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The textile industry's most comprehensive summer sourcing destination returns to New York City this July, bringing together Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC, Home Textiles Sourcing NYC, and Printsource for three days of global sourcing, trend discovery, education, and industry connection. Taking place July 29–31 at the Javits Center, attendees will enjoy complimentary access to four dynamic events featuring 425+ international exhibitors, specialty sourcing opportunities, trend forecasting, hands-on workshops, and thought-provoking educational programming designed to inspire the future of fashion and textiles.

This year's event is particularly special as Texworld NYC celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of connecting the global textile and apparel community through innovation, inspiration, and meaningful business opportunities. What began in 2006 as a modest textile sourcing event has evolved into one of North America's leading sourcing platforms—offering unparalleled access to the entire textile and apparel supply chain.

"As we celebrate 20 years of Texworld NYC, we're also celebrating the incredible global community of designers, brands, manufacturers, and industry leaders that have shaped the event into what it is today," said Jennifer Bacon, Vice President, Fashion and Apparel Shows at Messe Frankfurt Inc. "This milestone edition reflects our continued commitment to providing meaningful opportunities for sourcing, education, and collaboration while creating space for the conversations and innovations that will define the future of the industry."

The globally renowned trend-forecasting agency, Peclers Paris, returns to curate the Summer 2026 Trend Showcase, offering an exclusive look at the colors, materials, and consumer shifts shaping Fall/Winter 2027/28. Through four compelling trend stories, attendees will explore emerging aesthetics and innovative textiles shaping the seasons ahead. Guided Trend Showcase tours led by Peclers Paris experts will provide additional insight into each concept and the exhibitor products that bring them to life.

As Texworld NYC celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Summer 2026 edition promises to honor the show's legacy while looking ahead to the next generation of innovation, creativity, and global collaboration.

 

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FESPA Middle East has announced that its 2027 edition will take place from 27–29 April 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a significant new chapter for the region’s leading exhibition dedicated to speciality print, signage, visual communication and textile decoration.

The announcement follows extensive consultation with industry stakeholders across the Middle East and North Africa, with the timing reflecting an understanding of current market conditions and the wider regional business landscape, to provide the specialist print and visual communications community with the opportunity to reunite, reconnect with suppliers, distributors and buyers, and explore the technologies, ideas and strategies shaping the future of the industry.

Topics explored at the 2026 conference included leadership, sustainability, automation, artificial intelligence, workflow optimisation and business transformation, with strong engagement from attendees seeking strategic guidance alongside technology investment opportunities. The event website provides further information on the 2026 conference programme, along with recordings and highlights from selected sessions, offering an opportunity to catch up on key insights and discussions from the event. These themes will continue to play a central role in the development of the 2027 educational programme.

“FESPA is unique because we are a not-for-profit organisation that exists to support the global speciality print community. Every event, every educational programme and every research initiative is designed to help printers, sign-makers and visual communication specialists build stronger, more sustainable and more profitable businesses,” concluded Cassim.

“In the Middle East and North Africa, there is a tremendous appetite for knowledge, innovation and collaboration. FESPA Middle East 2027 will bring together world-class experts, industry leaders and technology innovators to create an environment where businesses can learn, connect and prepare for the future. As the industry continues to evolve, our role is to ensure the community has access to the latest technology and the insight and expertise needed to thrive.”

 

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Source Fashion opens its doors at Excel London next week for its largest and most ambitious edition to date, marking a landmark new chapter for the UK's leading responsible sourcing show. With a sold-out floor plan, 25% growth and significant expansion across both exhibitors and international participation, the July edition cements Source Fashion as the must attend event for sourcing teams. This edition reflects the changing priorities of the global fashion industry, bringing together buyers and manufacturers seeking more resilient, transparent and commercially agile supply chains.

Reflecting that growing demand, Source Fashion has attracted registrations from leading retailers, brands and buying offices across the UK and internationally. Buyers from Burberry, Caroline Gardiner, French Connection, Hobbs, House of Fraser, Hugo Boss, John Lewis, Killstar, Longchamp, Marc Jacobs,  Moss Bros, Mountain Warehouse, M&S, NBrown, Never fully dressed, Next, Nutmeg clothing, Passinger,  Percival Menswear, Perry Ellis,  Ralph Lauren, Reiss, Saltrock, Tesco F&F, Toast, TJX, and  Whistles are among those registered to attend, alongside non-retail buying organisations including Abbey Road Studio, British Airways, Marriot, Westham United and Alpine Racing. International visitors from Zalando, EJ Menswear, Main Rose, Molly Bracken, Norah and Blarney Woolen Mill are also expected further demonstrating Source Fashion's growing reach and influence across the global sourcing community.

The sold-out event will welcome 305 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, representing a 22% increase in exhibitor floor space, making this the show's largest international showcase to date. From established sourcing destinations through to emerging manufacturing markets, buyers will have access to an expanded network of audited suppliers offering apparel, textiles, trims, manufacturing services and material innovation, all under one roof.

Source Fashion takes place from 7–9 July 2026 at Excel London. Bringing together its largest-ever international exhibitor line-up, strongest British manufacturing showcase and an industry-leading programme of content and live features, the July edition reflects a fashion industry embracing new ways of sourcing, collaborating and growing. As the doors open next week, Source Fashion offers buyers not only new suppliers, but the ideas, partnerships and practical solutions that will help shape the future of global fashion sourcing.

 

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Source Fashion opens its doors at Excel London next week for its largest and most ambitious edition to date, marking a landmark new chapter for the UK's leading responsible sourcing show. With a sold-out floor plan, 25% growth and significant expansion across both exhibitors and international participation, the July edition cements Source Fashion as the must attend event for sourcing teams. This edition reflects the changing priorities of the global fashion industry, bringing together buyers and manufacturers seeking more resilient, transparent and commercially agile supply chains.

Reflecting that growing demand, Source Fashion has attracted registrations from leading retailers, brands and buying offices across the UK and internationally. Buyers from Burberry, Caroline Gardiner, French Connection, Hobbs, House of Fraser, Hugo Boss, John Lewis, Killstar, Longchamp, Marc Jacobs,  Moss Bros, Mountain Warehouse, M&S, NBrown, Never fully dressed, Next, Nutmeg clothing, Passinger,  Percival Menswear, Perry Ellis,  Ralph Lauren, Reiss, Saltrock, Tesco F&F, Toast, TJX, and  Whistles are among those registered to attend, alongside non-retail buying organisations including Abbey Road Studio, British Airways, Marriot, Westham United and Alpine Racing. International visitors from Zalando, EJ Menswear, Main Rose, Molly Bracken, Norah and Blarney Woolen Mill are also expected further demonstrating Source Fashion's growing reach and influence across the global sourcing community.

The sold-out event will welcome 305 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, representing a 22% increase in exhibitor floor space, making this the show's largest international showcase to date. From established sourcing destinations through to emerging manufacturing markets, buyers will have access to an expanded network of audited suppliers offering apparel, textiles, trims, manufacturing services and material innovation, all under one roof.

Source Fashion takes place from 7–9 July 2026 at Excel London. Bringing together its largest-ever international exhibitor line-up, strongest British manufacturing showcase and an industry-leading programme of content and live features, the July edition reflects a fashion industry embracing new ways of sourcing, collaborating and growing. As the doors open next week, Source Fashion offers buyers not only new suppliers, but the ideas, partnerships and practical solutions that will help shape the future of global fashion sourcing.

 

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com


Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics concluded on 11 June, showcasing not only the solutions at the cutting-edge of the fashion industry, but also the quality suppliers and products that have stood the test of time. Hailed by many as a key avenue for textile business in South China, the fair, together with concurrent shows Yarn Expo Shenzhen and PH Value, drew over 20,000 visits from 74 represented markets – a notable internationality increase compared to the previous editions, with the city’s technological advantage and regional collaboration potential cited as key reasons for the growth. Buyers at Intertextile Shenzhen were welcomed by nearly 620 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions, and across the three days enjoyed access to a fringe programme that put sustainability and innovation first, most notably at the successful debuts of the Future Horizons Forum and Innovation Studio.

Themed ‘textile innovation’, the fair introduced the Future Horizons Forum, which covered sustainability, cutting-edge materials, and industry AI applications, with sessions moderated by academics from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), and Wuyi University. Guest speakers included key stakeholders from Asia International Hemp Federation (AIHF), LIVVIUM, niisham.liimbu, Panther Textile Group, Shift Fashion Group, and Sunday Square. Not far away was the debut Innovation Studio, a collective display area created in coordination with AIHF, School of Fashion and Textiles (PolyU), THEi, and Wuyi University.

With its new positioning, the fair reinforced its role as an important avenue for international textile business in South China – for exhibitors and buyers alike. VIP buyers included international companies like Adidas, American Eagle, Lululemon, and SIDEFAME, and domestic players such as Annakiki, CHLOSIO, and Ellassay. The fair also welcomed 65 buyers from four overseas buyer delegations – three of which were from Southeast Asia, including Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) and Thailand Textile Institute. Exhibitors hailed from China, France, Italy, Korea, Peru, the US, Vietnam, and more, with 16 companies showcasing in the Japan Zone. It was the unique blend of next-gen solutions and heritage suppliers that stood out to many buyers as a key differentiator of Intertextile Shenzhen 2026.

Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics is a business-friendly platform for unveiling new trends, innovative models, and dynamic forces shaping the industry. By showcasing pioneering case studies and comprehensive solutions for industry advancement, the fair enables stakeholders to discover and adopt successful new models and technologies through engaging displays, seminars, and themed forums.