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Texworld & Apparel Sourcing LA Summer 2026 Recap

Aug 3, 2026

Texworld, Apparel Sourcing, and Home Textiles Sourcing Los Angeles concluded their 2026 edition, held July 21–23 at the California Market Center. More than 120 international exhibitors from 10+ countries joined thousands of industry professionals for three days of global sourcing, education, trend discovery, and business networking.

The 2026 edition marked the debut of Home Textiles Sourcing Los Angeles, expanding the event’s sourcing offerings beyond fashion and apparel. Exhibitors from China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, and Peru showcased their products from categories including bath, bed, kitchen, windows, and more.

The addition reflects the growing crossover between fashion, interiors, lifestyle, and home categories, giving buyers and product developers access to a broader range of suppliers and materials in one destination.

The addition reflects the growing crossover between fashion, interiors, lifestyle, and home categories, giving buyers and product developers access to a broader range of suppliers and materials in one destination.

The Los Angeles edition also welcomed Interfilière Los Angeles as a newly co-located event, bringing its specialized focus on intimates, swimwear, activewear, and related materials to the show floor. Together, the co-located events offered industry professionals expanded opportunities to discover new suppliers, categories, and innovations across the global textile and apparel supply chain.

The show floor featured three dedicated international pavilions, further highlighting the global reach of the event. Texworld Los Angeles welcomed the Taiwan Pavilion, Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles the Uzbekistan Pavilion, and the newly launched Home Textiles Sourcing Los Angeles the Pakistan Pavilion. In addition to its pavilion, Taiwan curated a dedicated trend display showcasing innovative textiles, materials, and emerging directions from Taiwanese suppliers. The installation offered attendees a closer look at the region’s textile capabilities and their applications for upcoming collections.

The Textile Talks education series, a year-after-year attendee favorite, featured 12 sessions exploring Fall/Winter 2027/28 trend forecasting, bio-based materials, artificial intelligence, circularity, natural fibers, consumer insights, and more. Led by respected experts from some of the industry’s top brands, the sessions provided attendees with practical strategies and market intelligence to support future product development and sourcing decisions. Curated trend showcases complemented the educational programming by translating emerging consumer behaviors and global influences into tangible inspiration for upcoming collections, while networking opportunities throughout the co-located event fostered meaningful connections between buyers, suppliers, designers, and manufacturers from around the world. 

Deadstock sourcing was also featured on the show floor, giving attendees access to existing fabrics and materials ready for new applications. The special feature area provided an additional sourcing avenue for brands looking to reduce material waste while discovering unique, readily available textiles and garments.

"The conversations happening on our show floor are a reflection of where the industry is headed. Buyers aren't just looking for products—they're looking for partners, new ideas, and solutions that will help them navigate a rapidly changing marketplace. This edition delivered exactly that." – Jennifer Bacon, VP Fashion and Apparel, Messe Frankfurt Inc.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2027 event dates for Texworld Los Angeles, Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles, Home Textiles Sourcing Los Angeles, and co-located event Interfilière Los Angeles.

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Interested in exhibiting at the 2027 edition? Contact our team here to secure your space or to learn more about exhibitor opportunities.

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Press contact:

Walker Erwin

Marketing Manager, Fashion + Apparel

walker.erwin@usa.messefrankfurt.com

www.messefrankfurt.com

Background information on Messe Frankfurt
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Sustainability at Messe Frankfurt
www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability-information