ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 Garners Strong Support from Industry Partners
23 September 2025: The region’s much-anticipated exhibition for sourcing cutting-edgetechnologies and sustainable solutions across the entire textile and garment value chain willopen next month on 28 October.ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 has already seen strong interest from textile andgarment industry professionals in the region since visitor registration was launched in March.
Held from 28 to 31 October 2025 at the Singapore Expo, the exhibition will gather technologyproviders and key stakeholders from the entire textile and garment value chain.To-date, the Singapore edition has drawn the support of over 80 textile and garment industryorganisations. Among them are All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), AsosiasiPertekstilan Indonesia (API), Association of Iran’s Textile Industries (AITI), Confederation ofIndian Textile Industry (CITI), International Trade Centre (ITC), Malaysian Knitting ManufacturersAssociation (MKMA) and Sri Lankan Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA). Many of the associations are organising visiting delegations.Mr. Kamran Arshad, Chairman APTMA sees the 2025 edition as a good opportunity for theirassociation members to explore the latest innovations that can help boost their businesscompetitiveness.
He enthused, “Our members look forward to attending ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025as the gains they make in automation, digitalisation and resource efficiency will translate intohigher productivity, lower costs and stronger compliance with global buyers. As such, we havepromoted the exhibition to our members and response has been encouraging as Singapore ismore accessible to us.”Joseph Ikpe, National President of the Garments and Footwear Factory Owners Associationof Nigeria (GAFFOAN) also sees great value for his members to attend the exhibition. He said,“This exhibition is a key opportunity for us to see advanced machinery and make the rightinvestment decisions. It is timely as the Bank of Industry Fashion Fund offers loans forequipment purchases at favourable rates.”
He added, “We are sending a delegation as we hope to keep abreast of trending technologiesand find solutions that will make our industry more efficient and competitive. With Africagaining attention as a sourcing destination, now is the time to invest in technology thatmatches our ambitions.” The much-anticipated textile machinery showcase features 19 product sectors encompassingthe entire textile manufacturing value chain. Buyers will be able to source technologies andproducts from over 800 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions.
Early bird visitor badge registration will close on 28 September, according to the organiserITMA Services. Project Director Ms Sylvia Phua advised, “Visitors planning to attend theexhibition have a few days left to secure their badges at 50% off regular rates. Those whorequire a visa can submit their application supported by our invitation letter to the nearestSingapore Overseas Mission or through its authorised visa agent.“Participants will find that Singapore offers exceptional value for industry professionals beyondbusiness: a short stay can be both productive and cost-effective. Visitors can enjoy the island’sexciting tourist hotspots and renowned food scene – from affordable hawker fare to Michelin-starred dining – making their visit a delightful cultural experience for every budget.”
For more information on the exhibition, visit www.itmaasiasingapore.com or download the app
