record occupancy rate as a result of the demand from the leading manufacturers of the sector and new entrepreneurs, will accelerate the technical textile and nonwoven sector.

Technical textiles, which are used extensively in various areas of our daily lives from home to automobile, from clothing to agriculture, from highways to hospitals, are seen as a sector that is constantly growing strongly and promising for the future, unlike the traditional textile and ready-to-wear sectors. The share of technical textiles in the traditional textile sector has reached 45-50%. This situation is also reflected in the research results. According to a report by Grand View Research Inc.; the global technical textiles market size is expected to reach USD 272.33 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.7%.

HIGHTEX 2024 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition, which has become more important as technical textiles take up more space in all areas of our lives, attracts great interest from companies. The high demand for HIGHTEX 2024 also shows the strong growth of the sector, the future of the technical textile industry and the importance given to innovation. Indeed, technical textiles and nonwovens will be integrated into more industries and living spaces in the future. HIGHTEX 2024 Exhibition will be an important platform for those who want to accelerate this integration process and shape the future of the industry.

The Address of innovation and investment in textile technologies: ITM 2026

Sales for ITM 2026, one of the world’s most comprehensive and prestigious exhibitions in textile technologies, are continuing at full steam. The record number of exhibitors and visitors achieved at ITM 2024 once again proved the industry’s confidence and the commercial success of the exhibition; meanwhile, the strong interest shown in ITM 2026, to be held on 9-13 June 2026, has far exceeded expectations.

Fruitful discussions and an attention-grabbing innovation showcase

At this year's ITM, the KARL MAYER GROUP once again demonstrated that it is a reliable partner for its customers, especially in difficult times. At this year's trade fair, the majority of visitors came from Turkey. In particular, the number of trade visitors from North Africa and Central Asia was lower than usual. Nevertheless, the KARL MAYER GROUP trade fair team was able to report successes.

Georg Stausberg, a veteran of the textile machinery industry, takes over as Rieter Group CEO

Georg Stausberg, one of the most experienced executives in the international textile machinery industry, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rieter Group with immediate effect from 4 November 2026. With more than three decades of industry experience and a long-standing leadership career at Barmag, Stausberg brings extensive technological expertise, international market knowledge and an established network across the global textile industry to his new position.

Jeanologia and BCome connect factory data with Life Cycle Assessment and Digital Product Passports

A new white paper by EIM by Jeanologia and BCome demonstrates how primary environmental data from denim finishing processes can be integrated into a garment's Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and prepared for use in a Digital Product Passport (DPP). A comparative case study highlights significant improvements at the production stage while also showing how these translate into the environmental performance of the finished garment.

Inside the Making connects denim and sportswear supply chains at Ecomondo 2026

Six European companies are joining forces at Ecomondo 2026 in Rimini to demonstrate how different stages of denim and sportswear production are interconnected. The new initiative, Inside the Making, highlights the importance of cooperation across the textile supply chain in addressing sustainability challenges, from reducing resource consumption to improving transparency and the reliability of environmental claims.

EDANA welcomes definitive EU anti-dumping measures on Chinese PET spunbond

EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has welcomed the European Commission's decision to impose definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of PET spunbond originating in China. The association considers the measures an important step towards restoring fair competition and safeguarding European industrial capacity.