Shaping the next phase of industrial transformation, ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition is positioning itself as a global reference point for sustainable production and digital integration in textiles. From climate-friendly machinery and energy-efficient systems to AI-enabled smart factories, ITM 2026 presents a comprehensive vision for the future of textile technologies.
The exhibition will take place June 9–13, 2026, at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center, Istanbul, organized in collaboration with Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. and Teknik Fuarcılık A.Ş., in partnership with the Textile Machinery and Accessories Industrialists Association (TEMSAD).
Green Technologies and Digital Integration Take Center Stage
ITM 2026 focuses on the two most decisive priorities shaping the textile industry worldwide:
- Green technologies to meet climate, energy, and water challenges
- Digital transformation to enable productivity, quality, and flexibility
The exhibition reflects the industry’s shift from incremental efficiency improvements to system-level transformation aligned with global climate goals and competitive pressures.
Climate-Friendly Textile Manufacturing in Practice
In response to tightening environmental regulations and buyer-driven sustainability requirements, ITM 2026 will showcase a wide range of “Green Machines”, including:
- Dyeing and finishing technologies with significantly reduced water consumption
- Weaving and spinning equipment designed for maximum energy efficiency
- Machinery optimized for recycled and circular raw materials
- Systems that lower carbon footprints while maintaining industrial-scale performance
These technologies demonstrate how sustainability is evolving from compliance into a core driver of competitiveness and cost control.
Sustainable Production as an Industrial Imperative
At ITM 2026, sustainability is presented not as a marketing concept but as an operational necessity. Exhibitors will highlight:
- Long-life, high-performance machinery that conserves natural resources
- Energy-saving systems and closed-loop water solutions
- Environmentally responsible chemical application technologies
- Production models delivering both ecological and economic value
For manufacturers, the exhibition provides concrete, investable solutions to future-proof operations amid rising energy costs and ESG scrutiny.
From Artificial Intelligence to Digital Twins
Digitalisation will be one of the defining themes of ITM 2026. Visitors can expect to see:
- AI-enabled machines for predictive quality, maintenance, and optimization
- Advanced automation and data analytics for real-time process control
- Digital twin technologies to simulate, test, and optimize production lines
- Integrated platforms enabling faster decision-making and reduced error rates
These technologies are critical building blocks for smart factories, supporting higher efficiency, lower waste, and increased responsiveness to volatile demand.
A Strategic Hub for Global Investors and Industry Leaders
By bringing together leading textile machinery manufacturers, industry professionals, and global investors, ITM 2026 serves as a strategic business development platform.
Participants will be able to:
- Engage directly with technology leaders and R&D teams
- Evaluate next-generation machinery and smart manufacturing systems
- Gain expert insight into investment strategies aligned with sustainability and digitalisation
- Network across the global textile machinery ecosystem
For investors and mill owners alike, ITM 2026 offers a clear view of where textile manufacturing is heading—and which technologies will define winners in the next decade.
Bottom line:
ITM 2026 is not just a machinery exhibition—it is a forward-looking platform mapping how sustainability, digitalisation, and intelligent production will redefine textile manufacturing globally.
