Next edition of Itma will be held in Barcelona, Spain from June 20 to 26, 2019. The event will showcase fibers, yarns and fabrics as well as the latest technologies for the entire textile and garment manufacturing value chain. The largest number of exhibitors are from Europe, with CEMATEX countries accounting for approximately 65 per cent of all exhibiting companies. Italy represents the largest contingent, followed by Germany and Spain. Outside Europe, companies from Turkey, India and China occupy top spots in total floor space reserved. Viewed by sectors: finishing exhibitors account for 25 per cent of all exhibits in terms of space, followed by spinning with 14 per cent, printing and weaving with 12 per cent each, and knitting exhibitors with 11 per cent.

Exhibitor categories showing the largest growth include the garment making and printing and inks sectors. Garment making counts a number of first-time exhibitors eager to demonstrate their robotic, vision system and artificial intelligence solutions; and the number of exhibitors showcasing their technologies in the printing and inks sector has grown 30 per cent since Itma 2015.

Itma has been a catalyst and showcase of groundbreaking innovation since 1951. Participants will be able to share new developments, discuss industry trends and spur creative efforts, thus ensuring a vibrant innovation culture in a global context.