Texworld NYC + Apparel Sourcing NYC Offer Tremendous Global Networking

Fashion is one of the most international industries in the world, with brands needing to source inputs and textiles from all corners of the globe. But with trends moving so fast and supply chains as complex as they are, it’s more important than ever for importers to be in the know regarding macro and microtrends, and to build strong relationships with suppliers who can deliver on orders.

Texworld New York City is one of the largest sourcing events on the East Coast for apparel fabric buyers, research and product development specialists, designers, merchandisers and overseas sourcing professionals to connect and network. This international business platform offers a wide product range covering the entire fabric spectrum—from casual cotton to functional fabrics and sophisticated knits to intricate laces, season-to-season attendees discover textiles of innovative structures, material mixes and surprising color palettes.

The winter edition of co-located shows Texworld NYC + Apparel Sourcing NYC will be held January 21-23, 2025 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. The event will bring together thousands of industry leaders, innovators and professionals from around the globe, setting new benchmarks in textile and apparel sourcing.

International pavilions also make it easy for attendees to explore the various exhibitors by country, with a look at each one’s respective textile expertise and market positioning. The winter show’s pavilions will feature a global showcase of textile, apparel and home textile products, offering numerous global networking opportunities.

With so many exhibitors putting their design expertise on display, it’s always helpful for attendees to get trend information on the most important trends for the season, with direction on what they need to buy to stay ahead.

At the winter edition of Texworld USA, the much-anticipated Texworld Trend Showcase, curated by trend agency DONEGER | TOBE, will return with insightful, visually stimulating segments for the Spring/Summer 2026 season. In addition, the show will once again incorporate in-person discovery with digital sourcing for the best of both worlds. At the returning Trend+ feature, in collaboration with Material Exchange, attendees can get detailed data and order samples by scanning QR codes on each trend fabric as well as interact with the show’s AI sourcing assistant, Frank the Bear.

No matter what trends buyers will have their eyes on, it’s also essential that materials are produced sustainability, ethically and with low impact. To learn what’s new and see where the industry is headed in terms of innovation, attendees can once again visit The Texworld Next-Gen Innovation Hub, which will make a return at Texworld’s winter edition.

The Hub will focus again on high-performing, sustainable fiber and material alternatives from leading innovators, highlighting the cutting-edge solutions that are addressing the industry’s growing demand for eco-friendly and technologically advanced materials.

Additionally, to reinforce the co-located event’s commitment to eco-friendly practices and verify sustainability throughout the show’s specialty sourcing categories, Texworld will continue with its Texpertise ‘Econogy.’ This unique initiative—which is promoted among the more than 50 textile fairs of the Messe Frankfurt group in 13 countries worldwide—ensures that all sustainability claims by participating exhibitors are verified by a third-party committee of experts. Such initiatives offer a more transparent roadmap to sourcing sustainably.

From groundbreaking innovations and sustainable insight to global sourcing solutions and networking, the Summer 2026 edition of Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC and Home Textiles Sourcing will prove to be a hub of industry advancement and inspiration. Stay tuned for further announcements, as there is much more to come!

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