ITMA hosts sustainability event

The International Textile Machinery Association (ITMA) 2011 exhibition set in Barcelona, Spain, in September will feature the Sustainable Textile Leaders Roundtable Dialogue as its kick-off event. “Besides focusing on innovation and creativity, industry players need to tackle pressing environmental issues to ensure the long-term sustainability of their businesses,” says Sylvia Phua, CEO of conference organizer MP International. The conference for textile machinery manufacturers, textile and apparel producers, brands and retailers will also include the World Textile Summit, Textile Dyestuff and Chemical Industry Leaders’ Forum, and IFAI’s Advanced Textiles Europe 2011 conference.