Exhibition Information
- Name
- China Shanghai International Textile Machinery Exhibition ITMA ASIA
- Industry
- Textile Machinery
- City
- Shanghai
- Venue
- No. 333, Songze Avenue, Xujing Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai
- Abbreviation
- CITME
- Dates
- Visitors
- 100000 visitors
- Exhibitors
- 1673 exhibitors
Exhibition Introduction
Reasons to Exhibit at the China International Textile Machinery Exhibition
- Flagship Event of the Global Textile Machinery Industry: Co-organized by the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) and the China Textile Machinery Association, among other authoritative bodies, it is Asia’s largest and most influential specialized textile machinery expo. The 2024 Shanghai edition spanned 160,000 square meters, bringing together over 1,700 top-tier textile machinery manufacturers from 22 countries and regions, and attracting more than 90,000 professional visitors from 111 countries and regions, thereby solidifying its status as a premier business platform driving the Asian market.
- One-Stop Coverage of the Entire Value Chain: Exhibits cover core segments of the textile value chain—including spinning, chemical fibers, weaving, knitting, nonwovens, dyeing and finishing, printing, apparel machinery, recycling, testing, and packaging—and extend into critical ancillary areas such as textile chemicals, forming a comprehensive solution matrix from raw materials to finished products. The exhibition is divided into 19 process categories, with post-processing, spinning, knitting, weaving, digital printing, and circular economy emerging as the most sought-after focus areas.
- Hub for Global Resource Networking: With a consistently high proportion of international visitors, the 2024 edition drew attendees from 110 countries and regions, led by India, South Korea, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Iran, while audiences from South America and multiple European nations experienced significant growth. Nearly one hundred overseas buyer delegations attended, generating strong procurement demand; professional groups from India, Iran, South Korea, Turkey, and Pakistan engaged in pragmatic collaborations, providing efficient pathways for companies seeking to expand globally.
- Platform for Launching Cutting-Edge Technologies: The exhibition serves as a concentrated showcase for innovations in automation, artificial intelligence, and circular economy. Intelligent manufacturing stands out as a key highlight, with deep integration of AI and textile equipment—from smart shaping machines and image-guided weft-aligning devices to end-to-end automated spinning solutions—fully demonstrating the industry’s leap toward efficiency, intelligence, and low-carbon operations. Many companies choose this venue for global or Asian debuts, making it an authoritative stage for showcasing technological prowess and setting industry trends.
- Showcase for Innovative Achievements: The 2026 edition will introduce a new section dedicated to “machinery for composite materials used in textile reinforcement structures,” focusing on innovative applications of high-performance fibers and composites in emerging fields such as aerospace and automotive lightweighting. Additionally, a dedicated “Production Automation Equipment” zone will debut, featuring industrial robots, intelligent sensing systems, and digital twin production lines, offering scenario-based demonstrations of solutions ranging from standalone smart devices to fully automated processes, thus fostering deeper integration between textile machinery and strategic emerging industries.
- Leader in Green and Sustainable Practices: The exhibition places particular emphasis on innovative approaches to resource circulation, efficient utilization, waterless processing, and renewable energy integration, with post-processing and recycling sectors gaining increasing prominence. Numerous exhibitors are highlighting eco-friendly dyeing technologies and waste textile recycling systems, helping regional textile industries advance toward sustainability and value-driven development.
- High-Level Forums for Strategic Empowerment: Concurrent technical exchanges and industry forums bring together global industry leaders and experts to engage in in-depth discussions on hot topics such as digital transformation, green manufacturing, and intelligent manufacturing, providing a premium platform for corporate strategic decision-making and technological collaboration.






