Posted September 1, 2014

 

The fiber and yarn chapter at ITMA 2015, scheduled for November 2015 in Milan, will feature a new sub-chapter on recycled fibers and yarns.

 

The debut of the fiber and yarn chapter at ITMA 2011 was endorsed as an excellent platform by exhibitors. Almost all of the exhibitors surveyed at the event indicated they would return with a bigger participation, according to organizers.

 

Among the major brands who participated at ITMA 2011 were Rieter, Rhodia, Hermann Bühler AG and Lenzing.

 

More than 1,300 technology and raw material manufacturers have already booked space for ITMA 2015.

 

For fiber and yarn producers, ITMA:

 

• attracts an international pool of buyers sourcing for end-to-end solutions in the production of traditional textile and innovative textile materials;

• presents a rare opportunity for fibee and yarn producers to work alongside machinery partners during live demonstrations;

• is the only exhibition in the world that features the largest and most comprehensive range of textile and garment technology products and raw materials in one venue,

• attended by global brands and apparel groups such as Adidas, Aeffe, Benetton, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Inditex, Levi's, Nike and Reebok.

 

"The introduction of the new sub-chapter on recycled fibers and yarns at ITMA 2015 will be a boon to textile and garment makers and manufacturers and professionals from other industrial sectors,” said Serkan Gülmurat, director of the Foreign Trade Department, Kale Iplik. “It provides us with an excellent platform to showcase our recycled yarn, which is Kale Iplik's commitment towards the planet as well as the global textile and garment industry."

 

Added Martin Kägi, CEO of Bühler Group: "At Buhler, we are committed to produce high-quality yarns through the highest environment standards in our production process. The sustainability theme for ITMA 2015 underscores the importance of the drive towards sustainability in the entire textile and garment value chain. We look forward to showcasing our latest innovations that promote sustainability at the show."