Home Textiles Sourcing aims to offer visitors ample educational opportunities. Topics are specifically tailored to the global textile and sourcing landscape, upcoming trends, business development, and more.
Below is the Summer 2022 Education Schedule. The Summer 2023 Education Schedule will be posted closer to show time.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Fashion & Policy : The legislative push to bring transparency and sustainability to the forefront of the fashion industry
Lenzing Seminar Series
The goal of the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act is to create environmental and social governance reporting requirements for multinational fashion retail sellers and manufacturers as a major step towards sustainability and transparency within the industry. During this discussion, we’ll unpack the Fashion Act - what it means and how it will/would have affected the industry* - and we will identify potential next steps that are needed to bring the industry even further towards sustainability globally. *Please note that this is subject to change slightly depending on whether or not the act passes.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Moderator: Sharon Perez, Business Development Manager - Activewear & Footwear, Lenzing
Panelists:
- Julia Hughes, President, US Fashion Industry Association
- Michelle Gabriel, Sustainable Fashion Graduate Program Director and PhD Candidate, Glasgow Caledonian New York College
- Sara Kozlowski, Vice President, Education & Sustainability Initiatives, Council of Fashion Designers of America
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Home Trends 2023 - The three C’s as we Emerge: Connection, Community and Comfort
Textile Talks
Join Global Trend Ambassador, Patti Carpenter as she discusses the Global Trends in Color, Materials and Print and Surface Designs that will impact our industry for 2023 and beyond.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Speaker: Patti Carpenter, Principal/Global Trend Ambassador, carpenter + company
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Fashion Mingle Exhibitor Networking event & Explore the Floor Tour
Explore the Floor
Meet the Fashion Mingle team and network with industry professionals before taking a tour of the show floor. Understand the best ways to source the show and visit key exhibitors, trend showcase, and more.
Location: Global Footwear Sourcing Talks, Show Floor
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | US Economic Outlook: How will it affect the consumer market?
Textile Talks
As the main driver of the global economy, the health of the consumer market in the U.S. is of paramount importance to the global economy. With headwinds on multiple fronts, be it geopolitical uncertainty, soaring raw material costs, or unchecked inflation, the U.S. economy is in a precarious position. While the employment market remains strong and registers are still ringing, there are potential red flags that bear attention. Experts from finance, retail and academia will weigh in on the tailwinds and obstacles that are setting the stage for continued growth—or a stalled recovery.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Moderator: Edward Hertzman, Executive Vice President Fairchild Media
Founder & President Sourcing Journal
Panelists:
- Marc Cohen, Director of Retail Studies/Adjunct Professor, Columbia Business School
- Gretchen Jezerc, Senior Vice President Marketing, First Insight, Inc.
- Craig Rowley, Senior Client Partner - Retail, Korn Ferry
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Trends in Sustainable Shoe Sourcing
Footwear Talks
Sustainable sourcing is no longer a luxury but a requirement as consumers, retailers and governments are pushing and pulling brands to be more eco-conscious. Hear brands and suppliers discuss trends in developing sustainable materials, certifying them and how companies are using new technology to not only sourcing but manage complex material supply chains. The information will be key to helping you better formulate a strategy to reduce your footprint and costs.
Location: Global Footwear Sourcing Talks, Show Floor
Moderator: Andy Polk, Senior Vice President, The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA)
Panelists:
- Susan Wilcox, Sustainability and Compliance Director, STEVE MADDEN
- Jung Yoon, Divisional Vice President of Production and Sourcing, Michael Kors, Inc.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Sustainable Strategies: What they are and how are brands implementing them?
Textile Talks
A conversation on sustainable design and sourcing strategies to help brands reduce their impacts and work towards circularity!
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Speakers:
- Andrea Kennedy, VP of Sustainability, Material Exchange
- Lisa Diegel, Director of Global Sustainability, Faherty Brand
- Tara Maurice, Design Strategist and Educator - Sustainability & Circularity, Coach
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Global Footwear Sourcing Happy Hour
Join the Global Footwear Sourcing Happy Hour hosted by Texworld NYC and FDRA to meet fellow colleagues, mingle, and network.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Supply Chain Update and Sourcing Challenges
Textile Talks
On the heels of 24 months of continued delays and obstacles, what does the sourcing and logistics landscape look like now? From continually backed up ports, to exorbitant shipping rates and roving Covid shutdowns, this panel looks at where the supply chain is at now, and what to expect for the remainder of 2022, while also offering usable workarounds and best practices to keep the flow of goods in motion.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Moderator: Edward Hertzman, Executive Vice President Fairchild Media
Founder & President Sourcing Journal
Panelists:
- Rick Helfenbein, Special Advisor, Sorini, Samet & Associates
- Michael Appel, Managing Director, Getzler Heinrich & Associates
- Salvatore J. Stile II, President, Alba Wheels Up International, Inc.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | NYC Fair Trade - Sustainable Designer Gallery Tour
Explore the Floor
Join NYC Fair Trade Coalition for a tour of the Sustainable Designer Galley highlighting those designers who aim to promote sustainable practices, materials and processes. Curated by NYC Fair Trade Coalition - powered by Texworld & Apparel Sourcing NYC, we invite you to explore the future of fashion and join the sustainable fashion movement.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Doneger Trends + Explore the Floor
Textile Talks
Join Kai Chow, Creative Director of TOBE TDG as he reveals the color and design concepts for Fall/Winter 2023 followed by a trend tour on the show floor.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Speaker: Kai Chow, Creative Director, TOBE TDG by The Doneger Group
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | The Social Impact of Fashion: How legislative changes and champions of social justice are changing the industry for good
Lenzing Seminar Series
Now more than ever, the fashion industry is accelerating its journey towards more sustainable practices, products, and planet. While industry leaders are paving the way and mills, brands and retailers are making changes within their supply chains, there are still many steps on this never-ending journey. Join this candid conversation around the social impact of fashion and how transparency, education, and awareness are leading the way to new structures and best practices from both the fashion and textile world.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Moderator: Erica Redd, Business Development Manager, Lenzing Fibers, Inc.
Panelists:
- Devin Gilmartin, CEO, The Canvas Global
- Miranda Watson Found & CEO, MIRANDA WATSON
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Shoe Circularity: What’s happening now and where are we headed?
Footwear Talks
Circularity is a major buzzword. This talk breaks down what it really means (3 things), what challenges and opportunities exist for recycling shoes in America, where to start and what to consider as you start your circular journey or to help you if your already on the path.
Location: Global Footwear Sourcing Talks, Show Floor
Moderator: Andy Polk, Senior Vice President, The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA)
Panelist:
- Yuly Fuentes-Medel, Ph.D, Program Manager Fiber Technologies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Sourcing, Pricing, Supplying: Why The Home Textiles Business Will Never Be the Same Again
Textile Talks
The past two years have changed all the rules in the soft home business and this panel discussion will analyze how those shifts in sourcing strategies, price policies, and supply chain management have set the stage for the way both buyers and sellers will operate in the years ahead. Business journalist Warren Shoulberg will be joined by a group of industry executives who will sort all of this out in a lively, hands-on conversation.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Moderator: Warren Shoulberg, Chief Editor, Warrensreport.com
Panelists:
- Janee Ries, Retail & E-Commerce Consultant
- Jeff Kaufman, President/COO, Avanti Linens
Thursday, July 21, 2022
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Exhibitor Spotlight
Textile Talks
Exhibitors from textiles, apparel, product development, and more will each have the opportunity to give you a 10-minute introduction to their business model and background. You can explore a more in-depth review of their products at their booth location on the show floor.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Exhibitors:
- Vishal Enterprises Inc. (10:30 AM)
- Inspectorio, Inc. (10:45 AM)
- V. Mora (11:00 AM)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Material Exchange Sourcing Demonstration
Global Footwear Sourcing Talks
Join Material Exchange, a global materials management and sourcing company for a demonstration of how to build and digitize your materials libraries
Location: Global Footwear Sourcing, Show Floor
Hosted by: Material Exchange
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Sustainable Home Innovations: Smart Design, Mindfully Made and Sustainable Product Innovations in Home Textiles
Lenzing Seminar Series
Environmental concerns are at the top of mind for consumers and homeowners. Reassessing the existing “green” comforts and features in their homes. Recent research has revealed that this trend is especially true for millennials and Gen Xers —who are currently the biggest market for home design and solutions. Join the discussion among industry experts and editors to discover new eco-focused options for home beyond the bed and bath market.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Moderator: Walter Bridgham, Senior Business Development Manager, Lenzing Fibers, Inc.
Panelists:
- Allison Zisko, Editor-in-Chief, Home Accents Today
- Jennifer Marks, Editor-in-Chief, Home Textiles Today
- Andrea Lillo, Executive Editor, Designers Today
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Circular Re-thinking: How textile-to-textile recycling can make huge strides towards circularity within the textile industry
Lenzing Seminar Series
Today, it is estimated that less than 1% of post-consumer textiles are recycled. Solutions for including recycled fiber content is essential. The textile industry must have the ability to move significant quantities of materials into recycling streams for scaled textile-to-textile systems. These systems will have the potential to lower environmental and chemical impacts and reduce the need for virgin materials. Accelerating Circularity is now running U.S. trials to test the ability of circular textile-to-textile systems to work. Join this discussion to hear the latest on Accelerating Circularity’s trials and the future of circular thinking.
Location: Textile Talks, Show Floor
Moderator: Daren Abney, Senior Business Development Manager, Lenzing Fibers, Inc.
Panelists:
- Sarah Coulter, Project Fellow, Accelerating Circularity, Inc.
- Chad Bolick, Vice President Brand Sales Global Key Accounts, UNIFI
- Emily Gigot, Senior Sustainability Manager, SanMar
- Steven Usdan, Co-Founder, Giotex