Cematex, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, to emphasise the importance of innovation to the textiles, garment and fashion industry has launched the ITMA Innovation Lab at ITMA 2019.
The ITMA Innovation Lab includes some features from previous editions, in addition to new initiatives and enhancements. The four main components of the Innovation Lab are: Research & Innovation Pavilion (R&I Pavilion); ITMA Speakers Platform; Innovation Video Showcase; and ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award.
The speaker’s platform will be an avenue for participating R&I Pavilion institutes to present their latest research projects and cutting-edge technological developments. The video showcase will provide a new channel for visitors to learn more about innovative exhibits at ITMA 2019. The R&I Pavilion will showcase cutting-edge textile and related research and development projects. The ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award will recognise the collaborative efforts by the global textile industry to advance business sustainability through innovative solutions and promote outstanding industry related research.
ITMA 2019 will be held from June 20-26, 2019 at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via venue. The exhibition will feature over 1,600 exhibitors who will be showcasing their latest technologies and sustainable solutions for the entire textiles and garment manufacturing value chain, as well as fibers, yarns and fabrics.
