Texworld NYC’s International Pavilions Highlight Global Textiles and Manufacturing Capabilities

Texworld NYC and Apparel Sourcing NYC might be held in New York City, but the co-located global shows will be bringing attendees the world.

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To help attendees navigate the one-stop-shop’s global sourcing focus on July 14-16, 2024, Texworld NYC and Apparel Sourcing NYC have created numerous international pavilions, organized and manned by each country’s respective trade association. These destination areas on the show floor will present multi-exhibitor high-level overviews of each country’s heritage and artisanal skills (often dating back centuries or more), as well more modern design and manufacturing capabilities. For many of the countries, the textile industry is one of the largest contributors to its economy, so there is heightened attention to investment and quality production.

Vietnam’s pavilion will have 20 exhibitors (organized by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre, or ITPC), focusing mainly on textiles and apparel. On the artisanal front, Vietnam has a long history of silk and silk weaving, known for its lightweight durability. From a modern fashion standpoint, Vietnam is particularly known for sportswear and footwear, as well as bags and backpacks. Vietnam is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and subsequently, a member of ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), making it particularly attractive as a sourcing region.

Taiwan’s pavilion is organized by the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF). Renowned for its integral supply chain, Taiwan has been increasingly developing various types of functional and eco-friendly textiles.

Korea’s pavilion, organized by the Korea Textile Trade Association (KTTA), often translates the country’s technological capabilities into its textiles. Look for fashion textiles, high-tech and functional textiles, as well as those made with 3D design capabilities.

Bangladesh’s pavilion is organized by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). Bangladesh has a strong history of textile production, and produces a broad range of products, including cotton and synthetic fabrics, plus garments and home textiles.

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Pakistan’s pavilion is organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). Pakistan is a major supplier of cotton, so attendees can expect a broad variety of cotton textiles produced in the country’s vertically integrated facilities. To suit consumer demand, Pakistan is also known for knits and wovens, in blends including silk, cotton, linen and synthetics.

The India pavilion features 1 exhibitor and is organized by the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC). Long known for its textiles, India specializes in silks and cottons as well as man-made fibers, and will be featuring mostly home textiles and soft goods at Texworld. In general, India’s artisanal techniques range from wood block printing to beautiful hand-loom weaves (one of the country’s oldest industries), and the country has a long history of dyeing techniques as well.

“Our co-located events in New York and Los Angeles represent a unique opportunity for industry professionals to connect, learn, and grow. From curated trend presentations to networking opportunities, our shows offer a comprehensive experience designed to empower both attendees and exhibitors and drive success in today’s competitive marketplace,” states Jennifer Bacon, VP of Fashion + Apparel, Messe Frankfurt Inc.

Global suppliers across apparel, textiles and home will exhibit at the co-located Texworld and Apparel Sourcing New York City, Home Textiles Sourcing and Printsource shows (running July 16-18 at New York’s Jacob K. Javits Center). Following Texworld NYC is Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles and Printsource, running in August at Los Angeles’ California Market Center.

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