As we pointed out in our first review of ITMA 2019, digital technologies were a hot topic at the show, both completely digital solutions and digital components within convention solutions. Of equal—and related—importance, there was also a focus on sustainability, with a goal of reducing the industry’s environmental impact: it’s the world’s Number 2 polluter, not a good thing. The show featured many exciting new product launches and innovative technologies and products, including those that leverage the Internet of Things, by 1717 exhibitors from 45 countries. And ITMA 2019 attracted visitorship of over 105,000 from 137 countries, just slightly lower than ITMA 2015 (123,000 visitors) even though the duration of the show was shortened by a day.

Many new technologies were launched, ranging from 3D weaving and knitting to hi-tech nonwovens processes, sustainable chemicals and state-of-the-art garment-making technologies, and wide range of software-powered automation solutions—and, of course, digital printing technologies.

Following are just a few highlights from our visit to ITMA.