Texworld USA will be held July 22 to 24, 2019. This is the largest fabric sourcing event for the North American market. This edition boasts an exciting educational line up with a spotlight on sustainability, and will also cover topics including circularity, traceability, and how to stay relevant in the current state of the industry. Since companies are uncertain how to implement sustainable practices, Texworld’s educational platform aims at addressing this matter by explaining how to improve internal processes and systems like a direct to consumer business model and how to become sustainable-certified. Interactive sessions will address current issues facing the industry, from supply chain changes to the impact of environmental textile trends. Insightful and informative sessions will be offered for every role and level of experience across every segment of the industry.

The African continent is a rapidly developing apparel market with Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, and the AGOA beneficiary countries topping the list for sourcing executives. The event will present the latest on this emerging region in the light of trade tensions, tariffs, and sustainability considerations. Experts will share their thoughts on the future of the area for apparel and the range of factors companies should consider when evaluating these countries.