Exhibition Information
- Name
- ITMA ASIA, the China International Textile Machinery Exhibition
- Industry
- Textile Machinery
- City
- Shanghai
- Venue
- No. 333 Songze Avenue, Xujing Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai
- Abbreviation
- CITME
- Exhibition Dates
- Visitors
- 100000 visitors
- Exhibitors
- 1673 exhibitors
展会简介
Reasons to Exhibit at the China International Textile Machinery Exhibition
- A Flagship Event for the Global Textile Machinery Industry: Co-organized by the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) and the China National Textile Machinery Association, among other authoritative bodies, this is Asia’s largest and most influential specialized textile machinery exhibition. The 2024 Shanghai edition spanned 160,000 square meters, bringing together over 1,700 leading manufacturers from 22 countries and regions, and attracting more than 90,000 professional visitors from 111 countries and territories, thereby solidifying its position as a “business platform that leads Asia.”
- One-Stop Coverage Across the Entire Industry Chain: Exhibits cover core segments of the entire textile value chain—including spinning, chemical fibers, weaving, knitting, nonwovens, dyeing and finishing, printing, apparel machinery, recycling, testing, and packaging—while extending into critical ancillary areas such as textile chemicals. This creates a comprehensive solution showcase, spanning from raw materials to finished products. The show is divided into 19 major process categories, with post‑finishing, spinning, knitting, weaving, digital printing, and the circular economy emerging as the most closely watched focus areas.
- A Hub for Global Resource Networking: The exhibition consistently draws a high proportion of international visitors; in 2024, attendees came from 110 countries and regions, with India, South Korea, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Iran ranking among the top five. Notably, visitor numbers from South America and several European countries posted breakthrough growth. Nearly one hundred overseas buyer delegations attended, generating substantial procurement demand, while specialized groups from India, Iran, South Korea, Turkey, Pakistan, and other nations engaged in pragmatic collaborations, providing an efficient pathway for companies seeking to expand into global markets.
- A Launchpad for Cutting‑Edge Technologies: The event showcases pioneering advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and green circular solutions. Smart manufacturing stands out as a central highlight, with deep integration of AI‑powered textile equipment—from intelligent shaping machines and image‑based weft‑straightening systems to end‑to‑end automated spinning solutions—fully demonstrating the industry’s transition toward greater efficiency, intelligence, and low carbon emissions. Many companies choose this platform for their global or Asian debuts, turning it into an authoritative stage for showcasing technological prowess and setting industry trends.
- A 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 debut “Production Automation Equipment” zone will feature cutting‑edge technologies including industrial robots, intelligent sensing systems, and digital twin production lines, presenting scenario‑based demonstrations of solutions ranging from standalone smart devices to fully automated end‑to‑end processes, thus fostering deeper integration between textile machinery and strategic emerging industries.
- A Leader in Green and Sustainable Practices: The exhibition highlights innovative approaches to resource circulation, efficient resource utilization, waterless processing, and renewable energy integration. Post‑finishing and recycling sectors continue to gain momentum, with numerous exhibitors showcasing eco‑friendly dyeing technologies and waste‑textile recovery systems, helping regional textile industries advance toward sustainability and value‑driven development.
- In‑Depth Empowerment Through High‑Level Forums: Concurrent technical exchanges and industry forums bring together global thought leaders and academic experts to engage in in‑depth discussions on hot topics such as digital transformation, green manufacturing, and smart manufacturing, providing enterprises with a premier platform for strategic decision‑making and technology exchange.





