JETRO (Japanese External Trade Organization), is overwhelmed to announce the third installment of JAPAN TEXTILE SALON in NYC with 16 Japanese textile companies presenting their latest designs in New York City to be held on January 21st-22nd from 10 am-6 pm at The Altman Building 135 West 18th Street, New York.
The Japan Textile Salon is an innovative platform showcasing the latest textile sources. Discover a wide array of textiles, fabric mixes and cutting-edge production capabilities coming out of Japan.
This season, the organization will focus on the topic of sustainability and eco-friendly textiles. The group has shortlisted 16 visionary companies who are among the best weavers, printing producers, design studios and manufactures with R&D capabilities from Japan.
They will also host two-panel discussions by leading industry experts on sustainability. The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world. From the extreme water usage, dyes, fabrics, factories and waste, fashion heavily contributes to environmental damage. The term “sustainable fashion” means helping to protect the earth by being more thoughtful in clothing production and consumption in order to create a better tomorrow. We will explore ways in which the industry is working toward solving this global issue.
The Salon is organized by JETRO which is a government-related an organization that promotes mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO's core focus is helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential and assist global companies in setting up business opportunities in Japan.
