CAITME is a unique specialised international exhibition for the textile and clothing industry technologies in the Central Asian region and, according to an independent audit, it is the largest exhibition of this profile in the CIS region.

The exhibition demonstrates innovation trends and new achievements in textile machinery engineering and technologies from the leading manufacturers covering the entire production chain – from yarn up to ready garments.

Over 14 years, CAITME exhibition has been contributing to the global processes of upgrading and modernising the existing, as well as creation of new highly efficient production facilities manufacturing high added value products in one of the leading industries of Uzbekistan – textile and garment industry take the second position in the industrial production volume of the country.

Annually, the recognised leaders of textile machinery engineering and suppliers of the most advanced technologies from Europe and Asia participate in the exhibition. The National expositions and pavilions of Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, South Korea and China are being organised regularly.

The event is supported by the key national ministries and agencies. The high rank officials of the Uzbek Government annually attend it. CAITME is the most important and anticipated event in the calendar of all industry experts of the region.

First of all, CAITME has a unique target audience. The exhibition is annually visited by thousands of specialists and industry experts, top managers and owners of textile, knitting and garment businesses from all over the Central Asian region.

Within the framework of the exhibition, an extensive business programme is being implemented. It includes the international conferences, numerous rounds of B2G and B2B meetings, master classes, road shows, workshops and presentations from the leading advanced technologies producers and suppliers and industry influencers.

Over the years, the exhibition has become the most significant and efficient trade and business platform for “first hand” purchasing, live demos of the latest technological solutions and innovations, productive dialogue between the leading producers and suppliers of machinery and their customers – textile and garment manufacturers of the region.

CAITME 2022 facts and figures:

• Area (gross) 10 000 sqm;
• Number of exhibitors 306 from 19 countries;
• Number of professional visitors 6 044;
• Foreign visitors 355 out of 19 countries;
• National Pavilions and Group stands Italy, Germany, South Korea, Turkiye, India, China;
• 83% of companies demonstrated machine tools and equipment;
• 99% of exhibition space rebooked for 2024.

• Machinery for spinning preparation
• Spinning and twisting machinery for natural and chemical fibres, equipment for wool, felt, non-woven fabrics, coated, laminated fabrics and rope production
• Spoolers, reeling, texturing and winding machinery
• Weaving preparatory machinery, weaving and tufting machinery
• Knitting and hosiery machinery
• Washing, bleaching, dyeing, printing, drying, finishing machinery and technologies
• Embroidery and braiding machinery
• Cutting and sewing machinery
• Rolling, folding, packaging machinery
• Machinery for buttons and other accessories manufacturing
• Miscellaneous textile machinery
• Controlling, inspecting and measuring equipment, laboratory and testing equipment
• Accessories for textile machinery
• Leather and shoe production equipment
• CAD/CAM, software and automation
• Equipment for recycling, water treatment, waste reduction and environmental protection
• Dyestuffs and chemicals
• Technical services, pre and after sales services for the textile and garment industry