Organisers of IFKT (International Federation of Knitting Technologists) congress, a premier global event for knitting technologists, designers, enthusiasts, and industry leaders, plan to organisethe next edition of the event in Croatia. The 51st edition of the tradeshow was recently held in Ontario, Canada.
Attended by delegates from eighteen countries, the event served as a dynamic platform for the global knitting community to connect, exchange knowledge, and explore new frontiers in this timeless craft. It demonstrated the power of knitting to unite people, inspire creativity, and celebrate diverse cultural traditions from around the world, avers Hitesh Kumar Sharma, President, IFKT-North America.
Among the highlights of the event was the release of a commemorative book, celebrating 65 years of IFKT excellence, by Harkirat Singh, Deputy Mayor, Bramptonalongside IFKT board members. Additionally, JayeshMenon, Senior Advisor-Economic Development, City of Brampton, presented on B2B cross-border opportunities.
Attendees also enjoyed presentations from institutions such as Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, HochschuleNiederrhein University of Applied Science in Germany, and Kent State University of Fashion in the US. These sessions provided insights into the latest yarns, fabrics, tools, and technologies that are shaping the future of the knitting industry.
A highlight of the event was visit of the IFKT board members from Germany, Ireland, the United States, and Bangladesh to The Great Canadian Sox Knitting Co Inc., where they witnessed the plant's operations and its collection of thermal woollen socks.
