The East Coast’s premier sourcing event opens summer edition with new location and new concept

10 maggio 2021

Co-located, Texworld New York City, Apparel Sourcing New
York City and Home Textiles Sourcing return to in-person
event this July.

Following the success of two virtual editions, the east coast’s premier
sourcing event will return in-person with a new sourcing concept in a
brand new location. Unlike the typical tradeshow setting, no exhibitors
will be physically present onsite. This approach to sourcing will take
place at the Starrett-Lehigh Building. Nestled in the chic neighbourhood
of West Chelsea, the stunning view of the New York Hudson River will
be the backdrop for the 2021 Summer Edition of the New York Textiles
Shows – Texworld New York City, Apparel Sourcing New York City and
Home Textiles Sourcing this July 20 – 22. The three day event will
immerse fabric buyers, designers, and textile professionals into a
dynamic environment of sourcing, learning and networking.

“Continuing to evolve, we see the Sourcing Showroom as a bridge
between the virtual platform and the fully physical event and look
forward to introducing it at the Starrett-Lehigh Building,” stated Jennifer
Bacon, Show Director, Fashion & Apparel, Messe Frankfurt Inc. “It’s
been a challenging year for all of us in the textile sourcing arena, but
through it all, our events have consistently been able to create
opportunities for international suppliers to remain connected to their
customers and we look forward to another successful venture this
summer.”

Bridging the Gap
Acknowledging that a great deal of the international manufacturers are
still facing challenges surrounding travel restrictions during these
uncertain times led to the launch of the Sourcing Showroom. This
innovative exhibition concept offers exhibitors the ability to showcase
their textiles and finished goods without physically being present at the
event. Buyers can return to sourcing, experiencing the latest fabrics,
colors and trends, in-person, while still afforded the ability to
communicate with participating exhibitors across the virtual platform
through one-on-one chat capabilities.

Curated by New York-based trend agency, The Doneger Group, the
Sourcing Showroom will be transformed into a modern gallery of textiles
and finished apparel, highlighting the Autumn/Winter 20/22 trends. With
textile and apparel experts on-hand, visitors will explore thousands of
fabrics, apparel and accessories from global suppliers in more than 25+
countries, including India, Pakistan, Turkey, China, Portugal, Taiwan,
Korea and more. Each textile will be equipped with a QR code directly
linking the buyer to the exhibitor’s virtual space where an immediate
conversation can be made with the supplier and a more detailed list of
product information can be found.

Learning Continues
The incomparable educational programs, the Lenzing Seminar Series
and Textile Talks will remain an integral part of the show, as well as the
highly regarded Trend session with Kai Chow of The Doneger Group. In
an effort to support buyers and ensure a positive experience for both the
in-person and virtual platforms, the education will be streamed live at the
Starrett-Lehigh Building during show hours.

Back to Business
The changes to the location for this July event came only after several
discussions with the Jacob K. Javits Center, and their current state as a
mass vaccination center – an essential contribution to getting the city
fully open and back to business. Texworld New York City has a long
history with the facility and future plans still include utilizing this venue,
even as the tradeshow begins a new business relationship with the
Starrett-Lehigh Building.

“Remaining agile has always been an asset for Messe Frankfurt, and
utilizing this skill allows us to the elevate our platforms to serve a global
audience, stated Konstantin von Vieregge, President and CEO, Messe
Frankfurt Inc. “We are pleased with the introduction of the new concept
and the response from the industry and will continue to build bridges in
supporting the textile community as we move forward together in
business around the world.”

Returning to in-person and with a continued focus on the health and
well-being of our visitors, vendors and staff, mask mandates and other
safety policies will be instituted based on local, state and federal
guidelines. Stay informed and find a complete list of requirements on
the official show website.

Registration for the Summer 2021 edition opens in the coming weeks.

Follow us on our social platforms, or for additional details on any of
these events, please visit us online.

www.TexworldNewYorkCity.com 
www.ApparelSourcingNewYorkCity.com 
www.HomeTextilesSourcing.com 

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