ITMA 2027: Connecting Chinese textile technology with the global market
Jun 22, 2026 ｜ by
Amidst the accelerated transformation of global manufacturing, Chinese textile machinery and technology manufacturers are actively expanding into international markets and accelerating the deployment of automation, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable production solutions to enhance their global competitiveness.
Simultaneously, an increasing number of Chinese textile technology companies are turning their attention to key global markets such as Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, and South America, seeking new business growth opportunities and international collaborations.
In this context, ITMA 2027 provides a crucial platform for Chinese textile machinery and technology manufacturers, helping them showcase innovative technologies, connect with global buyers, and further strengthen their international presence.
From 16 to 22 September 2027, Hanover, ITMA returns to Germany after 36 years. Anchored by the theme, “Co-creating the future of textiles”, ITMA is widely recognised as the world's largest textile and garment technology exhibition.
A Vital Trade Platform for the Global Textile Industry
From industrial-scale spinning, weaving and knitting to finishing and garment making, technologies are experienced in operation under real production conditions, allowing buyers to assess performance, efficiency, integration and output quality beyond what brochures or simulations can convey.
One of ITMA’s defining characteristics is its manufacturers-only policy. Only original equipment and technology manufacturers are permitted to exhibit, ensuring a focused environment where visitors can engage directly with the creators and developers behind the solutions on display.
This structure reinforces ITMA’s reputation as a credible sourcing platform and provides exhibitors with a setting that supports technical discussions, performance comparisons and long-term relationship building.
In line with industry development trends, ITMA 2027 will further expand its product areas, covering smart, electronic, and connected textile technologies, as well as innovative directions such as conductive yarns, smart manufacturing, and advanced materials.
Beyond the main exhibition, ITMA 2027 will feature dedicated initiatives such as Start-Up Valley and Research & Innovation Lab. These platforms are designed to support start-ups, young companies and research institutions by increasing visibility and facilitating collaboration with industry partners and investors.
Eligible exhibitors and institutions can also apply for relevant grants, helping to lower barriers to entry while enriching the innovation ecosystem of the exhibition.
A Vital Trade Platform for the Global Textile Industry
For 75 years, ITMA has served as the meeting place where the global textile and garment community comes together to challenge conventions, advance innovation and shape progress with lasting impact. The previous ITMA brought together 1,709 exhibitors from 47 countries and attracted over 111,000 visitorship from 143 countries.
Spanning 20 product sectors, encompassing the entire textile and garment manufacturing value chain from spinning, weaving, knitting, and nonwovens to dyeing and finishing, printing, garment making, recycling, software, and automation solutions.
This end-to-end value chain coverage is one of ITMA's most distinctive advantages. ITMA not only provides a platform for technology manufacturers to showcase their technologies and solutions but also helps companies connect directly with global buyers from different production stages who are actively investing in manufacturing upgrades.
Why Should Chinese Textile Technology Manufacturers Choose ITMA?
Why Should Chinese Textile Technology Manufacturers Choose ITMA?
Connect with high-quality global buyers and expand into overseas markets.
ITMA attracts a large number of professional visitors with clear purchasing needs, including business leaders, factory management, technical experts, engineers, purchasing managers, and sustainability managers.
For Chinese exhibitors, ITMA offers direct access to buyers in key global markets such as Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, and South America. These buyers are actively investing in automation, smart manufacturing, digitalisation, and green production solutions.
The exhibition covers the entire value chain, including spinning, weaving, knitting, nonwovens, dyeing and finishing, garment manufacturing, and recycling. Live equipment demonstrations allow buyers to directly assess equipment performance and production capacity.
Many companies also leverage ITMA to enhance their international brand influence, strengthen global customer trust, and further expand their overseas business networks and cooperation opportunities.
Live machinery demonstrations lead to stronger business results
Live demonstrations of large-scale equipment remain a defining feature of ITMA and a key reason why buyers travel from around the world to attend.
From industrial-scale spinning, weaving and knitting to finishing and garment making, technologies are experienced in operation under real production conditions, allowing buyers to assess performance, efficiency, integration and output quality beyond what brochures or simulations can convey.
For exhibitors, operating machinery on the show floor transforms technical capability into commercial impact. Live demonstrations attract qualified decision-makers, support deeper technical discussions and help accelerate conversations from evaluation to investment intent. In a global marketplace where buyers justify travel and time away from operations based on the value of what they can see and assess in person, live demonstrations remain central to ITMA’s role as a results-driven platform.
A focused, manufacturer-only environment
One of ITMA’s defining characteristics is its manufacturers-only policy. Only original equipment and technology manufacturers are permitted to exhibit, ensuring a focused environment where visitors can engage directly with the creators and developers behind the solutions on display.
This structure reinforces ITMA’s reputation as a credible sourcing platform and provides exhibitors with a setting that supports technical discussions, performance comparisons and long-term relationship building.
Focusing on Future Manufacturing and Innovative Technologies
In line with industry development trends, ITMA 2027 will further expand its product areas, covering smart, electronic, and connected textile technologies, as well as innovative directions such as conductive yarns, smart manufacturing, and advanced materials.
Beyond the main exhibition, ITMA 2027 will feature dedicated initiatives such as Start-Up Valley and Research & Innovation Lab. These platforms are designed to support start-ups, young companies and research institutions by increasing visibility and facilitating collaboration with industry partners and investors.
Eligible exhibitors and institutions can also apply for relevant grants, helping to lower barriers to entry while enriching the innovation ecosystem of the exhibition.
Exhibiting at ITMA 2027
As sustainability regulations tighten and technology cycles accelerate, the need for collaboration across the textile value chain has never been greater. ITMA 2027 offers more than a showcase of machines and solutions. It provides a collaborative platform where the industry exchange ideas, expand markets, and explore future manufacturing trends.
Apply by 8 July 2026 to secure your space in your product sector.
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