HANOVER, GERMANY: The next chapter of textile and garment manufacturing is being written right now. It is shaped by the convergence of technology, sustainability and human ingenuity – and it comes to life when the global industry gathers to imagine, challenge and co-create what’s next.
From 16 to 22 September 2027, Hanover, Germany becomes the focal point of this transformation as ITMA returns after 36 years. Anchored by the theme, ‘Co-creating the future of textiles’, ITMA empowers the industry to step boldly into the Industry 5.0 era. ITMA 2027 sets the stage for a new manufacturing paradigm – where ideas evolve into impact, and the future of textiles takes shape.
Where the Global Textile Industry Connects for a Lasting Impact
For 75 years, ITMA has served as the meeting place where the global textile and garment community comes together to challenge conventions, advance innovation and shape progress with lasting impact.
As the world’s leading exhibition for textile and garment manufacturing technology, ITMA 2027 is expected to welcome more than 100,000 visitorship and feature over 1,500 exhibitors across 200,000 square metres of exhibition space in Hanover.
Spanning 20 product sectors, the exhibition brings together technologies from fibre and yarn production to fabric formation, dyeing, finishing, printing, garment making, digital solutions, and sustainability- focused solutions. For technology manufacturers, this end-to-end value chain offers a rare opportunity to engage buyers who are actively sourcing solutions across multiple stages of production.
Aligned with the industry’s evolution, ITMA 2027 expands its product codes to include smart, electronic and connected textile technologies, supported by advances such as conductive yarns and intelligent processes.
Why Exhibit at ITMA 2027
A platform designed for informed investment, technical evaluation and global market access.
ITMA attracts a professional audience with clear investment intent. Visitors include company owners, senior executives, plant managers, technical directors, engineers, sustainability leaders and purchasing heads who attend specifically to evaluate technologies for future deployment.
For exhibitors, this translates into direct access to decision-makers with real buying power. Many technology launches, pilot projects and cross-border partnerships can trace their origins back to conversations that started on the ITMA show floor.
A Focused, Manufacturer-Only Environment
One of ITMA’s defining characteristics is its manufacturers-only policy. Only original equipment and technology manufacturers are permitted to exhibit, ensuring a focused environment where visitors can engage directly with the creators and developers behind the solutions on display.
This structure reinforces ITMA’s reputation as a credible sourcing platform and provides exhibitors with a setting that supports technical discussions, performance comparisons and long-term relationship building.
Live Technology as a Competitive Advantage
Live machinery demonstrations remain a defining feature of ITMA and a key reason why buyers travel from around the world to attend. From industrial-scale spinning, weaving and knitting to finishing and garment making, technologies are experienced in operation under real production conditions, allowing buyers to assess performance, efficiency, integration and output quality beyond what brochures or simulations can convey.
For exhibitors, operating machinery on the show floor transforms technical capability into commercial impact. Live demonstrations attract qualified decision-makers, support deeper technical discussions and help accelerate conversations from evaluation to investment intent. In a global marketplace where buyers justify travel and time away from operations based on the value of what they can see and assess in person, live demonstrations remain central to ITMA’s role as a results-driven platform.
Participation Value and Support
Stand space at ITMA 2027 is priced at €250 per square metre, with a minimum booking of 15 square metres. The stand package includes essential services that support efficient participation, covering logistics handling, utilities for machinery operation, basic stand cleaning, exhibitor listings, badges, Wi-Fi access and insurance coverage.
This integrated approach allows exhibitors to focus on presenting their technology and engaging with customers, rather than managing operational complexity.
Supporting Innovation and New Entrants
Beyond the main exhibition, ITMA 2027 will feature dedicated initiatives such as Start-Up Valley and the Research & Innovation Lab. These platforms are designed to support start-ups, young companies and research institutions by increasing visibility and facilitating collaboration with industry partners and investors.
Participation grants are available for qualifying exhibitors, helping to lower barriers to entry while enriching the innovation ecosystem of the exhibition.
A Platform for the Industry’s Future
As sustainability regulations tighten and technology cycles accelerate, the need for collaboration across the textile value chain has never been greater. ITMA 2027 offers more than a showcase of machines and solutions. It provides a collaborative platform where the industry co-creates the next phase of textile manufacturing in the era of Industry 5.0.
Stand space application for ITMA 2027 is now open. Companies are encouraged to apply early to secure space within their respective product sectors.
For technology manufacturers looking to engage a global audience, launch solutions and contribute to the next chapter of textile manufacturing, ITMA 2027 offers a platform where ideas turn into action.
For more information, visit www.itma.com.
