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ITMA 2027 Draws Strong Industry Response As Sector Plan Unveiled

Textile Insights August 6, 2026

ITMA 2027 has unveiled its sector plan, signalling strong momentum for the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition, scheduled to take place from 16–22 September 2027 at Messegelände Hannover, Germany. Covering 12 exhibition halls and more than 180,000 square metres, the

Special Report

Global Textile Machinery Shipments Decline In 2025, Spinning Segment Bucks Trend: ITMF

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Global textile machinery shipments declined across most categories in 2025, with spinning machinery emerging as the only major segment to record growth, according to the 48th International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics (ITMSS) released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation. The survey, compiled with data from more than 200 machinery manufacturers

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Italian Textile Machinery Orders Rebound In Q2 2026

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Order intake for Italian textile machinery manufacturers showed signs of a strong recovery in the second quarter of 2026, despite a slight decline compared with the same period last year. Between April and June 2026, the order index at constant prices stood at 46.6 points, with 2021 used as the base year (100). This represented […]

Machinery

Jiangsu Xiangdao To Showcase High-Speed Knitting Machinery At GTTES 2025

Textile Insights February 8, 2025

Jiangsu Xiangdao Precision Machinery Co., Ltd., one of China’s largest manufacturers of high-speed braiding machines, is set to showcase its advanced textile machinery solutions at GTTES 2025. With a portfolio of over 600 machine models, the company is known for its in-house production of all spare and wearing parts, ensuring high durability and superior quality. […]

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VDMA Members At ITMA ASIA 2024 In Shanghai

Textile Insights September 28, 2024

With 49 member companies exhibiting, VDMA will have a strong presence at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, taking place from October 14 to 19 in Shanghai. German exhibitors make up the largest foreign contingent at the trade fair. VDMA members will showcase a wide range of machinery, focusing on spinning, manmade fibers, nonwovens, weaving, braiding, […]

Machinery

Karl Mayer Installs Largest To Date Photovoltaic System

Textile Insights February 23, 2024

The Karl Mayer Group has installed its largest to date photovoltaic system at its headquarters in Obertshausen and this important step towards sustainability was preceded by extensive planning. “With a total output of 2.4 MWp, we will be able to ourselves generate over 35 percent of the total electricity consumption at the site,” Michael Sustelo, […]

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ITMA Asia Opens Its Doors On Nov 19 With 1,500 Exhibitors

Textile Insights November 20, 2023

The eighth edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition, opened its doors on November 19 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai. The exhibition is being held on 160,000 square metres space and occupies six halls at the venue and features exhibits from 18 product sectors of the entire textile manufacturing value chain. […]