Shanghai – Visitor registration has opened for ITMA Asia + CITME 2026, which will take place from 20–24 November 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai.
The combined exhibition is expected to draw strong international attendance from textile machinery builders and mills across Asia’s key manufacturing hubs.
According to the organisers, applications received by 24 March have already pushed both exhibitor numbers and booked floor space beyond all previous editions. This reinforces the position of China and wider Asia as core markets for new spinning, weaving, knitting and finishing technology investments.
For knitting and hosiery producers, the show will again present machinery and systems covering the full textile value chain, from man‑made fibre extrusion through knitting, dyeing and finishing to garment making and packaging. Exhibits are expected to include circular and flat knitting machines, sock and seamlesswear equipment, warp and raschel knitting lines, as well as associated yarn handling, inspection and digital control solutions.
Prominent exhibitors confirmed for the 2026 edition include Santoni, Shima Seiki, Cixing and Karl Mayer. These companies are set to highlight developments in high‑gauge seamlesswear production, fully‑fashioned and technical flat knitting, warp knitting for sportswear and lingerie, and integrated automation across winding, knitting and finishing.
To enhance the visiting experience and sourcing efficiency, the pre-registration system will officially open on 25 May 2026 and remain available until 19 November. International trade visitors can complete registration via the official exhibition websites (www.itmaasia.com or www.citme.com.cn).
Participants who complete pre-registration before 19 November will enjoy a 40% early-bird discount on admission tickets. In addition, industry organisations arranging group visits consisting of six or more participants may apply for further preferential benefits.
The organisers have also launched an intensive visitor promotion campaign that combines online and offline strategies, focusing on key industrial clusters. A series of international roadshows will support this effort through a dual approach of attracting buyers to the event while expanding global outreach across major textile markets.
Leveraging the exhibition’s strong industry influence, group invitations have been extended to more than 100 overseas trade associations, industry organisations and key enterprises.
Within China, promotional activities will target both established coastal textile hubs such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Shandong and Guangdong, as well as emerging industrial clusters in Xinjiang, Hubei and Henan. ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai will showcase leading textile machinery technologies while serving as a business platform for collaboration and industry exchange.
