Press Release
International Apparel Sourcing Show
Javits Convention Center
13 - 15 July 2010

Inaugural edition of the International Apparel Sourcing Show Confirms Market Potential

The first edition of the International Apparel Sourcing Show was tri-located with Texworld USA, the largest apparel fabrics show in North America, and the launch of the Home Textiles Fabric Sourcing Expo.

The International Apparel Sourcing Show is the only event on the East Coast focused on sourcing finished apparel and contract manufacturing. In addition, the event provides the opportunity for American companies to develop private label programs - currently a major part of the world’s retail assortment strategy - and access to original design manufacturing programs.

In a post-show attendee survey, 48% of respondents said that their primary reason for attending was to meet with contract manufacturing resources.

The International Apparel Sourcing Show alone drew 108 exhibitors from 8 countries and more than 1,000 attendees. The triple show event as a whole drew 457 exhibitors and more than 5000 attendees.

Accolades for the tri-location came from as far away as China, with several VIPs from the Chinese Council for the Promotion of International Trade in attendance and the New York City Mayor’s Office, who expressed their pride in hosting these international events by stating, “New York is an international fashion capital. Even during these challenging economic times, our City continues to lead this industry in business and innovation, and we’re proud to host three tremendous events for manufacturers and buyers from around the world: Texworld USA, Home Textiles Fabric Sourcing Expo, and International Apparel Sourcing Show. We’re especially pleased to welcome the 250 Chinese exhibitors participating in these shows, in recognition of the strong economic ties that continue to help our two countries’ business communities thrive.”

In addition to China and Hong Kong, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Nepal, Pakistan and the United States were also represented by exhibitors on the show floor.

Top U.S. companies such as Armani Exchange, BCBG Max Azria Group, Behnaz Sarafpour, Brooklyn Industries, C&C California, Calvin Klein Jeans, Club Monaco, Edun, Elie Tahari, Jones New York, Li & Fung USA, Liz Claiborne, LL BEAN, Madewell/J.Crew
Marc Ecko, MB Sport, New York & Company, Obermeyer, Phillips Van Heusen, Polo Ralph Lauren, Redcats USA, Santa Fe Apparel, Sears, Steven Alan, Urban Brands/Ashley Stewart and Weatherproof Garment Company took advantage of the three day exposition.

Highlights from the seminar program included a presentation by Milan based Materials Editor Sophie-Lucie Dewulf from Stylesight, as well as Andrea Praet, Trend Director at Stylesight, based in New York. Lenzing Innovation and Supima also sponsored a presentation by fashion industry fixture, David Wolfe from the Doneger Group. Both presentations drew crowds of more than two-hundred people and were standing room only.

Exhibitor Statements

Elk Brand, Julie Haley, Vice President, USA: “I was very impressed with the quality of the buyers and the professional execution of the show.  Overall the event met my expectations and I am looking forward to returning to the next International Apparel Sourcing Show.”
Experience Clothing Company, Michael Masood, Managing Director, Bangladesh: “We had a very strong show here at The International Apparel Sourcing Show.   We are a high fashion, high volume manufacturer out of Bangladesh with a factory of 7000 employees. We are impressed as we have made connections and opened communications with the major corporations of PVH, Calvin Klein and Pepe Jeans.”

Motif Apparel, Zia Hamid, Representative, Pakistan: “Among the many highlights of the show were our meetings with Calvin Klein, Cache, Phat Pharm, Apple Bottoms, Brands Unlimited and Juicy Couture all who were impressed with our designs, quality, and professionalism. We look forward to exhibiting at the next event.”

Nutex International, Imran Ali Sabir, General Director, Pakistan:
“I was impressed with the buyers at The International Apparel Sourcing Show as they were extremely knowledgeable, serious and professional. I will definitely exhibit at the next session here in New York.”

Recto Sports Pakistan, Shahzad Cheema, Chief Executive, Pakistan: “This was our first event in North America and it has exceeded our expectations. We made many contracts and actually we ran out of brochures and business cards as we under estimated the amount necessary. This was a very good show, delivered solid results, and we will return and exhibit at the next session.”

July 2011

The next edition of the International Apparel Sourcing Show will take place July 19 - 21, 2011 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

For further information, please visit www.apparelsourcingshow.com

High resolution photos available upon request.

Press Contacts:
Alexandra d’Archangelo
Marketing Manager
Tel: 770-984-8016 ext 417
E-mail: alex.darchangelo@usa.messefrankfurt.com

Stephanie Everett
Group Show Director
Tel: 770-984-8016 ext 424
E-mail: stephanie.everett@usa.messefrankfurt.com

About Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is Germany’s leading trade fair organiser, with 424 million euros in sales in 2009 and more than 1,660 employees worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries, five branch offices and 52 international Sales Partners, giving it a presence for its customers in more than 150 countries. Events “made by Messe Frankfurt” take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2009, Messe Frankfurt organised more than 90 trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany. For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com

Messe Frankfurt, Inc.
The North American headquarters of Messe Frankfurt in Atlanta is currently producing nine trade shows in the USA, Canada and Mexico across various industries. For more information about Messe Frankfurt, Inc. please visit our website at www.usa.messefrankfurt.com.

About CCPIT TEX
The Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of international Trade (CCPIT TEX) was founded in 1988, also concurrently using the name ‘Textile Industry Chamber of Commerce, China Chamber of International Commerce’ and ‘International Trade Promotion Center of Textile and Garment Industry’. CCPIT TEX is under the leadership of China National Textile & Apparel Council (CNTAC) and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). CCPIT TEX is dedicated to the promotion of trade contact and economic cooperation in textile and garment industry and enterprises. The mission of CCPIT TEX is to support the development of the textile industry. Exhibitions are one of the key business platforms for CCPIT TEX to serve the industry community worldwide. CCPIT TEX is the leading exhibition organizer for the textile and apparel industry in China.   www.ccpittex.com