Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, which will be held in partnership with Tüyap Tüm Fuarcilik Yapim Inc. and Teknik Fairs Inc. and in cooperation with Textile Machinery and Accessories Industrialists Association (TEMSAD), was held at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between 9-13 June 2026. Held simultaneously with HIGHTEX 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition in an area of 110,000 square meters and 11 halls, ITM 2026 Exhibition hosted leading manufacturers of textile technologies. With the participation of more than 1,000 companies and company representatives from 59 countries, the exhibition once again demonstrated its international stature by attracting 48,257 professional visitors from 105 countries, of whom 53% were domestic and 47% were international visitors.
Visitor influx from diverse regions, from rwanda to tuvalu , Istanbul's strategic location, transportation advantages, and lack of visa barriers were among the key factors that enhanced ITM 2026's global appeal. Industry professionals from Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and the Middle East gathered in Istanbul to explore new technologies and evaluate investment opportunities.Many investors and industry representatives, particularly those facing difficulties attending exhibition in Europe due to visa issues, viewed ITM 2026 as a crucial platform for establishing international business connections. Professional visitors from diverse regions of the world, ranging from Rwanda and San Marino to Chile, Tuvalu, Svaziland and the Comoros, attended the ITM 2026 Exhibition.
The countries from which the visitors came are as follows: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, East Timor, Egypt Eritrea, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.
ITM 2026 transcended being merely an event showcasing technologies, becoming a prominent business platform where significant commercial deals were concluded. From the very first day, many participating companies began selling machinery, and the meetings held over the five days resulted in new investment decisions and long-term collaborations. In particular, the presidents of leading textile companies from Syria, Egypt, India, and Russia, along with their purchasing delegations, visited ITM 2026 and made machinery purchases. Solutions for all textile production processes, including weaving, knitting, spinning, finishing, garment manufacturing, denim, and digital printing technologies, were met with intense interest from investors. Participants stated that despite current economic conditions, investment appetite persists, and the exhibition, where billions of euros worth of machinery sales took place, provided significant motivation for the sector.
