ITM Exhibition: The Global Stage for Textile Technologies and Machinery

The ITM Exhibition is one of the major international events in the field of textile machinery and technologies, held in Istanbul, Türkiye. The exhibition brings together a broad range of textile industry technologies in one venue, covering processes from fibre preparation and spinning to weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing, finishing, and automation.

Over the years, ITM has developed into a platform for introducing new machinery, observing equipment in practical operation, facilitating negotiations between manufacturers and buyers, and establishing business connections between textile companies and technology suppliers.

The significance of the exhibition extends beyond the Turkish market. Istanbul's strategic position at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East has made ITM a notable international event for textile machinery manufacturers, investors, technology suppliers, and industry professionals.

History of Textile Machinery Exhibitions in Türkiye
The foundations of textile machinery exhibitions in Türkiye date back to the 1980s. As the capacity and potential of the Turkish textile industry expanded, specialized exhibitions provided the industry with opportunities to become familiar with new technologies and demonstrated the capabilities of Turkish manufacturers to the international market.

During the 1990s, two organizations played important roles in the development of textile machinery exhibitions in Türkiye.
The first was TÜYAP, one of the leading organizations in the Turkish exhibition industry, with extensive experience, organizational capabilities, exhibition infrastructure, and an established international reputation.
Alongside TÜYAP, Teknik Fuarcılık A.Ş., with its specialized activities in textile publications and exhibitions, played an important communication role between the Turkish textile industry and the global market.
Building on the knowledge and experience it had accumulated over 30 years, Teknik Fuarcılık became a recognized name in industrial exhibitions during the 1990s and organized textile machinery exhibitions under various titles.
These events connected textile manufacturers with the latest technologies, creating opportunities for international cooperation and strengthening Teknik Fuarcılık's position among industrial exhibition organizers in Türkiye.
During the same period, TÜYAP also played an important role in the development of the industry by organizing textile machinery exhibitions. Its large exhibition spaces, suitable infrastructure, and international network of participants facilitated stronger connections between Turkish manufacturers and global markets.
As a result, Türkiye gradually became an important regional hub for textile machinery exhibitions.

The Formation of ITM: Cooperation Between TÜYAP and Teknik Fuarcılık
In 2003, TÜYAP and Teknik Fuarcılık A.Ş. brought together their expertise in exhibition organization and specialized textile industry knowledge under a single brand, ITM – International Textile Machinery Exhibition.
This cooperation marked a new chapter for the exhibition industry in Türkiye as well as for the international textile machinery market.
The ITM Exhibition is organized through the cooperation of Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. and Teknik Fuarcılık A.Ş. Over the years, it has developed into one of the internationally recognized exhibitions for textile technologies.
The exhibition covers a broad range of textile manufacturing processes, from spinning and weaving to knitting machinery, dyeing, finishing, digital printing, and technologies related to textile production.
For this reason, ITM can be regarded as a platform where new technologies and solutions for the textile industry can be observed alongside one another.

 Why Is ITM Important for the Textile Industry?
For textile industry professionals, a machinery exhibition is not simply a place to view equipment. Technology comparison, machinery performance evaluation, discussions with manufacturers, familiarization with new solutions, and the assessment of potential business opportunities are also important aspects of such events.
At each edition of ITM, more than 1,000 manufacturers present their latest machinery and systems in operation. This enables professional visitors to examine equipment at close range and become familiar with technologies used in industrial production lines.
Different sectors of the textile industry are represented at ITM, providing an opportunity to examine a broad production technology chain within a single event.

Key areas represented at the exhibition include:
* Fibre preparation and spinning
* Weaving
* Knitting
* Dyeing
* Finishing
* Textile printing
* Digital printing
* Garment machinery
* Automation
* Control systems
* Digital technologies
* Laboratory and quality-control equipment
* Auxiliary machinery and equipment
* Spare parts

ITM: Showcasing New Textile Industry Technologies
One of the key features of ITM is the presentation of machinery and technologies used in the development and modernization of textile production lines.
Across different editions of the exhibition, technologies related to automation, artificial intelligence, digitalization, improved energy efficiency, and more environmentally compatible production have been introduced.
For manufacturers looking to modernize production lines or increase production capacity, exhibitions such as ITM provide an opportunity to establish direct contact with manufacturers and evaluate different technological solutions.
At the same time, machinery and technology suppliers can use the event to establish connections with manufacturers, investors, and textile industry professionals from different countries.

Istanbul: A Bridge Connecting Textile Markets
One of the important factors contributing to ITM's international position is the location of Istanbul.
Istanbul is situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and therefore provides convenient access to a range of markets. This geographical position has helped ITM extend beyond the Turkish textile industry and attract a significant number of international exhibitors and visitors.
For investors and manufacturers, participation in Istanbul can provide an opportunity to establish direct connections with technology suppliers and companies active in different markets.
For this reason, ITM can be considered a significant international event for exploring textile machinery technologies.

 ITM Records in 2024
The development of the ITM Exhibition in recent years has been accompanied by an increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors.

In 2024, ITM set a new record with 1,385 exhibitors from 71 countries and 66,200 visitors from 99 countries.
These figures demonstrate the international scale of the event and the participation of textile companies and professionals from a wide range of countries.

TM 2026: More Than 48,000 Professional Visitors
The 2026 edition of ITM was also held with broad international participation.
According to the figures announced for ITM 2026:
* 48,257 professional visitors from 105 countries
* 25,576 domestic visitors
* 22,681 international visitors
* More than 1,000 companies and company representatives from 59 countries
* 110,000 square metres of exhibition space
During the five-day exhibition, machinery sales, investment negotiations, and international business meetings took place across different sectors.
Interest in the following edition was also evident during ITM 2026. Some participating companies requested exhibition space for the 2028 edition, and initial reservations were made.

Countries Represented at ITM 2026
According to the announced information, companies and participants from a wide range of countries attended ITM 2026.
The 20 leading participating countries were:
Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Foreign trade delegations from Syria, Egypt, Bangladesh, India, Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Uzbekistan, Ethiopia, Spain, and Poland also attended the event.
Additional international delegations from Pakistan, Iran, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Indonesia, China, Bulgaria, Belarus, Austria, Portugal, Turkmenistan, and Serbia were also present at the exhibition.

ITM 2028: The Next Edition of the Textile Machinery Exhibition
Prparations for the 38th International Textile Machinery Exhibition, ITM 2028, have already begun.
ITM 2028 will be held from 13 to 17 June 2028 at the TÜYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center in Istanbul.
The edition is expected to bring together textile machinery manufacturers, technology suppliers, textile producers, investors, and industry professionals in Türkiye.
Sales of exhibition space for ITM 2028 began in June 2026. According to the organizers’ announcement, demand for exhibition space has been significant from the early stages.

30 September 2026 Deadline for Participation Applications for ITM 2028
The organizers of ITM 2028 have asked companies interested in participating in the exhibition to finalize their participation applications no later than 30 September 2026.
The purpose of this deadline is to allow companies to benefit from the announced participation conditions and increase their ability to retain their current position or select their preferred location at the exhibition.
Given the volume of initial requests, companies that postpone registration may have less flexibility in selecting exhibition space at a later stage.
For machinery manufacturers, booth location can be an important consideration when planning their participation, particularly when a company intends to demonstrate machinery in operation or participate in a specialized hall related to its technology.

What Technologies Will Be Presented at ITM 2028?
ITM covers a broad range of textile industry technologies, and the 2028 edition will also encompass various stages of the textile production chain.

Weaving Preparation and Knitting Machinery
This section includes warp and weft preparation machinery, flat and circular knitting machines, hosiery machinery, embroidery machines, quilting machinery, auxiliary machinery, spare parts, and accessories.

Textile Printing and Dyeing Machinery
This section includes textile printing machinery, digital textile printing machinery, dyeing and textile printing machinery, chemicals, auxiliary machinery, spare parts, and accessories.

Fibre Preparation and Spinning Machinery
This group includes cotton and fibre preparation machinery, spinning preparation machinery, spinning machines, winding, twisting, and texturing equipment.

Machinery and technologies for nonwoven textiles, auxiliary machinery, spare parts, and related equipment are also included in this field.

Weaving Preparation and Weaving Machinery
This section includes weaving preparation machinery, weaving machines, tufting and carpet-weaving machinery, narrow-fabric weaving machinery, rope and cord manufacturing machinery, auxiliary machinery, spare parts, and accessories.

Dyeing and Finishing Machinery
Machinery for yarn and fabric dyeing and finishing, washing, bleaching and drying equipment, folding and rolling machinery, textile chemicals, and laboratory equipment are among the technologies included in this section.

Quality-control systems, CAD/CAM/CIM systems and automation, denim-related technologies, auxiliary machinery, spare parts, and accessories are also included in this field.

Why Are Machinery Manufacturers Planning for ITM 2028 Well in Advance?
Particiation in an international textile machinery exhibition, particularly for companies presenting large-scale equipment and production lines, requires early planning.
Booth dimensions, machinery installation, equipment transportation, preparation for live demonstrations, presentation of new technologies, and scheduling of business meetings are all issues that companies need to address well before the exhibition.
Some companies also prefer to retain their booth locations from previous editions, particularly when they have previously exhibited in specialized halls or alongside manufacturers of complementary technologies.
For these reasons, the process of reserving exhibition space for ITM 2028 began well in advance.

ITM: An Opportunity to Observe Machinery in Operation
One of the main attractions of the ITM Exhibition for textile industry professionals is the opportunity to observe machinery under exhibition and operating conditions.
At such an event, visitors can obtain information not only about technical specifications but also about equipment performance, applications, control systems, automation, production capacity, and the solutions offered by manufacturers.
For factories planning to purchase new machinery, expand production capacity, modernize production lines, or evaluate alternative technologies, this type of information can form part of the process of assessing and comparing available options.

ITM 2028 at a Glance
Event: ITM 2028 – International Textile Machinery Exhibition

Edition: 38th International Textile Machinery Exhibition

Dates: 13–17 June 2028

Venue: TÜYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center

City: Istanbul, Türkiye

Announced deadline for participation applications: 30 September 2026

Organizers: Tüyap Fairs and Exhibitions Organization Inc. and Teknik Fairs Inc.

Cooperation: Turkish Textile Machinery Manufacturers and Related Industries Association (TEMSAD)
 

♦ References 

https://www.itmexhibition.com

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