Tuesday, July 17th
11:00 AM

"Be Different" Fall/Winter 2008/2009 Color Concepts Color trend presentation
Tod Schulman, Vice President - Pantone Fashion and Home, Pantone Inc.

Pantone, Inc. is the world-renowned authority on color. For more than 40 years, Pantone has been inspiring design professionals with products, services and leading technology for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity.  Hear the official color forecast of Pantone for Fall/Winter 2008.

Tuesday, July 17th 
1:00 PM

Retails' Moment of Redefinition - a business overview of the current retail landscape
Robin Lewis, President of Robin Lewis Inc.

What business directions are manufacturers and retailers taking into 2008 and beyond?  Robin Lewis will present his research on economic trends, market structure, and new business models in this informative presentation appropriate for both mills and garment manufacturers or retailers.

Wednesday, July 18th
11:00 AM

Lenzing Fibers – the botanic principals
Dieter Eichinger, Global Marketing Director, Lenzing Fibers

Lenzing Fibers is the world’s largest cellulosic fiber producer with a strong corporate commitment to the environment. From the trees to the fiber production process, Lenzing Modal® and TENCEL® set the industry standards and maintain sustainability as a cornerstone to their business.

Wednesday, July 18th
1:00 PM

Green to Mainstream - Integrating sustainable fibers and practices into your products (Eco Panel Discussion)
Karla Magruder, Director, Fabrikology (Moderator)
Coral Rose, President, Eco-Innovations
Dieter Eichinger, Global Marketing Director, Lenzing Fibers
Mark Messura, Executive VP, Cotton Incorporated
Robert Flug, President, SL Danielle, a division of Chaus Inc.

Eco-fibers…. Green movement….. Organic….. Sustainability…..  What does all this mean to your business?  We cannot ignore how consumers are embracing a more eco-friendly lifestyle from food to cars and now apparel.  How can you turn “green” concepts into a viable and profitable element to your business plan?  Ask the individuals from various sectors of the garment business – fiber, sourcing, and manufacturing - what they think is important in developing eco-friendly garments.  Find out where they believe green garments will be headed in the future.

Thursday, July 19th
11:00 AM

Fall/Winter 2008: Colorful Hues and Contrasting Views
Carol Meek, President, Color Portfolio

Carol Meek travels the global to make sense of all the runway fashion trends and translates them into saleable design concepts.  Her keen sense of style and fashion are at the pulse of today’s latest styles.  Hear her views on Fall/Winter 2008 color and silhouette trends.

Thursday, July 19th
1:00 PM 

Enhance Comfort: Add value using TENCEL® fabrics
Peter Bartsch, Technical Marketing Director, Lenzing Fibers

Comfort is a key buying consideration to all consumers.  Garments made of TENCEL® fabrics are proven to add comfort.  Learn how the research studies show that the TENCEL® fiber’s inherent properties enable the wearer, long-lasting comfort.