Belgian Textile
Machinery Association
The fastest growing industrial sector measured by employment in Belgium.
The Belgian textile machinery industry counts 30 companies, has a turnover of 1 Billion euro and a headcount of 4000. Its companies are active in machinery for indoor textiles (carpet, upholstery, velvet, table – bed linen …), garment textiles, technical textiles and textile finishing. Belgium produces the fastest air jet weaving machines in the world. The Belgian textile machinery companies pursue technological leadership strategies.
Upcoming events
20 - 24 November 2026
ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026
Established since 2008, ITMA ASIA + CITME is the leading textile machinery exhibition that brings together the strengths of the world-renowned ITMA brand and CITME - China’s most important textile event.
NECC, Shanghai, China
https://www.itmaasia.com/
16 - 22 September 2027
ITMA 2027
For over 70 years, ITMA has been the leading exhibition for textile and garment technology, driving progress and collaboration across the entire manufacturing value chain.
Messegelaende Hannover, Hannover, Germany
https://itma.com/
