Biancalani ITM 2026 participation will spotlight two advanced textile finishing technologies designed to improve sustainability, efficiency and fabric quality. At ITM Istanbul 2026, Biancalani will showcase AIRO®24 and AQUARIA®, two high-performance systems engineered for modern textile finishing and washing applications. AIRO®24 delivers fabric speeds up to 2,800 m/min using high-velocity air technology, while AQUARIA® dramatically reduces water consumption to as low as 2–5 L/kg. Together, these technologies help textile manufacturers lower operating costs, improve process quality and meet growing sustainability requirements.
Istanbul has long been a crossroads between worlds, and this June, it becomes the meeting point for the global textile industry. ITM 2026 at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center is where Biancalani will bring two of its most advanced finishing technologies face-to-face with the professionals who matter most: the ones running production lines every day.
If you work in textile preparation and finishing, these are the five days in 2026 you won’t want to miss.
AIRO®24: speed, air, and results you can feel at first touch
Fabric finishing at 2,800 m/min. Not a concept, not a projection: a working reality. AIRO®24 uses high-velocity air flows to deliver fabric speeds which can reach 160 km/h as the sole transport and treatment medium, delivering a strong and, at the same time, extremely safe mechanical action that has no equivalent in conventional finishing.
The performance figures are precise and independently verified:
- Evaporation capacity, which in some cases can reach 1,400 kg/h
- C.L.I.M.A. certification: third-party validated environmental performance
- Modular design spanning SINGLE, DUETTO, TANDEM, and TRIPLEX configurations
- SMART-SWITCH 2.0, allowing the operator to adjust mechanical intensity and drying power independently
- Overall efficiency of 95%
What the numbers don’t capture is what Biancalani calls the AIRO® HAND: a distinctive fabric feel that has become a recognised mark of quality among premium textile brands worldwide. It’s certified, consistent, and immediately perceptible to the touch.
At ITM Istanbul, visitors will be able to experience this firsthand rather than read about it on a data sheet.
AQUARIA®: washing reimagined for a water-scarce world
The textile industry’s relationship with water has long been one of its most pressing challenges. Conventional washing processes typically can consume way over 20-30 litres per kilogram of fabric. AQUARIA® can operate as low as 2-5 L/kg.
This incredible reduction is achieved through the same patented working principle that defines the AIRO® system. Fabric moves exclusively through air. Two large accumulation chambers, connected by a pneumatic ejector, deliver effective mechanical washing without the water volumes that define traditional systems.
Key performance specifications:
- Near-zero water discharge (under 1 L/kg) for several processes, such as Eco-Bleaching, performed without chlorine and without caustic soda
- Efficient and intense mechanical action with complete removal of harmful chemical agents across many standard processes
- Fully open-width process (up to 3600 mm) with air transportation for total safety
- Production speed up to 80 m/min
The specialised process portfolio includes enzymatic bio-polishing, fibrillation, and defibrillation of cellulosic fabric such as lyocell, full treatment of PES/modal for cupro-like effect, indigo-specific AQUASTONE and AQUA+FLAT treatments, relaxed mercerization, washing after dyeing, and washing after printing.
Every fibre, every construction
Both machines are designed without compromise on versatility. Whether the production line handles silk, linen, cotton, modal, lyocell, cupro, wool, polyester, or heavy upholstery and terry towel, AIRO®24 and AQUARIA® are engineered to perform across the full spectrum of textile constructions, from the lightest apparel fabrics through to home textiles and automotive applications.
AIRO®24 is particularly valued for terry towel processing, mechanical softening of woven fabric (from upholstery to automotive, uniforms, and apparel), volume and aspect enhancement, dimensional stabilization of stretch fabric, and specific aesthetic effects in combination with previous AQUARIA® washing treatments.
What ITM Istanbul means for your business
The Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center in Istanbul is one of the most significant venues on the international exhibition calendar, and ITM is one of the sector’s most important gatherings. Thanks to its strategic position, the exhibition provides a unique platform to engage with textile professionals from Europe as well as from regions spanning nearby Asia and further afield.
At the booth, visitors will be able to meet Biancalani’s experts from Italy and Turkey, for focused technical conversations, discussing specific fabric types, production volumes, sustainability targets, and integration with existing lines. So don’t miss the chance to get in touch with us and our local partner, Teksel Tekstil.
Concrete areas to explore together:
- Live assessment of fabric quality results: seeing and touching the output directly
- Configuration analysis matched to your production needs
- Real-world case studies from clients already running these technologies, with documented performance and economic outcomes
Sustainability that passes independent scrutiny
C.L.I.M.A. certification is more than a claim. It is a third-party validation by R.I.N.A. and ACIMIT of the actual environmental impact reduction achieved through Biancalani’s approach to combining thermal and mechanical action with efficient air-to-fabric heat exchange.
For manufacturers facing tightening regulatory requirements, customer expectations around environmental performance, and pressure on operating costs, the metrics behind AIRO®24 and AQUARIA® are the kind that translate directly into commercial advantage: lower energy bills, dramatically reduced water consumption, and consistent process quality that eliminates costly rework.
Find Biancalani at ITM 2026 in Hall 3, Booth 305
Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey 9-13 June 2026
Bring your samples. Bring your production data and your ideas. Bring your most demanding technical questions. The Biancalani team will have the time and the expertise to work through them properly.
Istanbul in June. The appointment for textile finishing innovation is confirmed. We look forward to seeing you there.
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