ITMA 2027 Spotlights Innovative Materials to Co-Create the Future of Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics
February 2026 – ITMA 2027 has announced a strategic expansion of its exhibition focus, placing a renewed spotlight on the fibre, yarn, and fabric sector under the theme "From Thread to Trend: Spotlight on Innovative Materials."
By presenting these essential components alongside the machinery and manufacturers that bring them to life, the event aims to create a synergistic environment that supports innovation, business development, and seamless industry integration.
This unique convergence moves beyond the traditional exhibition model where materials are presented in isolation.
This integrated approach is designed to accelerate the journey from raw material concept to finished consumer trend, ensuring that the textile industry remains at the forefront of technological and material advancement.
The initiative enables producers to collaborate across the entire value chain, facilitating meaningful dialogue with machinery builders, finishers, chemical suppliers, and global brands.
By showcasing performance in a live setting, exhibitors can demonstrate exactly how their materials are manufactured using modern technologies.
This transparency is vital for an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and ethical practices, allowing stakeholders to verify the environmental impact and quality of the materials that will define the future of fashion and textiles.
The previous exhibition hosted 81 dedicated fibre, yarn, and fabric exhibitors, and this number is expected to rise as the event emphasizes the critical role of innovative materials in co-creating the future of the industry.
As the sector faces urgent calls for sustainability, this spotlight on materials offers a pathway toward more responsible and efficient production cycles.
About CEMATEX & ITMA
The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) comprises national textile machinery associations from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
It is the owner of ITMA and ITMA ASIA.
Considered the 'Olympics' of textile machinery exhibitions, ITMA has a 74-year history of displaying the latest technology for every work process of textile and garment making and is held every four years in Europe.
