Stand space application is officially open for ITMA 2027, the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition. The 7-day showcase will be held at Messegelände Hannover, Germany, from 16 to 22 September 2027 under the theme “Co-creating the Future of Textiles.”
Building on the success of ITMA 2023 in Milan, the 2027 edition is expected to attract over 1,500 exhibitors across 200,000 square metres, cementing its reputation as the “Olympics of textile machinery exhibitions.” The platform will enable global leaders to launch technologies, forge partnerships, and explore new growth opportunities in an era of sustainability and digital transformation.
Alex Zucchi, President of CEMATEX, remarked:
“In 2027, ITMA returns to Hanover after 36 years. 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:
“VDMA members are excited that ITMA will be staged in Germany after a long break. Supported by Hanover’s world-class exhibition infrastructure, ITMA 2027 will be an excellent platform to launch innovations in efficiency, automation, digitalisation and sustainability.”
Exhibitor Benefits & Grants
20 Product Sectors covering the entire textile and garment manufacturing value chain.
Research & Innovation Pavilion: Research and educational institutions may apply for a CEMATEX grant covering 50% of participation costs.
Start-Up Valley: Up to 20 young companies will be fully subsidised to showcase disruptive solutions, following the success of its 2023 launch.
TreeToTextile, a cellulose fibre innovator, credited ITMA for scaling collaborations:
“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,” said Ida Alnemo, Head of Application & Sustainability.
Next Opportunities
More details on ITMA 2027 will be available at ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore (28–31 October 2025) at Stand H5-D304.
For stand space applications and grant information, visit www.itma.com
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