ITMF Announces Winners of International Collaboration Awards 2026
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of the ITMF International Collaboration Awards 2026, recognising international partnerships that demonstrate progress in the textile industry while contributing to the values of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The winning projects will be presented at the upcoming ITMF & IAF Conference 2026, scheduled for 14–15 October 2026 in Fortaleza, Brazil. The conference will be co-hosted by ABIT, the Brazilian Textile & Apparel Industry Association.
Two Projects Recognised for International Collaboration
The ITMF International Collaboration Awards aim to recognise progress achieved through international cooperation within the textile industry, particularly projects aligned with the principles of the 17 SDGs.
The two winners of the ITMF International Collaboration Award 2026, listed alphabetically, are:
HeiQ & Archroma
Project: Alone we Innovate. Together we Scale
HeiQ and Archroma have been recognised for their collaborative project highlighting the role of partnership in scaling innovation within the textile industry.
Lenzing & Armedangels
Project: The Power of Collaboration: Driving Innovation for a More Sustainable Textile Industry
Lenzing and Armedangels have been recognised for their collaboration focused on innovation and advancing a more sustainable textile industry.
The winning organisations will present their respective projects during the ITMF & IAF Conference 2026 in Fortaleza, providing an international platform to highlight collaborative approaches to textile innovation and sustainability.
