In early March, Istanbul will host two major textile industry events: the textile machinery trade show ITM 2024 and the yarns and fabrics show, Texhibition Istanbul featuring 1,200 and 400 exhibitors respectively.

An international showcase for textile machinery, yarns, knitting, dyeing, printing, garment finishing, and hosiery, ITM is organised by Tüyap Fairs & Exhibition and Teknik Faire. At its last edition in 2022, ITM drew 64,500 visitors and 1,280 exhibitors.

To be held from March 04-08 at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre, the 2024 edition will host 1,200 exhibitors from Turkey and abroad. Delegations from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, India, and Egypt will also attend.

Texhibition Istanbul, a trade show focusing on fabrics, yarns, components, and accessories for the fashion industry, will be held at the Istanbul Expo Centre.

With a spotlight on Spring/Summer 2025 collections, the event will feature 400 Turkish manufacturers and suppliers. Backed by the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly and ITHIB, Texhibition aims to attract visitors from Europe, the Middle East, and the USA.

These events follow IFCO, the Istanbul Fashion Connection, which unfolded from February 07-10 at the Istanbul Expo Centre. The fifth edition of IFCO, organised by ITKIB, welcomed 30,000 visitors and 600 exhibitors.

Enjoying tax-free access to the European market, Turkey's textile and apparel industry encompasses around 45,000 producers, providing 2 million jobs. Exports constitute 60 per cent of the industry's revenue. In the previous year, Turkey ranked as the third-largest textiles and apparel supplier to the European Union and the 12th largest to the US.

With its strategic location bridging Europe and Asia, Istanbul serves as a hub for the global textile trade. The city's textile events not only showcase cutting-edge technology and trends but also foster crucial business connections and partnerships.