The New York Textile Week will be held from January 19 to 21, 2015. The aim is to establish New York as a destination for textile and sourcing professionals in the global fashion, home and related industries.

Three established textile and fashion trade shows will take place alongside Textile Week. These are: Texworld USA, Kingpins USA and MRket. MRket is a global menswear trade show.

New York is considered America’s textile industry hub. It is one of the nation’s most important employers in the manufacturing sector. With more than 2,30,000 workers, the textile industry represents approximately two per cent of the US manufacturing workforce. The industry, which includes manufacturers of textiles, raw materials, yarns, fabrics, apparel and home furnishings, represents investments above $1.2 billion in total capital expenditures.

Until now, there had been no synergy among textile, sourcing and apparel shows. By inviting other textile sourcing and wholesale garment shows to participate, NYC Textile Week organizers hope to create more opportunities for textile and fashion industry professionals to experience New York City.

Another partner and co-organizer of NYC Textile Week is cellulosic fiber manufacturer and chemical specialist Lenzing. Lenzing is supporting NYC Textile Week to bring the textile and sourcing community together while authenticating NYC as a global sourcing center.