Inlegmash 2027: textile and light-industry machinery

24–26 February 2027
Timiryazev Center, Moscow, Russia

Inlegmash is an international exhibition of machinery and equipment for textile and light-industry production, organised by Expocentre. The 2027 event is announced as its 26th edition. It takes place within Russian Textile Week. The 2026 edition moved to Timiryazev Center, and the organiser confirms the same venue for 2027.

For manufacturers, engineers, buyers and distributors, the exhibition offers a concentrated view of equipment and production technologies across fibre processing, textiles, knitting, garment-making and related sectors. In 2026, the organiser reported that more than 90% of participating companies demonstrated equipment; that previous-edition figure is a useful indication of the event’s practical, machinery-focused character, not a promise about the 2027 floor.

Why Inlegmash matters to textile producers

Explore a connected production chain

The official exhibition scope extends from processing natural and chemical fibres to spinning, weaving, finishing, dyeing and printing. It also includes knitting, garment production, textile cutting, footwear and leather-goods equipment, technical textiles, nonwovens, software, parts and production services. This range can help visitors connect a production challenge—capacity, quality, labour, energy use or process control—to equipment and complementary solutions across more than one stage.

Compare machinery in context

Where exhibitors demonstrate equipment, visitors can observe operating principles and discuss whether a machine’s configuration suits their materials, throughput and workflow. In 2026 the organiser reported that more than 90% of participating companies demonstrated equipment. Use demonstrations to frame technical questions; confirm specifications, availability and service terms directly with suppliers.

Use the previous edition as a scale reference

• 7,400 m² net exhibition area was reported for 2026.
• 123 companies from 8 countries exhibited in 2026.
• 45 companies participated for the first time in 2026.

These are published figures for the 2026 edition. The organiser has not supplied equivalent figures for 2027 in the information reviewed.

Who should visit Inlegmash?

Textile and apparel manufacturers

Use the exhibition to investigate machinery that could address a defined production need. Prioritise relevant stages—such as spinning, weaving, knitting, finishing, printing or garment assembly—and compare process fit, material compatibility, output requirements, automation and support arrangements. Bring representative product and process specifications so supplier discussions can be specific.

Production engineers and technical managers

Focus on operating demonstrations and the interfaces between equipment and your existing line. For each solution, note required inputs, process steps, control and software features, integration requirements, maintenance and spare-parts questions. The 2026 conference addressed automation, digitalisation, certification and production technology; check the organiser’s 2027 programme for confirmed sessions before planning around them.

Equipment buyers, distributors and sourcing teams

Compare suppliers across the categories relevant to your purchasing plan, including machinery, components, consumables, dyes and textile auxiliaries. Record which requirements are met, what remains to be verified and the next commercial step. A first-time exhibitor presence was reported in 2026, so allow time to assess both established and newer suppliers without assuming a particular company will return.

What can you find at Inlegmash?

The organiser’s published themes and 2026 exhibition report cover the following product groups:

• Equipment for primary processing of natural and chemical fibres
• Spinning and weaving machinery
• Textile finishing, dyeing and textile-printing equipment
• Knitting and garment-production machinery
• Fabric spreading, cutting and wet-heat treatment equipment
• Technical textiles and nonwoven production
• Footwear and leather-goods production equipment
• Textile dyes, auxiliaries, components, spare parts and production tooling
• CAD, production software, logistics, energy supply and production design
• Product, equipment and technology certification services

Coverage may change between editions; use the organiser’s current participant and thematic information to identify the 2027 exhibitors and product lines.

How to prepare for Inlegmash

1. Define the production question

Choose a concrete objective: for example, compare options for a particular operation, assess an automation step, identify a supplier for a missing process stage, or review replacement parts and consumables. Write down the materials, quality tolerances, output, available floor space and operating constraints that matter.

2. Build a focused company shortlist

Use the organiser’s participant information when the 2027 directory is available. Group companies by production stage and mark them A (essential), B (useful) or C (if time allows). The 2026 report names equipment across textile printing, automated cutting, weaving, dyeing and garment production, among other areas; treat those examples as previous-edition highlights, not a confirmed 2027 exhibitor list.

3. Prepare technical questions

• Which fibres, yarns, fabrics or garment types can the equipment process?
• What are the rated and typical production speeds, and under what conditions?
• Which changeovers, settings or operator skills are required?
• How does the machine connect to existing equipment, CAD/CAM or production-control software?
• What are the requirements for power, compressed air, water, ventilation or floor space?
• Which maintenance tasks, consumables and spare parts are required?
• What documentation, testing or certification applies to the equipment and its intended use?
• What commissioning, training and after-sales support can the supplier document?

Ask suppliers to distinguish standard capabilities from optional configurations, and record the assumptions behind quoted performance.

Make useful comparisons on site

A demonstration is most valuable when you compare it against a defined production task. For each conversation, record company → product or process → fit with your requirement → evidence to verify → next action. Note the model and configuration, material used in the demonstration, measured or stated output, and any unanswered questions. This makes it easier to compare machinery after the exhibition rather than relying on memory or a general impression.

When comparing alternatives, keep like-for-like criteria: process capability, output quality, changeover, operator requirements, integration, maintenance and supplier support. Ask for technical documents or a follow-up discussion where a live demonstration does not answer your production question.

Beyond the exhibition floor

The 2026 edition included a three-day international industrial conference. The organiser’s post-show report says sessions covered automation and digitalisation, sewing technology, contract manufacturing, digital textile printing, textile merchandise, marking and certification, staffing and business management. These are examples from 2026 only; confirm the 2027 conference programme with the organiser before making plans around a session.

Who should consider exhibiting at Inlegmash?

The 2026 exhibitor mix included companies presenting textile and garment machinery, cutting systems, printing technologies, weaving and dyeing equipment, technical-textile solutions, components and related products. Manufacturers, equipment suppliers, distributors and providers of production technologies may find the specialist audience relevant if they can clearly explain the applications, operating requirements and support available for their products. Define an objective—such as qualifying suitable distributors, discussing a specific production application or presenting a working system—and assess results against that objective after the show. The organiser reported 123 exhibiting companies from 8 countries in 2026; this does not establish the size or composition of the 2027 edition.

Inlegmash visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Set a production or sourcing objective and list the specifications suppliers need.
• ☐ Check the organiser’s current exhibitor directory, programme and visitor information.
• ☐ Prioritise target companies and prepare technical questions.
• ☐ Confirm current registration, venue and travel arrangements with the organiser.

During

• ☐ Compare equipment against the same materials, quality and output requirements.
• ☐ Record product configurations, documents to request and follow-up actions.
• ☐ Separate demonstrated capabilities from claims that still require verification.

After

• ☐ Rank contacts by immediate project fit, further evaluation and market information.
• ☐ Request outstanding specifications, service details, certification documents and commercial terms.
• ☐ Compare shortlisted solutions with production, maintenance and investment stakeholders.

Is Inlegmash worth visiting?

Inlegmash is most relevant to professionals who make, specify, source or distribute textile and light-industry production equipment and related technologies. Its broad process coverage and the 2026 report of frequent equipment demonstrations support focused technical comparison. Visitors will get more from the trip by arriving with a production problem, measurable requirements and a supplier shortlist; an unstructured walk through a machinery exhibition makes comparison and follow-up harder.

Inlegmash 2027 at a glance

Make your visit purposeful

Choose the production questions you need answered, compare suppliers against the same requirements, and leave each conversation with a clear next step. Specify. Compare. Demonstrate. Follow up.

Textile and light-industry opportunities in Russia

Market size and demand

A recent market indicator reused from earlier verified research reports Russian synthetic fabric production of 681.3 million square metres in 2025, up 4% year on year, according to TAdviser. This is a production measure for synthetic fabric, not a measure of machinery purchases or total textile demand. It provides sector context, but does not by itself establish demand for any specific equipment.

What this may mean for exhibitors and visitors

For machinery manufacturers and distributors, the production figure may provide a starting point for investigating whether their textile-processing equipment fits local producers’ materials and requirements; product fit, service capacity and market-entry conditions need to be checked independently. Textile manufacturers and buyers may use Inlegmash to compare machinery and production technologies against their own process needs. No current textile-machinery market-entry or certification rules were verified in the research used for this guide.

Discover Moscow

Moscow offers cultural visits alongside a business trip. The event is held in Moscow at Timiryazev Center; the attractions below are in the city.

Tretyakov Gallery

The gallery’s Lavrushinsky Lane site presents Russian art from the 12th to early 20th century.

New Tretyakov

At Krymsky Val, the New Tretyakov focuses on 20th-century and contemporary art. Visitors can set aside time around exhibition commitments to explore either collection; check current visitor information before planning a visit.