Italian textile machinery builders are accelerating commercial expansion into South America as Latin America’s largest fashion manufacturing ecosystem transitions toward automated, high-efficiency equipment. Spearheaded by the Italian Trade Agency, ACIMIT, and Confindustria Moda, an executive delegation representing 22 Italian industrial technology firms will execute a bilateral trade mission across Brazil’s primary production hubs from October 19 to 24, 2026. The program features targeted technical workshops and commercial matchmaking in Santa Catarina and São Paulo, directly connecting machinery suppliers with regional manufacturers in Joinville, Brusque, Americana, and Denim City.

High-density demand for modern finishing systems

The initiative builds on accelerating capital investments within Brazil’s textile manufacturing sector, which is expanding at a projected 3.5 per cent annual growth rate through 2030. Italian equipment exports to Brazil reached €48 million in 2025, followed by €20 million recorded in the first half of 2026. Advanced dyeing and finishing systems represent 57 per cent of these technology shipments, driven by local denim and outerwear producers seeking to reduce water usage and operational overhead.

Brazilian textile manufacturers are prioritizing sustainable processing and high-precision automation, states Marco Salvadè, President, ACIMIT. Our objective is to deliver customized technical solutions that strengthen local production efficiency and deepen trade integration between both industrial clusters, he adds.

Supporting global textile supply chain innovation

ACIMIT represents Italy’s textile machinery sector, encompassing roughly 300 manufacturers generating €1.9 billion in annual production value. The organization focuses on promoting advanced spinning, weaving, knitting, and finishing technology across international markets, exporting 86 per cent of output to over 130 countries globally. Founded in 1945, ACIMIT supports global textile supply chain innovation.