Messe Frankfurt’s bicoastal textile shows Texworld and Apparel Sourcing are returning this summer with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

The co-located Texworld and Apparel Sourcing New York City, Home Textiles Sourcing and Printsource shows will be held from July 16-18 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, while Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles and Printsource will come to Los Angeles’ California Market Center from Aug. 13-14. These events offer the industry opportunities to connect with global suppliers across apparel, textiles, home and print design in one place.

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For the second time, Texworld New York City is teaming with think tank Material Innovation Initiative (MII) for a Next-Gen Innovation Hub, which will highlight sustainable fibers and alternative materials. As interest in sourcing options such as plant-based and cruelty-free inputs grows, Messe Frankfurt is giving attendees a chance to explore, touch and feel these materials. It will also be an educational opportunity to learn more about increasingly widening array of choices available.

“Sustainability must be at the forefront of every collection,” said Thomasine Dolan, director of materials innovation and design at MII. “We want to give brands the tools and inspiration they need to create a new model for beauty and wearability.”

The partnership with MII is one element of Messe Frankfurt’s efforts to bring sustainability to its shows. At all its global textile events, the organizer is rolling out a new “Econogy” concept for all its sustainability activities. A portmanteau of economy and ecology, Econogy highlights the connection between environmental change and business health. Initiatives include raising the visibility of low-impact exhibitors and cultivating opportunities for exchanging knowledge.

Helping buyers find the right partners for their needs, Texworld NYC curates lists of suppliers that fit criteria for Sustainable Sourcing, Small Quantity—with production minimums as low as 50 pieces or meters—and Local Sourcing—encompassing North American-based factories, trim and fabric manufacturers and more. The show will also debut a “performance pitch” space where Next-Gen Hub material makers and exhibitors can present their newest products to attendees in brief symposiums.

Texworld NYC is also expanding its partnership with textile and surface design show Printsource, which spans categories including apparel, bed and bath, kitchen and tabletop, decorative fabrics, window coverings, paper goods and stationery and more. The show, which originally launched in 1997, has been co-located with Texworld NYC since the January 2023 edition, and it will also be present at the Los Angeles event starting this August.

“Printsource provides the design community with a venue focused exclusively on surface design,” said Massimo Iacoboni, CEO and producer of Printsource. “The show is a Mecca of creative inspiration, and its aim is to help companies develop directional products by bringing together textile and surface designers from all over the world under one roof.”

This alliance gives the textile design community the ability to collaborate with studios to create one-of-a-kind art that can then be translated to fabric with help from Texworld suppliers. “I am truly grateful for the invaluable contribution of Printsource New York to our shows,” said Jennifer Bacon, vice president fashion and apparel at Messe Frankfurt Inc. “As we collectively navigate the evolving landscape of the industry, we look forward to more events together, where we can continue to foster creativity, innovation and lasting connections.”

Inspiration and education are also key pillars of the shows. New York-based fashion and retail consultancy Doneger/TOBE will present the trends for Fall/Winter 2025-26 and lead an Explore the Floor Tour to spot the trends at exhibitor booths. Attendees can also discover popular styles in a Trend Showcase.

A returning feature at the shows will be the Textile Talks program. Seminars will cover top-of-mind topics related to sourcing, legislation, trends, sustainability, retail, technology and more.

“Our co-located events in New York and Los Angeles represent a unique opportunity for industry professionals to connect, learn and grow,” said Bacon. “From curated trend presentations to networking opportunities, our shows offer a comprehensive experience designed to empower both attendees and exhibitors and drive success in today’s competitive marketplace.”

Click here to learn more. Register for the New York shows here, and register here for Los Angeles.