A crease-free sheet, a well-pressed uniform and a spotless tablecloth shape a guest's first judgment of a hotel. Behind this visible quality stands a well-planned ironing and finishing line. The HOSTECH 2026 exhibition will be a strong meeting point for hotel and laundry managers who want to review that line face to face with equipment manufacturers.

Organized under the name HOSTECH by TUSID, the fair opens its doors on November 10-14, 2026 at the Tuyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul. Manufacturers of hotel, restaurant, cafe, gastronomy and kitchen equipment will meet the operators of these sectors at the event. Malkan Machinery is among the exhibitors of the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition.

Founded in 1971, Malkan Machinery is Türkiye's first domestic manufacturer of industrial ironing machines. The first industrial iron produced in Türkiye is displayed today at the Rahmi Koc Museum, bearing witness to the starting point of domestic ironing technology.

Exporting to 95 countries today, the company is focusing on textile care in the hospitality sector at the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition. From hotel sheets to staff uniforms and from guest garments to tablecloths, the ironing and finishing needs of each item will be discussed one by one at the stand.

Finishing is the final stage in which washed and dried textiles are ironed, shaped and folded so that they are ready for use. The result the guest sees depends largely on the quality of this stage.

The value of a meeting at the stand also grows with the visitor's preparation: a manager who knows the daily textile volume, the product mix and the existing steam supply leaves the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition with a concrete roadmap.

HOSTECH 2026 EXHIBITION: SCOPE AND VISITOR PROFILE

The HOSTECH 2026 exhibition takes place on November 10-14 at the Tuyap Fair and Congress Center.

HOSTECH by TUSID is an international trade platform where new products and solutions are presented for the industrial kitchen, hotel-restaurant-cafe (HORECA) and gastronomy sectors. The organizer describes the fair as the largest in its field in Türkiye and the second largest in Europe. The HOSTECH 2026 exhibition will be the platform's next meeting in Istanbul.

According to the organizer, the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition presents industrial kitchen equipment, laundry and service solutions, refrigeration and energy efficiency systems, turnkey projects and software-supported management solutions. Manufacturers of laundry and finishing equipment form a distinct group in the exhibitor profile.

According to organizer data, the 2025 edition hosted 364 exhibiting companies and approximately 25,000 visitors, who came from 120 countries. These figures show that the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition is a meeting point for international buyers as much as for the domestic market.

The visitor profile matches Malkan Machinery's solutions directly. Hotel, holiday village and resort managers, facility and operations managers, purchasing and supply chain officers, as well as distributors and importers, are among the target audience of the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition. These decision makers weigh textile care in terms of quality and cost.

The international visitor structure is also an opportunity for exporting manufacturers. Distributors and importers from different countries can compare many suppliers within the same week at the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition.

Malkan Machinery also sees the fair as a direct route to new markets. Its participation in the CAITME exhibition held in Tashkent in 2026 was part of the same approach.

MALKAN MACHINERY AT THE HOSTECH 2026 EXHIBITION: HALL 11, STAND 1120A

Malkan Machinery will welcome visitors at this stand throughout the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition. In the fair's exhibitor record, the company's product group is listed as washing and laundry machines and equipment. The record also lists the Indupress brand among Malkan Machinery's brands.

The focus of the company's stand at the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition will be the ironing and finishing needs of hotels and industrial laundries. Malkan Machinery's product range includes ironing equipment for laundry and dry-cleaning businesses. Visitors can review solutions suited to their own textile flow one to one with the technical team.

A manager visiting the stand can seek answers to three concrete questions. Which textile should be processed with which equipment, can the existing utilities support new equipment, and how will the investment affect operating costs? Malkan Machinery's technical team aims to address these questions using the facility's own data.

At Malkan Machinery, trade fairs have been seen since 1971 as the most direct way to meet customers. The company's participation in Texprocess Frankfurt in 2019 was another important milestone on its international trade fair journey. Participation in the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition is how this approach is reflected in the hospitality sector.

The Tuyap Fair and Congress Center is a familiar address for Malkan Machinery. The company has taken part without interruption in the Garment Machinery Fair held at the same venue since its first edition, and this continuity was recognized with an award by the Tuyap Board of Directors in 2016.

In June 2026, Malkan Machinery also met visitors at the ITM 2026 exhibition held at the same venue. The company's approach to quality was crowned in 2013 with a Gold Award under the TSE Quality Awards. The HOSTECH 2026 exhibition carries this long-standing trade fair tradition into the hospitality and laundry sector.

HOTEL TEXTILES: QUALITY, COST AND THE OPERATING MODEL

A conversation beside the equipment at an exhibition stand.

Beyond visible quality, textile care is a significant operating expense. The energy, water and labor spent on washing, drying, ironing and folding account for a considerable share of hotel expenses. Choosing the right equipment is the key to managing this expense without losing quality.

Textile life is also part of the cost. Excessive temperature, too much pressure and unsuitable chemicals wear out the fibers and lead to the early replacement of sheets and uniforms. Ironing equipment set according to the fabric protects both the appearance and the service life of textiles.

Hotels choose one of two models for this work. Some facilities operate their own in-house laundry, while others purchase the service from industrial laundries. An in-house laundry keeps quality control and speed in the hands of the business; the outsourcing model reduces investment, but delivery time and consistent quality depend on the contract.

The choice of model depends on the size of the facility, its occupancy rate and the variety of its textiles. A high-occupancy resort with many restaurants may gain speed and control with its own laundry, whereas outsourcing may be a better balance for a smaller city hotel.

Whichever model is chosen, the ironing and finishing stage determines what the guest sees. The HOSTECH 2026 exhibition brings decision makers from both models together in one venue. A hotel considering setting up or expanding an in-house laundry can weigh the cost and quality of both models with an equipment manufacturer at the same table.

WORKFLOW IN A HOTEL LAUNDRY: FROM RECEIPT TO DISTRIBUTION

In a hotel laundry, textiles are processed in a continuous flow that follows a defined sequence. Receiving and sorting soiled textiles, washing, drying, ironing and finishing, folding and distribution are the main stages of this flow. The capacity of each stage must be balanced with the others, because the slowest station sets the pace of the entire line.

Sorting is the first and most critical step of the flow. Sheets, towels, tablecloths, uniforms and guest garments require different washing programs and different finishing methods. Correct sorting both extends textile life and prevents time loss in the later stages.

After washing and drying, textiles are directed to different finishing stations according to their type. Flatwork is usually processed on flatwork ironer lines, while garments are processed on presses and form finishers. Towels, bathrobes and other pile fabrics are often only dried and folded, because ironing crushes the pile and reduces the softness of the product.

The final stage of the flow is folding, packing and distribution. Stacking an ironed item before it has fully cooled can cause new creases and moisture problems. For this reason, cooling time and proper stacking should be a planned part of the workflow.

Keeping clean and soiled textiles from crossing paths in the same area is a basic rule of flow design. Physically separating the soiled receiving area from the clean distribution area reduces hygiene risk. At the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition, this separation will be one of the priority topics in discussions on laundry layout.

FLATWORK AND GARMENT WORK: CHOOSING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT

An interview in front of the camera on the exhibition floor.

In laundry finishing, textiles are divided into two main groups. Flatwork covers flat items such as sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, tablecloths and napkins. Garment work covers shaped items such as uniforms, shirts, jackets, trousers and dresses.

In flatwork, the goal is a crease-free, flat surface with aligned edges. In high-volume hotel laundries, this work usually runs on lines that combine feeding, ironing and folding.

Efficiency depends on the line speed and on the balance between surface temperature and residual moisture; a sheet that enters too dry may stay creased, while one that enters too wet slows the line down.

Garment work requires forms suited to the shape of the garment and a balance of steam and vacuum. The collar of a uniform shirt, the shoulder of a jacket or the crease of a pair of trousers cannot be achieved with flat-surfaced equipment. This is why presses, form finishers and vacuum ironing tables are used for garment work.

Malkan Machinery's expertise is concentrated particularly in garment work. The jacket, trouser and shirt ironing know-how used for many years in the garment industry carries the same value for hotel uniforms and guest garments. Visitors to the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition will be able to see at the stand how this experience has been adapted to the hospitality sector.

The product mix is decisive in choosing equipment. A facility dominated by flatwork does not have the same needs as one with a heavy uniform and guest garment service. Breaking down daily volumes by product type before visiting the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition clarifies which station should be installed with which capacity.

UNIFORMS, GUEST GARMENTS AND RESTAURANT TEXTILES

The staff uniform is a quality indicator that is visible at every point of contact with guests. The uniforms of reception, restaurant and housekeeping staff are cleaned and ironed frequently. This high cycle requires equipment that delivers fast and repeatable results.

For uniform shirts, form finishers are used together with collar and cuff presses. The form finisher shapes the body of the shirt by steaming it from the inside and drying it with hot air, while the collar and cuffs are sharpened on separate presses.

With the right temperature and time settings, a neat result with a low risk of shine is achieved.

Jackets and trousers call for form presses and vacuum ironing tables. The press transfers the shape of the form to the garment, while the vacuum cools the steamed fabric and fixes its shape. With settings suited to the fabric, this combination helps the uniform stay neat for longer during use.

The guest garment service is a more delicate area. A guest's suit, shirt or dress is made from different fabrics, and a careful result is expected. In this service, presses with versatile forms, spotting tables and an experienced operator work together.

Stain removal is particularly important for guest garments. Choosing a chemical suited to the type of stain, testing it first on a hidden area and using steam, vacuum and compressed air in a controlled way reduce the risk of damaging the fabric.

If a stained garment is ironed, the heat can set the stain into the fabric.

Restaurant, cafe, catering and banquet businesses are also an important part of the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition audience. Here, tablecloths, napkins, aprons and chef's clothing are the textiles a guest notices first. If grease, wine and sauce stains are not properly pre-treated before washing, they can become set in the fabric during ironing.

Chef's jackets and service uniforms belong to the garment work group; they are washed frequently and made from fabrics that withstand high temperatures. At banquets and large events, hundreds of tablecloths may need to be prepared on the same day. This is why ironing capacity should be planned for peak periods rather than for an average day.

STEAM, VACUUM AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY

Visitors examining equipment in an exhibition hall.

Ironing equipment in a laundry runs on steam, vacuum and compressed air. Setting up these utilities correctly determines the energy cost as much as the performance of the equipment. In hotels, these utilities are often planned together with the facility's main boiler room.

Ironing requires dry steam that carries no water droplets. Wet steam increases the risk of water marks and shine on textiles and prolongs drying, which raises the cycle time. Proper slope, insulation and condensate drainage through steam traps are therefore basic requirements in steam lines.

The choice of steam source depends on the scale of the laundry. In a small in-house laundry, equipment-mounted or local steam generators may be sufficient; in a high-capacity laundry, a balanced distribution line fed from a central boiler is preferred. In both cases, safety valves, water softening and regular blowdown are the foundation of safe operation.

Vacuum and compressed air must be planned with the same care. The vacuum fixes the shape by cooling the textile shaped with steam and draws out moisture, while compressed air drives the pneumatic movements of the presses.

Dry and clean air extends the life of valves and cylinders, which is why regular maintenance of the filter and water separator in the air preparation unit matters.

If new equipment is to be added to the existing utilities, a capacity calculation comes first. Adding up steam consumption, vacuum flow and air demand shows whether the existing boiler or compressor is sufficient. Arriving at a meeting at the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition with this utility data makes the equipment proposal realistic.

ENERGY, WATER AND HYGIENE

A hotel laundry accounts for a considerable share of a facility's energy and water consumption. For this reason, energy efficiency matters in equipment selection not only for cost but also for the sustainability goals of the business. The presence of energy efficiency systems as a separate product group at the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition reflects this interest.

Energy efficiency can be improved with a few basic measures. Insulating heated surfaces, supplying steam only when needed and eliminating steam leaks are the first of these. Returning condensate to the boiler saves both water and energy.

Hygiene is an unquestionable priority in hospitality textiles. The hygienic condition of textiles is ensured primarily by a validated washing process applied with the right temperature, time and chemicals. The heat used in drying and ironing is a step that complements this process; on its own, it does not replace a hygiene assurance.

In Europe, the EN 14065 standard defines a management approach for laundries called Risk Analysis and Biocontamination Control (RABC). The standard aims to maintain the microbiological quality of processed textiles up to the point of handover to the customer. It is not a machine certificate but a risk management framework that covers the entire laundry process.

Maintaining hygiene also extends to the stages after finishing. Clean textiles must be folded in a clean environment, transported in suitable packaging and kept from contact with soiled textiles. The layout of the ironing equipment should be planned to support this clean flow.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUPRESS

In the exhibitor record of the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition, the Indupress brand is listed among Malkan Machinery's brands. The strategic partnership between Malkan Machinery and the German ironing technology manufacturer Indupress broadens the company's range of solutions. Visitors will be able to evaluate domestic production and German engineering through a single point of contact.

Indupress is a family company with a long history in ironing equipment for jackets, trousers and outerwear and in finishing solutions. Combined with Malkan Machinery's production and service structure, this expertise offers an additional option for businesses with high quality expectations. The details have been covered separately in the article on the Malkan Indupress Strategic Partnership.

The most tangible benefit of the partnership for visitors is the single point of contact approach. When equipment selection, utility planning, commissioning and after-sales support are coordinated from one place, the division of responsibilities becomes clear.

The scope of each service is then defined together, starting with the first meeting at the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition, according to the size and location of the project.

PREPARING FOR THE EXHIBITION MEETING AND THE NEXT STEPS

At a fair as broad as the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition, time is limited. Preparing the right questions in advance makes meetings comparable and speeds up the investment decision. The following questions summarize the key topics for ironing equipment meetings.

• What is the daily textile volume and product mix? The ratio of flatwork to garment work determines which equipment is needed at what capacity.
• Is the existing steam, vacuum and compressed air capacity sufficient? This question shows whether new equipment can run on the existing utilities.
• What are the cycle time and operator requirements of the equipment? Staff planning and shift patterns are based on this answer.
• What is the level of energy and water consumption? Operating cost is as important as the initial investment.
• How are commissioning, training and spare parts provided? After-sales support determines the efficiency of the equipment throughout its life.
• In which businesses do similar solutions operate? Seeing a system running in the field is stronger evidence than catalog information.

The answers to these questions make it possible to compare offers not only on price but on total value. Bringing a sample uniform or sheet from your own facility to the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition also makes the evaluation more concrete.

A meeting that starts at the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition gains its real value in the steps that follow. The first step is an on-site survey of the laundry or the planned area. Textile volume, product mix and existing utilities become clear during this survey.

The second step is the layout and utility plan. The position of the equipment according to the flow sequence, the routing of steam, vacuum and air lines, and the clean-soiled separation are addressed in the same plan. A good plan reduces labor and handling distances.

The third step is commissioning and training. After the equipment is installed, settings are defined for each textile group and operators are trained on these settings. A regular maintenance plan is also handed over together with the equipment.

The first weeks after commissioning should be monitored separately. Cycle time, energy consumption, defect rate and operator feedback show the need for fine-tuning. Once this period is complete, the laundry operates with stable and predictable capacity.

Throughout an export journey reaching 95 countries, Malkan Machinery has made it a principle to carry out these steps with the same care. Every meeting that begins at the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition can be the first step of a long-term cooperation.

Conclusion: The HOSTECH 2026 Exhibition and Malkan Machinery

The HOSTECH 2026 exhibition will bring together decision makers from the hotel, restaurant and laundry sectors on November 10-14 at the Tuyap Fair and Congress Center. Malkan Machinery will present ironing and finishing solutions for these sectors at Stand 1120A in Hall 11.

Türkiye's first domestic manufacturer of industrial ironing machines is placing its long-standing expertise at the service of the hospitality sector.

For managers who want to reassess textile care in terms of quality, cost and hygiene, the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition will be a strong opportunity. Every topic, from garment work to flatwork and from steam supply to energy efficiency, can be discussed at the stand using the facility's own data.

The strategic partnership with Indupress adds a further dimension to these meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When and where will the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition be held? The fair will be held on November 10-14, 2026 at the Tuyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul.

Where is Malkan Machinery's stand at the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition? Malkan Machinery will welcome visitors at Stand 1120A in Hall 11.

Which solutions will Malkan Machinery present at the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition? The company will present ironing and finishing solutions for hotels and industrial laundries. In the exhibitor record, its product group is listed as washing and laundry machines and equipment.

What is the difference between flatwork and garment work? Flatwork covers flat items such as sheets, duvet covers and tablecloths. Garment work covers shaped items such as uniforms, shirts and jackets, which are processed on presses, form finishers and vacuum ironing tables.

Why is dry steam important in ironing? Wet steam increases the risk of water marks and shine on textiles and also prolongs drying. Dry steam penetrates the fabric evenly and gives a more consistent ironing result.

Does ironing alone ensure the hygiene of textiles? No. Hygiene is ensured primarily by a washing process applied with the right temperature, time and chemicals; the heat in drying and ironing complements this process.

What does the EN 14065 standard cover? EN 14065 defines a risk management approach (RABC) for maintaining the microbiological quality of textiles processed in laundries. It is not a machine certificate; it covers the entire laundry process.

What should be prepared before coming to the HOSTECH 2026 exhibition? Noting your daily textile volume, product mix and existing steam, vacuum and air supply focuses the meeting directly on your project.

Which equipment is used for restaurant textiles? Flatwork such as tablecloths and napkins is processed on ironer lines, while garment work such as chef's jackets and service uniforms is processed on presses and form finishers.