#ITM 2024

2024-06-05

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.

The opening ceremony of ITM 2024 International Textile Machinery Exhibition and HIGHTEX 2024 Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition, organized by Teknik Fair Inc. and Tüyap Tüm Fuarcilik Yapim A.S. in cooperation with TEMSAD between June 4-8, was held at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center.

High Interest to ITM 2024 from Sector Unions and Associations

The opening ceremony was attended by the presidents of associations and unions from Turkey and around the world, as well as senior executives of many local and foreign companies. Necip Güney, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Teknik Fairs, stated that although it was the first day of the fair, they were very happy that international visitors from 74 countries came to ITM 2024 Exhibition. Stating that thousands of professional visitors and global investors will visit ITM 2024 Exhibition for 5 days, Güney said, “The interest shown in our exhibition on the first day made us and our exhibitors very happy. The intense interest shows that we will host thousands of international visitors from Europe to Asia, from the Middle East to North Africa, from Turkic Republics to the Balkans. We manage ITM Exhibitions with a professional team of approximately 1000 people. The increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors every year shows that our efforts have not been in vain. I would like to thank all our industry stakeholders and teammates who contributed to this success. I would also like to express my gratitude to our valuable exhibitors and visitors who came from miles away to witness this great meeting in our country.”

Textile Technology Leaders Make Their World Launches at ITM 2024

ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will last for five days at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center; will host the world launches of leading brands in the field of textile technology. Aiming to create a billion-euro business volume with machine sales and new collaborations, ITM 2024 will accelerate the textile machinery industry.

Organized with the motto 'Discover the Future' this year, ITM 2024 Exhibition will offer an unmissable opportunity for those who want to discover the latest innovations in the sector, establish new business contacts and shape the textile world of the future together. Delegations and global textile investors from many countries where textiles are active such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, India and Egypt will prefer ITM 2024 Exhibition. Company owners who will be able to get information from experts about the technologies they will use in their factories will develop their products and direct their investments.

Sustainable Denim Technologies at ITM 2024

The 'Denim Technologies Special Section', which will enable companies in the denim sector to introduce their sustainable innovations and latest technologies to the whole world, will guide customers and brands looking for reliable information on sustainable products. The specialized hall, where the latest technologies for the sector will be exhibited; will also offer a great opportunity for its visitors.

Technical Textiles of the Future at HIGHTEX 2024

HIGHTEX 2024 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition, the first and only exhibition of its kind in Turkey, is organized simultaneously with ITM 2024. HIGHTEX 2024, which hosts nonwoven products, raw materials used in production and the latest technologies in the field of technical textiles, will accelerate the technical textile industry thanks to new collaborations. HIGHTEX 2024 will showcase a wide range of products from medical textiles produced with advanced technology to high-performance materials used in the aviation and automotive industry, from hygiene products to innovative solutions developed for the agriculture and food industry.

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.

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.

Reju opens its first R&D Center in the U.S. in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Reju, the company specializing in textile regeneration, today announced the opening of a Research and Development (R&D) Center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, the company's first proprietary research center in North America. Located within Technip Energies' existing Advanced Materials and Catalysts research center, the lab will allow Reju to accelerate the rollout of its recycling technologies and develop its next-generation circular solutions.

Itema reaffirms its commitment to the Syrian textile industry at NasTex 2026

From July 18th to 21st, Itema will exhibit at NasTex at the Damascus Fairground (Hall 11 – Stand C02), marking its return to one of the Middle East’s historically significant textile markets. Itema will showcase advanced weaving technology designed to support the competitiveness and technological evolution of Syrian manufacturers and announces a new partnership with Growfast Agency as the sole agent of Itema in Syria.

KARL MAYER's HKS 2-SE Expands Possibilities for Premium Stretch WARP KNITS

Warp knitted fabrics with a woven look are more in demand than ever in the fashion and apparel industries. Stretch WARP KNITS, in particular, impress with their freedom of movement, breathability, and virtually wrinkle-free wear – thereby opening up new style worlds such as smart casual or business casual. When it comes to the highly efficient production of premium-quality stretch WARP KNITS, the HKS 2-SE has long been the machine of choice. KARL MAYER’s best-selling tricot machine produces standard elastic fabrics characterized by high gauges, smooth, delicate surfaces, and a soft hand feel.