#Textile processing

2024-12-12

Intense visitor application to Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition

The online invitation system of Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, where the latest technologies in the garment and ready-to-wear sector will be exhibited, has recently opened. Visitors from both Turkey and around the world quickly showed their interest in the exhibition. As soon as the system was opened, professional visitors including hundreds of people from countries such as England, India, Australia, Pakistan, Tunisia, Egypt, Kuwait, Greece, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and China filled out the online invitation form. This intense attendance reveals once again how important Garment Tech Istanbul has become on a global scale.

Garment Tech Istanbul Garment, Embroidery Machinery Spare Parts and Sub- Industry Exhibition, Turkey's only and most comprehensive meeting point in the field of garment technologies; will be held at Istanbul Expo Center between 25-28 June 2025. Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which will shape the garment industry; will bring together hundreds of leading domestic and foreign brands, investors and professional visitors from all over Turkey and the world.

With the open of the online invitation system that will enable visitors to take their place in this unique meeting that will shape the future of the industry, the global reach of the exhibition is expanding day by day. Intense requests from around the world reinforce Garment Tech Istanbul's reputation in the industry once again. Visitors can register by clicking on the e-invitation link to easily enter the exhibition and avoid waiting in long queues. After filling out the information form, the e-invitation is sent to the visitor by e-mail. With this e-invitation, a badge can be obtained at the entrances of the fairground and visitors can enter Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition out of turn.

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition promotional video is online

The advertising and promotion activities of Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which will host leading machinery manufacturers, suppliers and global buyers in Istanbul for 4 days, continue at full steam. In this context; the promotional video prepared with the motto 'Innovative Touch to Fashion' was published on the website and social media accounts. The video, which was published in Turkish and English, was highly appreciated by industry representatives in a short time.

The promotional video, which begins with the words “Ready-to-wear is the product of a long journey where designs created by artisans meet modern technology”, reflects this year's theme of the exhibition and gives clues about how technology is reshaping fashion.

In the promotional video of Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which is preparing to introduce the latest technologies in the sector from sewing to embroidery, cutting to ironing systems, packaging to printing to the world; it is emphasized that Turkey will announce its leadership in textile and ready-to-wear to the whole world and will be the center of innovation. The video also gives the message that Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, which brings together hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of visitors and investors from all over the world, will contribute to the trade volume with new collaborations.

The promotional video of Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition can be viewed on the website and social media accounts such as YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Shedding light on future garment technologies

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition will not only bring together industry professionals, but will also shed light on future garment technologies in all aspects from production to design, software solutions to digitalization. The exhibition will offer participants the opportunity to meet different innovations and see the latest developments in the sector. In this way, all companies participating in the exhibition will take important steps towards gaining competitive advantages in the global market.

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition will create unique opportunities not only for exhibitors but also for visitors. Thanks to innovative machines and smart production solutions, companies will have the chance to accelerate their production processes and increase their productivity. In addition, it will enable companies to gain a stronger position in the market by offering the opportunity to follow the trends in the sector.

The Woolmark Company showcases Australia's commitment to India's textile industry at Bharat Tex 2026

Reinforcing more than five decades of commitment to India's wool textile and apparel industry, The Woolmark Company, alongside Austrade and the Australian High Commission, marked a strong presence at Bharat Tex 2026, one of the world's largest textile and apparel trade platforms. Through industry engagement, strategic collaborations, technical innovation and knowledge exchange, the participation underscored Australia's continued commitment to supporting the growth and transformation of India's textile ecosystem while highlighting the versatility and value of Australian Merino wool.

Dyeing, finishing and singeing expertise now closer than ever to Brazilian customers

Benninger AG from Switzerland and Grupo NS from Brazil announce joined forces to support textile customers across Brazil with a strong portfolio of textile wet processing technologies, practical application know-how, and reliable local service. The cooperation combines Benninger's long-standing engineering expertise in textile finishing and dyeing with Grupo NS's deep understanding of the Brazilian textile market, customer needs, and service requirements.

Rieter and partners launch Recycling Powerhouse for industrial-scale textile recycling

Recycling Powerhouse Ltd. was established in July 2026 to industrialize, standardize and scale textile recycling. Based in Switzerland, the venture will operate a franchise-driven business model that enables the production of high-quality, certified recycled yarns. The project is supported by the following partners: Rieter Group, the world’s leading system supplier for natural and man-made fibers, Säntis Textiles, a Swiss textile engineering company, and Valvan, a Belgian sorting technology company. The first blueprint franchise operation is scheduled to launch early 2027 in partnership with Suhail Industrial Holding Group in Qatar.

Global carpet industry smartly connected: Heimtextil 2027 sharpens Carpets & Rugs with new structure and premium segment

Even more efficient, more targeted and closer to the market: Heimtextil 2027 strengthens its position as the leading meeting place for the global carpet industry and further expands Carpets & Rugs in line with market needs. With a stronger focus on distribution channels, the segment integrates into Heimtextil’s product worlds.

YKK develops concept EXCELLA® zipper tape using nonwoven fabric partially derived from used clothing

YKK Corporation has developed a concept version of its premium EXCELLA® zipper series made from nonwoven fabric sheets created by fiberizing used clothing and other textile materials. Based on a proposal by fashion designer Yuima Nakazato, this item was created as a result of collaboration between Nakazato, Seiko Epson Corporation and YKK. The concept zipper was incorporated as a material component for pieces in the newest YUIMA NAKAZATO Couture Collection, “INFERNO,” which was unveiled in Paris, France on July 8, 2026.

Dedicated car seat model of SHIMA SEIKI’s P-CAM® R Cutting Machine unveiled

Leading Japanese textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, showed a special version of its P-CAM® R multi-ply computerized cutting machine dedicated to the production of car seats for the first time, at a private exhibition held over two days on Thursday, July 2nd and Friday, July 3rd at the Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center in Aichi Prefecture.

YKK invests USD 150 million in new manufacturing facility in India

YKK Corporation has announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in India, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing textile and apparel production hubs. The new factory will be built at Origins by Mahindra in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and will become the third manufacturing site of YKK India Private Limited. The facility is expected to be completed by February 2028 and represents an investment of approximately USD 150 million, covering land, buildings, machinery and equipment.

Rieter sees Barmag integration on track as orders and sales rise

The first half of 2026 was shaped by the successful completion of the largest acquisition in Rieter’s history. The Man-Made Fiber Division enables entry into the growth segment of man-made fibers and sustainably strengthens Rieter’s market position in the Asia region. The expanded Group is now the world’s leading system supplier for the processing of natural and man-made fibers. In the first half of the year, initial cost savings in material costs and operating expenses have already been realized. The targeted synergies are expected to amount to at least CHF 20 million by the end of the 2028 financial year. Due to the completion of the acquisition on February 2, 2026, the first half of the year for the Man-Made Fiber Division only amounts to five months.