07/15/2026

Texworld NYC Celebrates 20 Years as the East Coast’s Largest Premier Global Sourcing Destination (7/15/26)

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." _______________________ Special Feature Highlights: Texworld Trend Showcase 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. Textile Talks: Industry Leaders Take the Stage From tariffs and sustainability to AI, climate resilience, and global trend forecasting, Textile Talks brings together some of the industry's most influential voices for timely discussions shaping the future of fashion and textiles. This year's lineup includes experts and executives from leading organizations such as Li & Fung, David Yurman, Carter's, Tapestry (Coach and Kate Spade), Eileen Fisher, Vogue Business, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, Fibershed, and many more.