Weaving machinery leader Itema, headquartered in Colzate, Italy, has formed a strategic partnership with Ivy Decarb, a digital platform helping textile companies measure and reduce their carbon footprints.

The textile industry is under growing pressure to meet ambitious decarbonisation targets and the Ivy Decarb Marketplace brings together stakeholders across the entire value chain to accelerate the transition towards more eco-friendly textile production processes. The platform helps textile manufacturers easily compare the technical features of textile machines, such as energy consumption, emissions and carbon footprint, making it easier to choose suppliers transparently and with a focus on sustainability, while also facilitating financing through its partnerships with local banks.

“Sustainability has always been a priority for Itema, so we are delighted to join Ivy Decarb,” said Itema chief sales and service officer Matteo Mutti. “Together, and with the other project partners, we are defining the evaluation criteria for this now fundamental aspect of all textile machinery. At the same time, we are confident that our weaving machines will be increasingly recognised as among the most sustainable by weavers around the world through this marketplace.”

The platform has been established to support the sector’s sustainable transformation and contribute to the broader goal of achieving net-zero impact. By connecting machinery manufacturers like Itema, textile producers, financial institutions and global brands, it fosters collaboration and empowers stakeholders to drive meaningful and measurable change.

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