The July 2016 edition of Texworld USA marks the 10th anniversary of the show and 10 years since Texworld USA partnered with Lenzing Innovation to produce the show. The twentieth edition of North America’s largest sourcing event for apparel fabric buyers, research and product development specialist, designers, merchandisers and overseas sourcing professionals invites all in join them.

Held bi-annually, Texworld USA provides the opportunity to meet directly with a wide range of manufacturers from Asia, the Middle East, North America and from many other regions from around the globe to display a variety of apparel fabrics, trims and accessories for womenswear, menswear, juniors and childrens wear. More than 600 international exhibitors from 17 countries will participate in the show, which will feature three new country pavilions from Korea, Taiwan and Turkey.

In addition to Texworld USA’s complimentary educational seminars, attendees in July also have the chance to participate in three new industry boot camps organized by Lenzing Innovation. The in-depth, educational courses will focus on sustainability, marketing and social media, and the basics of starting a fashion line.

Since the launch of Texworld USA ten years ago, Lenzing Innovation has been a vital supporter and partner in this event, said Dennis Smith, president, Messe Frankfurt North America. Through the impressive quality of textile mills exhibiting in the Lenzing Innovation Pavilion and a prestigious group of speakers recruited for the Lenzing Seminar Series, the North American team led by Tricia Carey has shown incredible loyalty and support for this sourcing platform.

The North American Digital Textile Conference also will take place alongside Texworld USA. This full-day event will feature expert panels and seminars focused on product development, sourcing and supply chain advantages of the digital process, and the key differences between digital and analog printing that buyer need to be aware of in specifying and sourcing.

Texworld USA will collocate with Apparel sourcing USA and the Home Textiles Sourcing Expo, which together create one of the largest sourcing destinations in the United States, according to Messe Frankfurt. Apparel sourcing USA expects more than 250 international exhibitors focused on finished apparel, contract manufacturing and private label development sourcing. The brand new Trend Café will highlight apparel trends and exhibitors’ manufacturing capabilities. The show also will feature new country pavilions from Colombia and Pakistan.

The Home Textiles Sourcing Expo will welcome more than 150 exhibitors that specialize in textiles and soft finished goods for home applications. The show will feature new country pavilions from Turkey, Egypt, India and Pakistan; and host a trend forum and educational seminar. They are especially thrilled to welcome four country pavilions to the show floor, said Jennifer Bacon, show director – Texworld USA, Apparel sourcing USA, Home Textiles Sourcing Expo.

Egypt, Turkey, India and Pakistan will represent the best of what the show has to offer — from high quality terry cloth and Egyptian cotton to decorative cushions and hand-loomed textiles.”

This is a must attend event for professionals in every facet of the industry – ready to be inspired by fabrics, influenced by the latest trends and introduced to a host of reliable, cutting-edge apparel textile companies.

The shows are open from July 12 - 14, 2016, for three days of sourcing, seminars and networking at the Javits Convention Center, located at 655 West 34th Street.