51st IFKT-International Federation of Knitting Technologists Congress Celebrates Global Creativity and Community.
In Brampton, Ontario CANADA. 23August 2024 The congress, which drew over 12 delegates from 18 different nations, was a dynamic forum for the world’s knitting experts and engineers to network, exchange ideas, and push the frontiers of this age-old craft.
According to Hitesh Kumar Sharma, President of IFKT-North America, “the IFKT has once again demonstrated the power of knitting to foster creativity, bring people together, and celebrate diverse cultural traditions from around the world.” “This congress has been a true testament to the passion, skill, and innovation that define the global knitting community.”
The book “65 Years of IFKT Excellence,” co-authored by IFKT board members and Brampton Deputy Mayor Harkirat Singh, was one of the congress’s main attractions. and B2B cross-border potential by senior advisor for economic development for the City of Brampton, Jayesh Menon.
The congress also featured Seneca Polytechnic-Toronto & Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Science-Germany, Kent State University of Fashion-USA where attendees had the opportunity to discover the latest yarns, fabrics, tools, and technologies shaping the future of the knitting industry.
Later, the IFKT board members from Germany, Ireland, United States, Bangladesh also visited “The Great Canadian Sox Knitting Co. Inc.” to learn more about the Canadian manufacturing socks plant operations and impressed by their thermal woollen socks collection.
“The energy and enthusiasm on display at this year’s 51st IFKT congress was truly inspiring,” said Hitesh Kumar Sharma. “We are proud to have created a space where knitting technologists from all corners of the globe can connect, learn, and push the boundaries of this timeless innovations and craft.”
The organizers of the IFKT are already looking forward to next congress in Croatia, which will continue to celebrate the global knitting community and its transformative impact on individuals, communities, and the textile world.
