The second edition of Texworld USA held January 23-25, 2007 in New York was deemed a success by buyers, exhibitors and show management. The show continues to provide an international business platform offering a wide array of high creativity fabrics with an excellent price / quality relationship. Some of the best companies in this global marketplace showcased fabrics of innovative structures, inspiring materials and surprising color palettes. With more than 1,900 highly qualified buyers in attendance, the industry’s expectation for a trade show in New York providing this quality and value offer was solidly met.  Lenzing Innovation Asia’s results again exceeded their expectations and Lenzing is excited about the future of these co-located events.

Texworld USA is Moving
Due to the need for additional exhibition space to accommodate more exhibitors and larger booth requests, Texworld USA will be moving to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York for the July 2007 show. This will be the permanent home of Texworld USA and will allow the show organizers to meet the growing needs of exhibitors, while giving attendees a single exhibition hall that is easier to navigate. For the third edition scheduled to take place July 17-19, 2007, the flourishing newcomer to the US market will sprout its roots in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Excellent Qualified Buyers
Qualified buyers returned for the second edition of Texworld USA eager to see what the show would have to offer for the Spring/Summer 2008 season.  The qualification process that continues to be enforced by Messe Frankfurt ensures that only legitimate buyers and designers are given access to Texworld USA. Each attendee registration was thoroughly reviewed and the appropriate credentials confirmed

Some of the world’s most prominent labels attended the second edition of Texworld USA including: Coach, Cold Water Creek, Eddie Bauer, Kenneth Cole, Nautica, Perry Ellis, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sean John, Tommy Bahama, and Urban Outfitters.

Exhibitors were satisfied with the event and look forward to the continued growth at Javits Convention Center to bring in even more buyers as the show continues to expand.

In addition to the diligent qualification of buyers, each exhibitor was reviewed to ensure that they were all applicable to the severe brand qualifications set forth to ensure the most effective mix of buyers and sellers possible. These featured exhibitors are well selected thanks to Messe Frankfurt’s expertise and market knowledge, including an excellent network within the textile industry around the world.

Industry Seminars
Texworld USA featured several presentations that were very well received by the attending buyers and designers including Fashion Trend Forecasts presented both days by Cotton Incorporated, a Smart Sustainable Sourcing seminar presented by Organic Exchange and a lecture on Guaranteed Eco-friendlyness of Lenzing Fibers. An additional presentation of Trend Presentation Spring/Summer 2008 put on by Lenzing Innovation Asia and presented by Color Portfolio, Inc. had to be scheduled due to such high demand.

Lenzing Innovation Asia Partnership
Lenzing Innovation Asia continued to partner with Messe Frankfurt for the second edition of Texworld USA. They provide excellent opportunities to some of their exclusive customers that use their Tencel/Modal fibers. According to Dieter Eichinger, Global Marketing Director from Lenzing: “Lenzing sees Texworld USA developing in a very positive direction. Within a very short time Texworld USA has become the Number 1 show among apparel fabric trade shows. The feedback that we received from our exhibitors also reflects this development. We are convinced that Texworld USA fills a market gap that still has great potential.

Exhibitor Statements

A&A Textile Co., Ltd., Dollen Yao, Taiwan: “It’s nice to see new buyers in addition to those we see at Texworld Paris. At Texworld USA, we see more brands. At Texworld Paris, we see more importers.” 

Artistic Fabric Mills, Saba Iqbal, Director, Pakistan: "Texworld USA gives us a chance to see new buyers who are genuinely interested in our fashions." 

Ludia Co, Ltd., Jay Kim, Overseas Sales Team, South Korea: "The January edition of Texworld USA helped us to open relationships with new buyers from the sportswear industry. It is a good channel to the apparel fabric buyers in the U.S."

Mandarin Industrial (Hong Kong) Limited, K.S. Yuen, Director, Hong Kong: “We make high-end linen fabrics and are very well received in the US market. We are satisfied with the new contacts made and the objective for our participation is overall met. We are excited to hear that the next Texworld USA will move to the Javits Convention Center and we definitely look forward to exhibiting there.”

Marubeni America Corporation, Yuka Nishii, Merchandiser, USA: "We saw a good mix of attendees here at the January 2007 Texworld USA event. About 50% were existing customers and the other half were new prospects whom we feel certain will be new customers in the future. We look forward to the next trade fair in the Javitz Convention Center."

Mozartex Co., Ltd., Mozart Tseng, President, China: "Our objective to exhibiting at Texworld USA is to find new buyers.  This is our second showing at the event and both times we have met quality prospects for our company. Our after show business is very good."

Tah Tong Textile Co., Ltd., Ken C. Chen, Executive Vice President, Taiwan: "This was our first time exhibiting at Texworld USA. Our experience was positive. The trade fair enabled us to see some important existing clients like Liz Claiborne and Ann Taylor as well as many newer brands.”

New York – the place to be in July
Once again, on July 17-19, 2007, the apparel fabrics industry will focus their attention on New York. Messe Frankfurt and their partners encourage suppliers and buyers to participate in the third edition of this unique, exciting event. The Texworld USA and Lenzing Innovation Asia Summer 2007 edition will take place at the Javits Convention Center .

Press Contact:
Stephanie Everett
Messe Frankfurt, Inc.
Phone 770.984.8016 ext 424
Fax     770.984.8023

E-mail: stephanie.everett@usa.messefrankfurt.com
Web:    www.TexworldUSA.com

International Press Contact:
Christine Kern
Telefon: +49 69 75 75-6084   
Fax: +49 69 75 75-6099
E-Mail: christine.kern.@messefrankfurt.com


Messe Frankfurt textile trade fairs around the world:
Group of Interstoff

• Interstoff Rossija Spring
  (February 27 – March 1, 2007), Moscow, Russia
• Exintex
  (7 – 9 March 2007), Puebla, Mexico
• Interstoff Asia Essential - Spring
  (14 – 16 March 2007), Hong Kong
• Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics
  (22 – 24 March 2007), Beijing, China
• Yarn Expo
  (22 – 24 March 2007), Beijing, China
• Avantex – International Forum for Innovative Apparel Textiles
  (12 – 14 June 2007), Frankfurt, Germany
• Interstoff Asia Essential - Autumn
  (3 – 5 October 2007), Hong Kong
• Texworld USA
  (17 – 19 July 2007), New York, USA
• Texworld India
  (10 – 13 October 2007), Mumbai, India
• Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
  (29 October – 1 November 2007), Shanghai, China
• Yarn Expo at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
  (29 October – 1 November 2007), Shanghai, China