ITM Texpo Eurasia took place in Turkey from June 1 to 4, 2016. The exhibition covered areas like yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, finishing and hosiery machines, sub-industries and chemicals. More than 1,000 textile technology producers presented their latest models in operation.
Textile machinery specialists presented their innovations. Shima Seiki, a leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer, featured its flagship Mach 2XS whole garment knitting machine with original slide needle on four needle beds and spring-loaded moveable sinkers as well as the compact SW G091 N2 for producing smaller whole garment items and accessories.
Italian hosiery knitting machine builder Busi Giovanni presented the company’s J-Terry and Busi medical terry pantyhose single cylinder sock machines. Groz-Beckert, a leading provider of industrial machine needles, precision parts and fine tools, showcased its circular knit exhibit, a circular knitting machine replica made of acrylic glass that visualized 14 different knitting technologies from gauge E10 to E50.
Monforts presented a wide range of advanced innovations and developments. Karl Mayer exhibited its new HKS 4-M EL tricot machine and the Size Box VSB innovative sizing technology.
ITM Texpo saw the sector’s leading textile technology representatives and welcomed 49,730 visitors. It provided a great opportunity to foreign and local participants to present their new technologies.

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