Stand space application has officially opened for ITMA 2027, which will take place at Messegelände Hanover, Germany, from 16 to 22 September 2027. With the theme Co-creating the Future of Textiles, the exhibition will bring together global leaders and innovators to shape the future of the textile industry.

Following the success of ITMA 2023 in Milan, leading textile and garment machinery manufacturers are encouraged to secure their presence early at what is considered the most influential platform for launching technologies, building partnerships and expanding business worldwide.

“In 2027, ITMA returns to Hanover after 36 years,” said Alex Zucchi, President of CEMATEX, owner of ITMA. “More than a platform for the promotion of innovative technologies, it is a turning point in the textile industry. As we evolve from Industry 4.0 to 5.0, we’re not just automating, we’re humanising technology. Together, we’ll accelerate the shift towards a circular economy – one that is built on collaboration, innovation and regeneration.”

Dr Janpeter Horn, Chairperson of VDMA Textile Machinery Association, added: “We expect to have a strong presence of VDMA companies as our members are excited that ITMA will be staged in Germany after a long break. Supported by Hanover’s best-in-class exhibition infrastructure, ITMA 2027 will be an excellent platform for them to launch their latest innovations, focusing on efficiency, automation, digitalisation and sustainability.”

The exhibition is expected to cover 200,000 square metres and attract more than 1,500 exhibitors. Known as the Olympics of textile machinery exhibitions, ITMA 2027 will prepare the industry to meet new challenges and opportunities amid stricter sustainability regulations and fast-moving technological developments.

CEMATEX will provide two forms of grants: one to cover 50% of participation costs for research and educational institutions in the Research and Innovation sector, and another to fully subsidise up to 20 start-ups with innovative solutions.

At ITMA 2023, Swedish-based cellulose fibre producer TreeToTextile participated in the Start-Up Valley. “ITMA has been a great platform for future collaboration needed to scale breakthrough innovations like ours, to make a positive change in the textile industry in offering better fibres to all,” said Ida Alnemo, Head of Application & Sustainability.

Further information on ITMA 2027 will also be available at ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025, from 28 to 31 October at Singapore Expo.

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