As a valued Monforts customer for many years, Türkiye’s Kipaş Textile has just installed a new Thermex dyeing range and a Monfortex sanforizer at its new dyeing and finishing plant in Kahramanmaraş.

“Ahead of this year’s ITM exhibition in Istanbul, we are very pleased to be able to highlight one of our latest showpiece projects for an industry leader in Türkiye,” adds Monfort Marketing Manager Nicole Croonenbroek.

Monforts specialists will be on hand to provide details all of the company’s latest developments at ITM 2026 from June 9-13 at stand 117D in Hall 11.

The textile manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation as it officially enters the era of Industry 5.0.

Showcased ahead of the ITMA 2027 exhibition in Hanover, Germany, this critical shift integrates advanced digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and connected machinery with human expertise.

Hanover, Germany - April , 2026 – As automation continues to fundamentally reshape global production, the textile manufacturing sector is entering a transformative new era defined by Industry 5.0.

Showcasing this critical evolution, ITMA 2027 will convene in Hanover, Germany, to present the advanced technologies and human-machine collaborations that are setting new standards for resilience, sustainability, and efficiency in the textile workforce.

Munich – March 2026– Performance Days, the leading trade fair for functional fabrics and accessories, has released its latest Color Card, created by designer and colour expert Nora Kühner.

Available now as a free download on the Performance Days website, the digital publication offers an in-depth look at the colour moods set to define the Winter 2027/28 season.

The Color Card is an e-magazine format resource designed for creatives, designers, and product developers who want to stay ahead of emerging trends.

March 2026  – ITMA 2027 has officially announced the launch of its Research and Innovation Lab, a dedicated platform designed to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial textile manufacturing.

The initiative empowers universities and research institutes to present applied research with clear pathways to industry adoption.

By connecting pioneering researchers directly with textile and garment manufacturers, brands, and technology providers, ITMA 2027 aims to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable, digitalised, and ethically responsible future for the global textile industry.

Monforts has launched a new digital platform designed to give textile manufacturers faster, more intuitive access to the company’s finishing technologies, technical expertise and aftersales support worldwide.

A key feature of the new website is a series of interactive 3D tours covering the company’s principal technology ranges.