California Apparel News

Attendee registration includes access to the Texworld USA trend forum, featuring fabrics and finished goods from Texworld USA and the Apparel Sourcing show, Tuesday, July 16 – Thursday, July 18.

Sourcing in the Americas

Sylvia Reyes, Apparel and Textiles Director – USA, Proexport Colombia

Kim-Bang Nguyen, Director, Export Promotion, Office of Textiles and Apparel, U.S. Department of Commerce

Jeremy Wootten, COO of Homtex

Moderator: Arthur Friedman, Senior Editor, Textiles and Trade, WWD

As labor costs and problems continue to rise in Asia, U.S. retailers and brands are looking to bring more of their production back to the Western Hemisphere. Free trade agreements like CAFTA and the U.S.-Columbia FTA, allowing for duty-free access to these markets, add to the appeal of manufacturing closer to home, bringing better quality control, shorter shipping times and a more stable operating environment to the supply chain.

Denim’s New Frontier

Manon Clavel, Marketing Manager, Jeanologia

Sarah Ahmed, Creative Director, DL 1961

Michael Kininmonth, Denim Project Manager, Lenzing

Moderator: Arnie Karr, Senior Editor, WWD

Jeans continue to gain fashion traction as they move beyond casual wear. And the denim industry has taken a leading role in the ongoing battle for sustainability and social responsibility. Panelists will discuss new developments in the way denim looks, how it's worn, where and how it's made and finished in a far-ranging discussion of a perennial fashion and business leader.

STYLESIGHT TREND

Jamie Thomas, Director of Global Trend Services

F/W 14 Megatrends + Materials

Stylesight presents the latest trends and developments in materials for Fall/Winter 2014, revealing the key themes, colors, fibers, weaves, hand, patterns and design directives for the season.

Oekotex

Dr. Sam Moore, Managing Director of Hohenstein Institute America

The newest standard in sustainable textile Production, the International OEKO-TEX®; Association Introduces STeP. In today’s complex global textile market, how do companies confirm that their suppliers’ facilities are operated with environmentally and socially responsible methods? Join Oeko-Tex® to learn about the new “STeP by Oeko-Tex®” textile facility certification. This independent, third party certification system identifies and sets the standard for sustainable textile production facilities around the world.

Special thanks to Lenzing for organizing the July 2013 seminar program!