ITMA — The World's Leading Exhibition for Textile Technology
Driving innovation and connecting the global textile technology industry.
Exhibition Overview
The exhibition that shapes textile manufacturing
ITMA is the world's largest and most influential exhibition dedicated to textile machinery and technologies.
Since its inaugural edition, it has become the essential global meeting point for manufacturers, innovators, and decision-makers across the entire garment production chain.
Every four years, ITMA unites the world's leading companies to present breakthrough solutions in automation, digitalization, and sustainable production.
ITMA is defined by its unique ability to bring together the global textile ecosystem to unveil technologies that transform the sector. Industry leaders set the course here.
The exhibition reinforces Europe's leadership in technology, supporting competitiveness and fostering collaboration between industry and research.
Often referred to as the
Olympics of textile machinery exhibitions,
ITMA sets the course for the future of the industry.
CEMATEX and ITMA:
The future of textiles
CEMATEX is the owner of ITMA, the world's premier exhibition for textile machinery and textile manufacturing technologies. This ownership represents far more than an ownership role — it reflects CEMATEX's strategic commitment to fostering the global competitiveness and visibility of the European textile machinery industry.
Through ITMA, CEMATEX provides a truly global platform where companies can present their most advanced technologies, forge international partnerships, and demonstrate the strength of European engineering excellence.
ITMA is a direct expression of the world’s technological innovations in advanced manufacturing, automation, and sustainable textile production. By delivering this platform, CEMATEX amplifies the global presence of European industry while facilitating dialogue with institutions, policymakers, and stakeholders across the value chain.
CEMATEX strategic meeting shaping the future of global textile innovation.
ITMA in Numbers
These figures reflect ITMA's unrivalled position as the global innovation platform for textile machinery and industrial textile technologies.
ITMA — A Journey Across Europe Since 1951
Since its creation, ITMA has travelled across the European continent, reflecting the rich industrial heritage and enduring technological leadership of the European textile machinery sector.
Each edition brings together thousands of exhibitors and visitors from around the world, making Europe the undisputed centre of global innovation in textile manufacturing technologies.
All ITMA Editions
ITMA Asia + CITME — Where Europe Meets Asia
ITMA ASIA + CITME is the leading textile machinery exhibition for the Asian market. Born from a strategic partnership between CEMATEX and China's leading textile industry associations, it stands as the essential platform for technology exchange across the world's most dynamic textile region.
Held biennially in Shanghai, it connects global technology suppliers with Asian manufacturers, placing innovation, productivity, and sustainability at the centre of the growth agenda.
+All ITMA ASIA + CITME Editions
ITMA Asia Singapore — The Original Asian presence of ITMA
Before the launch of ITMA ASIA + CITME, ITMA Asia was held in Singapore as the first initiative to bring the world-renowned ITMA brand to the Asian textile industry.
ITMA ASIA Singapore Editions
Upcoming ITMA Events
ITMA exhibitions continue to unite the global textile machinery community around a shared vision of innovation, sustainability, and technological progress.
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026
20–24 November 2026
NECC Fairground
The leading textile machinery exhibition in Asia returns to Shanghai, connecting global suppliers and manufacturers.
ITMA 2027
16–22 September 2027
Messegelände Hannover
The world's most important textile machinery exhibition returns. A defining moment for the global textile technology sector.