With each edition, Texworld USA continues to build upon its international business platform, bringing in exhibitors and attendees from an increasing number of countries. Since its beginning in July of 2006, Texworld USA has grown to become the largest apparel fabric event in the United States. This summer, the show experienced a 13% growth in attendance from last July, reaching 2,842 attendees.

Taking place July 14-16, Texworld USA showcased 176 exhibitors from 15 countries and offered a dynamic variety of highly innovative and creative fabrics, again exceeding the industry’s expectations. While some exhibitors may have been concerned about the gloomy portrayal of the U.S. economy, it remains the largest economy in the world and the growth in Texworld USA attendees shows that buyers are not backing down.

Messe Frankfurt continued to enforce a strict qualification process for buyers at Texworld USA to ensure that attendees were legitimate buyers or designers. Each attendee registration was thoroughly reviewed and the appropriate credentials confirmed.
Some of the world’s most prominent buyers attended the event including representatives from: Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Armani Exchange, Badgley Mischka, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria Group, Bebe, Dillards, DKNY Jeans, Gap, J.Crew, J.C. Penney, Kenneth Cole, Macy’s, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marks & Spencers, Next Retail Ltd., Nordstrom, Polo Ralph Lauren, 7 For All Mankind, Theory, Urban Outfitters, Victoria’s Secret, Wal-Mart and Weatherproof Garment Company.

Focus on Education and Trends
The July 2008 seminar program, sponsored and organized by Lenzing Innovation, showcased for the first time a half-day Botanic Symposium which brought together the world’s foremost authorities on eco-textiles and innovation, a panel to discuss the other eco-fibers besides organic cotton, and a video presentation from the University of Ultrecht in the Netherlands assessing the environmental impacts of man-made cellulose fibers. There were also trend presentations by leading color experts from Color Portfolio, Design Options and the Pantone Color Institute.

Tricia Carey of Lenzing Fibers noted, “The seminars, especially those on eco topics, were very well-attended. Participants really appreciate the educational opportunity, as the fashion market demands more environmentally sensitive apparel.”

The Lenzing Innovation Partnership
Lenzing Innovation continued to partner with Messe Frankfurt, showcasing twenty-six mills who presented their collections based on Lenzing fibers. “We have worked with Messe Frankfurt for five events now in New York.  With each Show the relationship has grown stronger and it is considered Lenzing's most important event in the USA.  The partnership works well for us not only in New York, but also in the shows around the world,” commented David Atkins, Sales Director Americas, Lenzing Fibers.

Attendee Statements

BCBG Max Azria Group, Philippe Carballo, Fabric Sr. Manager Impulse Design R&D:  "At Texworld USA, the mix between price conscious and novelties is perfect. There are always new exhibitors and we are always excited to discover new vendors.”

Ben Vereen (Broadway legend and emerging dancewear designer), Pamela Cooper, Manager:  “Thank you so very, very much for arranging our trip to Texworld USA. It was fantastic. It was informative and I know that because of you and this amazing exhibit, Ben Vereen is going to have great success with his dance clothing line.”

Block Corporation (Winner of J.C. Penney Vendor of the Year Award – Men’s Division), Tony Galvao, Senior Vice President of Product Development:  “I had a chance to meet some new vendors that I don’t normally get to see. It was a good experience for us and we will always make it a destination.”

Calvin Klein, Angela Domsitz, Product Development:  “Texworld USA is a very effective solution to our sourcing needs as we can see so many of our vendors, with their collections, in one place.”

David’s Bridal, Eileen Small, Director of Textile Research & Development:  “Texworld USA enhances our relationships with our current sourcing partners and provides us with an opportunity to see new offerings, specifically in the Silk and Silky Aspects product categories.”

Kellwood Western Region, Carrie Carter Coffman, Director of Sourcing & Development:  “Texworld USA is an opportunity for me to meet with my current overseas vendors here in the United States. Seeing these exhibitors at the show is part of our ongoing relationship.”

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Damaris Botwick, Director of Product Development:  “We visit Texworld USA in order to meet with old friends (our ongoing suppliers) and to meet new people (new vendors).”

Mother’s Work Inc., Steven Piacquadio, Senior Fabric Buyer:  “Texworld USA gives me the opportunity to meet with our vendors in person. This is important as I do not travel to Asia to source.”

Sean John, Curtis Avilez, Design Director for Men’s Outerwear:  “I don’t attend Texworld USA to look for basics; I am looking for what is new, special and trendy and I definitely found a few fabrics that will work for our Fall season.”

Urban Outfitters, Nicki MacKenn, Product Development Manager of Men’s and Women’s Wovens:  “Attending Texworld USA is incredibly valuable and will become increasingly valuable to our sourcing and design solutions. We have found so many new vendors!”

Exhibitor Statements

AKKO Group International Co., Ltd., Odette Steinberg, Thailand:  “We’ve had steady traffic and gotten to meet many new buyers. Texworld USA is definitely a good way for trade buyers and suppliers to meet.”

Bros Holding Limited, Jaisy Ho, Marketing Manager, Hong Kong:  “The size and location of the show has given us more traffic than expected. Our focus is to find buyers that are qualified in design and sourcing – we can find that here.”

China Resources Textiles Co., Ltd., Chester Zhang, Hong Kong:  “Texworld USA is a good event for reaching U.S. buyers. We saw many high-quality retailers and private label companies.”

Design Options, Fran Sude, Vice President, USA:  “We exhibit at shows all over the country and we have never seen so many good buyers in one location than at Texworld USA. The traffic was excellent and the quality of the attendees stopping by our booth was very impressive.”

Hans Industrial Co., Ltd., Albert Lee, Assistant Manager, USA:  “At Texworld USA, we see more retailers and brands than at other events. Texworld USA helps us to see important buyers in the U.S. market.”

Japan Silk & Rayon Weavers’ Association, Nobu Nakano, Japan:  “This was our first experience at Texworld USA. We had a good show and gained some new buyers from high-end companies.”

SFT, Inc., Timothy Park, Manager of Textile Division III, South Korea:  “Texworld USA went very well for us.  We had many customers and new buyers visit our booth.”

Shaoxing County Jinsheng Textile Co., Ltd., AFD Jin, General Manager, China:  “We saw a lot of our customers. It was our first time exhibiting at Texworld USA and we will return next year in February.”

Shinkong Textile Co., Ltd., Grace Chang, Marketing Director, Taiwan:  “Texworld USA gets better every season. Our products are for outerwear and we saw many important companies, such as Tommy Hilfiger, Timberland and Perry Ellis, that showed interest in our products.”

Takisada-Osaka Co., Ltd., Kazuyoshi Muto, General Manager, Japan:  “We had a wonderful show and received over 100 orders on the third day alone. Our customers came for interaction and it’s great to be able to visit with them.”

Zhejiang Yixingda Textile Co., Ltd., Sunmei, Manager, China:  “It was our first time at Texworld USA and we made many contacts. I can’t wait to come back next year. Excellent!”

Winter 2009
The sixth edition of Texworld USA will take place February 3-5, 2009 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

For further information, please visit www.TexworldUSA.com.

About Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is Germany’s largest trade fair organizer, with 423 million euros in sales and more than 1,400 employees worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 14 subsidiaries, five branch offices and 48 international Sales Partners, giving it a presence for its customers in more than 150 countries. In 2007, Messe Frankfurt organized 113 trade fairs in 30 cities in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. Messe Frankfurt also operates one of the world’s largest exhibition grounds in Frankfurt. The North American headquarters in Atlanta produces nine trade shows in the USA, Canada and Mexico across various industries. For more information about Messe Frankfurt, please visit our website at www.messefrankfurt.us.

Messe Frankfurt textile trade fairs around the world:
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• Texworld
  (22 - 25 September 2008) Paris, France
• Interstoff Asia Essential − Autumn
  (8 - 10 October 2008), Hong Kong
• Texworld India
  (10 - 12 October 2008) Mumbai, India
• Yarn Expo Autumn
  (21 - 23 October 2008) Shanghai, China
• Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
  (20 - 23 October 2008), Shanghai, China
• Texworld USA
  (3 – 5 February 2009), New York, New York


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Messe Frankfurt Exhibitions GmbH
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