Just a week away from its return to the Javits Convention Center in New York City, Texworld USA has announced a new seminar series line-up for Winter 2016.

Once again developed and organized by Lenzing Innovation and featuring 11 complimentary educational sessions led by over 25 industry experts, the series promises to be the most comprehensive educational series yet, according to organisers.

January 2016 Seminar Series highlights include a focus on Spring 2017 colour trends, issues of sustainability, social media business strategies, and the future of textiles and the textile trade.

Comprehensive seminar series

“As always, Lenzing Innovation has done an incredible job of curating a top-notch line-up of panelists and topics for the Texworld USA seminar series. With each edition, we are striving to offer attendees a valuable educational experience in addition to a space to do business and connect with resources -- with Lenzing’s help we are achieving that,” commented Dennis Smith, President, Messe Frankfurt North America.

Kicking off on Sunday and continuing with daily scheduled sessions through Tuesday, the Texworld USA seminar series promises a comprehensive look at several areas of importance to the textile, apparel and sourcing industries. Key topics include: social media strategies and tips, sustainability and design, fibre innovation, the future of trade and TPP, Spring 2017 colour trends, and more.

“Contact” - Texworld Trend Forecasting: SS/2017

This session will provide an overview of trend inspirations throughout art, architecture, design, research, and new technologies with a focus on colour palettes, colour alliances, textures, aspects and much more. This will be an inspirational seminar for the upcoming season.

Driving Social Media to Market Your Line

Social media is everywhere, from the food at brunch to hashtags. With all of the social media competition, visitors are invited to come and hear how Texworld experts can teach about how to stand out and become the #bestclothinglineever and a #mustfollow.

The Latest on Standards and Sustainability

GOTS, OIA and Textile Exchange bring the attendees the latest in standards and the tools to identify a more sustainable material. Visitors will learn about how to select materials that have a preferred environmental status, can be sourced responsibly and certified to a standard.

Innovation in Today’s Fibre Landscape

Driven by the need and desire to improve performance characteristics and sustainability standards, fibre and yarn producers have turned up their research and development to create technological improvements and creative solutions for the market. Executives from Buhler Quality Yarns, Lenzing Fibres and Eastman will discuss their latest developments.

Sourcing and Trade for Today and Tomorrow

This seminar will educate visitors on the latest developments and news in trade, offer an outlook for the future and feature topics that include US trade laws, the details of TPP and how it will affect sourcing.

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