Apparel Sourcing and Texworld were held in the US, January 19 to 21, 2020. The shows made news because of a greater focus on sustainable practices. They are seen as the premiere platform for sourcing and product discovery in the marketplace. Attendance increased eight per cent. Exhibitors were from Canada, the United States, Colombia, India, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand and Ukraine. Country pavilions were organized to represent the offerings of Mauritius, Korea, Nepal and Taiwan. Lenzing showcased products using Tencel and Lenzing Modal. The show floor equipped retailers, designers and apparel buyers with knowledge about new materials, technology and trends to grow their businesses. Industry leaders discussed trends and advancements, including blockchain technology, circular tracing and biosynthetic materials.

As sustainability continues to reflect an expanding umbrella of progressive initiatives such as ecologically sound manufacturing, closed-loop apparel manufacturing, ethical sourcing and empowerment of developing communities, this edition provided the needed clarity to help attendees make decisions regarding their next steps. The push toward sustainability in the garment industry is growing with rising concerns about environmental impacts and social awareness.