ITMA 2015 will be held from November 12 to 19 in Italy. This edition will showcase end-to-end solutions for the entire textile and garment making chain. To date, 1,380 exhibitors from 47 countries have signed up to take part in the exhibition. ITMA is one of world’s most established textile and garment machinery exhibition since 1951. It is a global marketplace and one-stop sourcing platform for emerging trends and innovative solutions and acquiring new knowledge and best practices.
Since demand for space is high, with applications still streaming in, an 11th hall has been added to the show which will house the fiber and yarn, research and education, colorants and chemicals, software and recycling sectors. The exhibition, with a gross size of over 200,000 sq. mt. will be complemented by several knowledge exchange and networking platforms.
In addition, a new initiative has been launched, the ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award. This award recognises outstanding industry members and post-graduate students for their contributions to the sustainable development of the global textile and garment industry. The award comprises three categories: Industry Excellence Award, R&E Excellence Award – Masters and R&E Excellence Award – Doctorate.
The drive towards sustainability in the entire textile and garment value chain is increasingly integrated with enlightened business practices, and innovative technology holds the key to environmental sustainability.
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