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Technologies that shape the garment industry meet at Garment Tech Istanbul exhibition

The countdown has begun for the Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, the most comprehensive meeting point of the garment and ready-to-wear industry. Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, where strategies that will shape the future of the sector will be determined, new technologies will be introduced and international collaborations will be established, will be a lifeline for the textile and ready-to-wear sector with both the number of visitors and the business volume it will create.


The ready-to-wear and garment sector, which has a significant share in Turkiye's exports, will come together at the Garment Tech Istanbul Garment, Embroidery Machines Spare Parts and Sub-Industry Exhibition to be held at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) between June 25-28. The latest technologies used in all stages of the production processes, from sewing to embroidery, from cutting to ironing systems, from packaging to denim, will be exhibited at the Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition.

Companies will vave the opportunity to modernize their production processes

The exhibition, which will host professional visitors and global buyers in Istanbul for 4 days, will announce Turkiye's leadership in garment and ready-to-wear to the whole world and will be the center of innovation. Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, where innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence-supported production systems, automatic sewing, embroidery, cutting and spreading machines, automation systems, ironing and pressing solutions and packaging systems will be exhibited, will shed light on the garment technologies of the future. The exhibition will provide companies operating in the garment and ready-to-wear sector with the opportunity to modernize their production processes and gain competitive advantage.

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Turkiye's textile and ready-to-wear sector has been experiencing a serious recession due to economic difficulties, especially in the last two years. The Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition will be a turning point for the sector to rise again during this difficult period. The world's and Turkiye's leading ready-to-wear technology manufacturers will have the opportunity to come together with global buyers, establish new business connections and bring dynamism to the sector. The companies participating in the exhibition, which will be equipped with innovative machinery and production systems, will have the chance to increase their export volumes and gain a stronger position in global markets.

Bringing professional visitors and global buyers together

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition will host professional visitors, investors and global buyers not only from Turkiye but also from all over the world. Industry professionals coming from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Balkans will witness the latest technologies up close and have the opportunity to establish international business connections. Especially for companies aiming to make machinery investments and expand their facilities, the exhibition will provide a perfect platform to choose the right equipment and communicate directly with suppliers. Investors will make new machinery purchases to strengthen their production processes and increase their efficiency.

It will move Istanbul to the center of garment and ready-to-wear trade

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition also stands out with its geographical advantage. Istanbul, which connects the continents of Europe and Asia, makes the exhibition accessible to global visitors thanks to its strategic location. The city's modern transportation infrastructure, worldwide air connections and visa exemption agreements with many countries greatly facilitate international participation.

Professional visitors from all over the world continue to apply for online invitations to discover the latest technologies in the sector and establish collaborations. Thousands of people from more than 70 countries, including India, China, Pakistan, Tunisia, Iran, Sierra Leona, Ghana, Germany, Italy, England and Hong Kong, have completed their online invitation applications. The exhibition, which is set to break records with thousands of professional visitors, will once again position Istanbul as the center of the global garment and ready-to-wear trade. This strong interaction will provide a better understanding of the needs of the sector in different geographies and will pave the way for more targeted collaborations.



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