At the next edition of Milano Unica, the leading international trade fair for high-end fabrics and accessories, scheduled to take place at Rho Fiera Milano from July 8 to 10, ACIMIT (the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers) will participate for the first time with an institutional booth.

Through this initiative, ACIMIT aims to foster connections between its member companies, exhibitors, and buyers attending Milano Unica, while also promoting greater awareness of the cutting-edge technological solutions that define the Italian textile machinery industry—particularly in the areas of sustainability, circular economy, and digitalization.

ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025

Event Dates: 28 to 31 October 2025

Event Venue: at Singapore Expo.

ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025, has released the eagerly awaited exhibitor list on a new mobile app available for users of both Android and IOS devices.

Although the sales application period has closed, new space applications have continued to stream in, signaling strong confidence from exhibitors in the leading textile machinery showcase.

Celebrating 25 years of “Togetherness”!
After 37 successful editions, we are proud to announce the 38ᵗʰ edition of GTE’25—Garment Technology Expo, Ahmedabad
Dates: 07–09 November 2025
Venue: Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat (India)

Join South Asia’s premier showcase of garment machinery, accessories, and allied technologies.

Online Symposium: Global Cotton Market Insights

Online Session on the Future of Cotton Markets
Featuring Joe Nicosia | Louis Dreyfus Company

Join us for a live-streamed keynote session where Joe Nicosia, a leading authority in the global cotton trade and a senior executive at Louis Dreyfus Company, will share his expert perspective on the evolving dynamics of the cotton market.

Offering strategic insights into market trends and future outlooks impacting the global cotton landscape.

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) released findings from its 32 nd Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS), conducted May 12-22, 2025, revealing sharp regional variations across the global textile industry. The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) released findings from its 32nd Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS), conducted May 12-22, 2025, revealing sharp regional variations across the global textile industry.

Orders and Capacity Show Mixed Signals Global order intake declined for four consecutive months since January, reaching -21 pp in May. Africa again leads with positive intake (+18 pp), while Europe (-45 pp) and East Asia (-41 pp) struggle most.

CII-CME: Exploring Technical Textiles – Opportunities and Future Directions

Event Dates: June 24th & 25th, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Event Mode: Virtual session
India's textile industry is experiencing a major shift, moving away from traditional materials towards cutting-edge technical textiles.

This transformation is driven by a surge in innovation, a greater commitment to sustainability, and increasing worldwide demand.

Gartex Texprocess India, Delhi—August 2025

Integrated expo on garment manufacturing & textile technologies.

A premier platform showcasing cutting-edge developments in garment and textile manufacturing. This flagship event brings together professionals from across the value chain—offering unmatched opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and business growth.  

Event Date: 21-22-23 August 2025.

Venue: Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi, India.

Navigating the Shifting Global Trade Landscape

Indian exporters are feeling the pinch from reduced U.S. demand.

Especially in textiles and apparel, prompting a strategic pivot toward markets in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. 

Exporters urge faster trade deals and local incentives to stay competitive.
Diversification and policy support offer hope despite slow U.S. demand.

Day 1 Was a Phenomenal Success

Gartex Texprocess India—Mumbai 2025: 

Day 2 

What’s in Store Today:

125+ Exhibitors I 300+ Top Brands I 1,00,000+ sq. ft. Show Area.

Incorporating: Denim Show I  Featured Zones : Fabrics & Trims Show I Screen Print India

SPI 2025 – Screen Print Innovations

Event dates: taking place from 3 to 5 June 2025

Event venue: at Messe Essen, Germany.

As a respected voice in the industry, we’d love to welcome you to this dynamic event, where experts from across Europe explore how functional printing, digital transformation, and sustainable technologies are reshaping industrial manufacturing and product design.

Opening Ceremony: Tuesday, 3 June, 10:00 am - Main Exhibition Entrance, Hall 8.

The excerpts from a presentation from Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar's insightful webinar on "Trade in the New Global Era with Reference to Textiles," held by NISTI on May 10, 2025.

In his presentation, Dr. Ramkumar predicted a likely reduction in US tariffs on Chinese imports, a foresight that has been confirmed by the recent announcement of tariffs being reduced to 30% following negotiations between the US and China.

This development highlights the dynamic nature of global trade and its significant implications for the textile industry, as discussed in the webinar.

ITALIAN TEXTILE MACHINERY: ORDERS CONTINUE TO FALL IN FIRST QUARTER 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, orders for textile machinery recorded by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, showed a sharp decline compared to the same period in 2024, down 29%. The index stood at 41.8 points (base year 2021=100).

The negative result reflects both a significant contraction in the domestic market and a pronounced slowdown abroad. In Italy, orders dropped by 57%, while foreign orders fell by 25%. The index for foreign markets stood at 43.3 points, while the domestic figure dropped to 30.5 points. The order backlog at the end of the quarter ensured 3.6 months of production.