Trade shows are always a dynamic meeting of industry minds. And as industries are constantly evolving, events must constantly introduce fresh insights, ideas and innovations to its regular mix.

With thousands of fabrics from over 20 product categories and services, Texworld NYC 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. The show is co-located with Apparel Sourcing NYC and Printsource.

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For its winter show, held January 21-23, 2025 at New York’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Texworld NYC be debuting an Industry Insight Series as well as a new Made to Move feature area to add to the attendee experience and provide additional insights and curated offerings.

Industry Insight Series

Texworld’s Industry Insight Series is a one-day conference making its debut within the upcoming coming winter show.

The Industry Insight Series program offers professionals a comprehensive look at fashion’s future, featuring expert presentations as well as unique networking opportunities. Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.

The inaugural edition features a keynote presentation by Business of Fashion president, Nick Blunden, on their State of Fashion 2025 report, created in partnership with McKinsey & Co. The report identifies key growth strategies and analyses of global macroeconomic trends, providing attendees with the critical focus areas for the year ahead in fashion. This conference will take place January 21, 2025 and is a paid event to attend (seating is highly limited!). There will be a Q&A immediately following the presentation.

As sustainability is a growing concern in the fashion industry, the series will also dive into this topic, looking at sustainability challenges and industry wins. Industry Insight Series ticketholders will gain access to an exclusive talk led by Sustainable Fashion Forum founder and CEO and Green Behavior podcast host, Brittany Sierra, as well as enjoy a complimentary lunch, perfect for networking with fashion leaders and industry peers.

Made to Move

Recognizing how important the categories of high-performance textiles and activewear area, Texworld has created a new feature area called Made to Move.