Apparel Textile Sourcing will be held in Canada from August 21 to 23, 2017. The event will uncover trending silhouettes, colors and textiles, including fabrics, finishes, washes and patterns which will dominate the apparel market. It will give attendees a glimpse of what’s in store for 2018 and beyond when it comes to global design and consumer apparel trends. In general, the color palette is going to be lit up with warmer hues and textures are going to reflect handmade craftsmanship.

This is Canada’s premier international apparel and textile sourcing event. It returns on a larger scale, with 300 local and international exhibits, three days of seminars, panels and sessions. Panel discussions on modern supply chain best practices, the ever-changing consumer trends and shifts that today’s e-commerce world demands and how technology is changing the face of the textile industry and what it means for both businesses and consumers are lined up.

Participants include top apparel and textile manufacturers from more than 20 countries, including Canada, China, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, the US, the UK, Turkey, Switzerland, Spain, Nepal, as well as a delegation of 30 artisanal companies from eight least developed countries. Significant early registration numbers and strong exhibitor interest – both internationally and locally– indicate a renewed strength in the Canadian apparel and textile industry.