Messe Frankfurt’s premier North American sourcing events—Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC, Home Textiles Sourcing and Texworld LA, Apparel Sourcing LA — concluded their highly anticipated summer editions, delivering robust global sourcing opportunities, sustainability-driven features, and curated programming to thousands of industry professionals on both coasts.
Thousands of attendees and 423 global exhibitors from 26 countries joined the show floor for 3 days of sourcing, trend insights, and education in NYC.
Highlights included:
- Country Pavilions: El Salvador, India, Korea, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
- Special Feature Highlights:
o Trend Showcase curated by DONEGER | TOBE – providing forward-looking inspiration for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026/27 season
o Next Gen Innovation Hub – spotlighting emerging technologies and innovative solutions from 14+ leading companies
o New! Deadstock Specialty Sourcing – connecting attendees with surplus fabrics for circular sourcing strategies
o Exhibitor Pitch powered by Texpertise – offering suppliers a platform to present products and innovations directly to buyers
o Educational Programs – expert-led Textile Talks with insights from leading voices across the fashion and sourcing landscape, including Home Textiles Sourcing VIP Tariff Briefing Breakfast with guest speaker and topic expert, Robert Leo.
o Co-located: Printsource New York City: the premier market for surface and textile design in the US, offered buyers direct access to trend-right prints and original artwork for fashion, home, and lifestyle products.
Los Angeles | July 29–31, 2025 | California Market Center
Following the NYC event, Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles, and co-located Printsource, provided a boutique-format sourcing platform tailored to the West Coast market, with exhibitors representing over 16 countries.
Highlights of the 3rd LA edition included:
- Country Pavilions: Taiwan and Vietnam
- Special Feature Highlights:
o Trend Showcases – curated by both Doneger | TOBE and participating exhibitors of the Taiwan Country Pavilion
o Sustainability and Innovation spotlights inside the Next-Gen Innovation Hub and New! Deadstock Specialty Sourcing area.
o Textile Talks – educational opportunities featuring industry leaders sharing actionable insights, including a special feature segment in partnership with Kingpins
“Across both coasts, these events serve as a platform to help buyers and exhibitors navigate today’s sourcing landscape—offering access to new markets, sustainable solutions, and the tools they need to move forward,” said Jennifer Bacon, Vice President, Fashion & Apparel Shows, Messe Frankfurt Inc.
Looking Ahead: Winter 2026 in NYC
Building on this momentum, the Winter 2026 Edition of Texworld and Apparel Sourcing NYC will return to the Javits Center, January 20–22, once again co-located with Printsource. The event will expand its focus on global pavilions, trend-driven education, and innovative sourcing features.
