An apparel textile sourcing show will be held in Canada from August 22 to 24, 2016. This is meant to boost small businesses, retailers, manufacturers and designers across Canada. Hundreds of apparel and textile manufacturers from China, India, Bangladesh, Mexico, the US, Honduras, Peru and other countries are expected to be present.

The show provides an opportunity for Canadian apparel and textile importers and retailers to access the most current importing information from industry insiders and connect with the world’s major apparel and textile manufacturers. Canadian imports of apparel and textiles from the US have risen 20 per cent from 2012. Canadian business owners and importers will have the opportunity to secure new partners among the more than 125 apparel suppliers from China represented at the event. Chinese suppliers are eager to do business with Canadian partners and work together to make the importing process smooth and efficient.

In addition to the 200 international exhibits to be displayed at the show, there will be sessions covering topics from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and other trade agreements to best practices and the changing Canadian market. A panel on ethical manufacturing of apparel and textiles will also be presented.