Blueprint, a new denim-based fabric trade show, will take place in the United States, June 24 and 25, 2015.

The concept is created and run by Bill Curtin, owner of the New Jersey-based BPD Washhouse denim laundry. It will highlight fabric offerings for the fall 2016 season. The international exhibitors list includes denim mills such as Orta Anadolu and Calik (both from Turkey), Raymond Uco (from India), Mount Vernon (from the USA) and Grandtex, Tyfountex Creative Workshop and Eratex Manufacturing (all three from Indonesia).

In addition, a small selection of local resources and patternmakers will exhibit. These include Manhattan-based companies NYC Factory and Caroda and High Production and the New Jersey-based company Inez.

There will be an interactive area with dry process equipment where visitors and exhibitors can learn and try denim finishing techniques such as handsanding, grinding and destruction. The event will also feature a vintage denim flea market.

The show will be more boutique kind, more informative and more creative than other fabric get-togethers. Jeanswear brands have also been invited to show at Blueprint.

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