#Textile processing

2025-06-19

Garment Tech Istanbul exhibition prepares to bring together leading brands of the garment industry with global buyers

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, Turkiye's only and most comprehensive meeting point in the field of garment and ready-to-wear is preparing to open its doors at the Istanbul Expo Center between 25-28 June 2025. The exhibition, which will host leading manufacturers, professional visitors and investors from all over the world, will offer unmissable opportunities for companies that want to renew their machines, expand their capacity and gain competitive advantage with the latest technologies.

The garment and ready-to-wear Industry will become stronger with the Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition

The garment and ready-to-wear sector stands out as one of the most dynamic and strategic areas of the Turkish economy in terms of production, employment and exports. It plays a critical role in the socio-economic structure of the country by providing direct and indirect employment to more than 2 million people. The sector, which reached an export volume of 17.9 billion dollars in 2024 and made Turkiye the 5th country in the world in terms of ready-to-wear and garment exports, is increasing its competitiveness in global markets every year. This strong and high potential sector is preparing to take its power to the next level with the Garment Tech Istanbul Garment, Embroidery Machines, Spare

Parts and Sub-Industry Exhibition.Opportunity to see the future of garment technologies up close

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, where the latest solutions for all stages of garment production, from sewing to embroidery, from cutting to ironing systems, from printing to packaging, will be exhibited, will guide the technological transformation of the sector. The exhibition will be an innovation stage where not only machines but also production processes are redefined with the criteria of efficiency, speed and sustainability. This great meeting, which will bring Turkiye's leadership in the garment and ready-to-wear sector to the global showcase, will also pave the way for the establishment of strong business connections between international technology manufacturers and buyers.

Visitors will have the opportunity to examine and experience on-site the latest technology sewing and embroidery machines, artificial intelligence-supported digital automation systems, energy-saving ironing-press solutions, high-precision cutting automations and environmentally friendly sustainable production machines. In addition, the exhibition will be a window opening to the future of garment technologies for professionals who want to increase quality in production, reduce costs and gain competitive advantage.

Garment Tech Istanbul will prepare the ground for global collaborations and ?nvestments

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition will not only be a product promotion area, but also an international meeting point where commercial collaborations and strategic investments that will shape the future of the sector will be realized. Thanks to the machinery sales and business partnerships to be established during the exhibition, the trade volume of both Turkiye and the global ready-to-wear and garment sector will increase significantly.

Participating companies will have the opportunity to strengthen their brand awareness and expand their export networks by bringing their latest technologies to the world stage. Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition will offer a unique platform that provides direct access to the right equipment, especially for companies that aim to renew their machinery, modernize their production lines and increase their competitiveness by increasing their capacity. Participants and visitors will not only see the products, but will also have the opportunity to evaluate the most suitable solutions for their needs by making one-on-one contact with suppliers. Industry professionals who aim for high efficiency, low cost and sustainable production will chart the course of their future investments at this strategic exhibition.

Ease of transportation and visa will increase the number of international visitors

Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition will attract attention on a global scale by opening its doors in Istanbul, the heart of the world textile and ready-to-wear trade. The fact that the exhibition will be held in Istanbul, which serves as a bridge connecting east and west, will make Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition a center of attraction. Due to its geographical location; companies from European countries as well as Middle East, North Africa, Turkic Republics, Balkans and Asian countries will be able to visit Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition after a short 3-hour flight. Visitors from countries such as Iran, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, who have problems traveling to Europe due to the Schengen visa problem, will not have this problem while coming to Turkiye, which will enable Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition to host many visitors.

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Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition hosted thousands of visitors from 82 countries

Garment Tech Istanbul Garment, Embroidery Machines, Spare Parts and Sub-Industry Exhibition, Turkey's only and most comprehensive meeting point in the field of garment and ready-to-wear technologies, ended with intense participation. Bringing together leading brands of garment technologies and global buyers in Istanbul for 4 days, Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition hosted 14,627 professional visitors from 82 countries. The exhibition, which attracted great visitor interest, became a platform where innovations in the sector were introduced and important business connections were made.

Technologies that shape the garment industry meet at Garment Tech Istanbul exhibition

The countdown has begun for the Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, the most comprehensive meeting point of the garment and ready-to-wear industry. Garment Tech Istanbul Exhibition, where strategies that will shape the future of the sector will be determined, new technologies will be introduced and international collaborations will be established, will be a lifeline for the textile and ready-to-wear sector with both the number of visitors and the business volume it will create.

Garment Tech Istanbul 2025: Showcasing the future of sewing machine technology

The Garment Tech Istanbul 2025, the premier exhibition for the garment and ready-to-wear sector, is set to bring together global brands, manufacturers, and industry professionals at the Istanbul Fair Center (IFM) from 25th to 28th June 2025. As the most comprehensive event of its kind, the exhibition will present the latest advancements in sewing machines and textile production technologies.

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.