Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC), the country’s leading apparel and textile trade event, celebrates its 10th anniversary with two editions this fall: in Montreal on September 26 during Montreal Fashion Week, followed by Toronto from September 29 to October 1.
More than 200 international manufacturers will present their latest apparel and textile collections — from basics to trend-driven designs — offering low minimum order quantities, diverse product ranges, and varied sourcing origins. Exhibitors are positioned to meet the growing demand for high-quality, competitively priced products in Canada.
Alongside the exhibition, ATSC will host free seminars addressing key industry topics, including tariffs, free trade agreements, sustainability, supply chain diversification, inflation, and the latest fashion trends.
Industry Leaders and Key Partnerships
ATSC maintains its long-standing collaboration with the Canadian Apparel Federation. Executive Director Bob Kirke will moderate a high-level panel on North American trade dynamics with Julie Hughes, President of the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), and present his annual State of the Industry keynote.
Mr. Kirke highlighted ATSC’s role as “the only credible venue in Canada for brands and retailers to meet directly with overseas suppliers,” emphasizing its value in navigating complex trade conditions and fostering business relationships. Ms. Hughes added that, in uncertain times, the event provides a crucial platform for U.S. and Canadian fashion industry stakeholders to connect and collaborate.
Trend Forecasting by Peclers Paris
For the first time, global trend agency Peclers Paris will present daily sessions on emerging trends, color forecasting, and cultural shifts, alongside their 2026 look books at the Toronto Trends booth. Jennifer Karuletwa, Managing Director North America, described the current fashion landscape as “a time of opportunity” to merge creativity, sustainability, and technology in shaping the industry’s future.
Montreal Collaboration with mmode
In Montreal, ATSC partners with mmode during Montreal Fashion Week. Executive Manager Mathieu St-Arnaud Lavoie welcomed the collaboration, noting Montreal’s growing role as a strategic hub for fashion and apparel supply chains in North America.
Global Participation
This year’s exhibitor lineup spans Bangladesh, Canada, China, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Turkey, Vietnam, Ukraine, the USA, and more. Supporting partners include Brands for Canada, Bangladesh High Commission, China Chamber of Commerce for Export of Textiles and Apparel, Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Manufacturer.com, Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association, TESTEX, TFO Canada, Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association (VITAS), and Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production, among others.
Steve Tipman, Executive Director of TFO Canada, stressed the importance of diversifying sourcing amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties, noting the organization’s experience in linking Canadian buyers with small and medium enterprises from developing countries.
