Sustainable Focus on the Slate at Texworld USA
When Messe Frankfurt’s textile show, Texworld USA, kicks off its July 14–16 run at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, eco fibers and sustainable apparel will be among the topics up for discussion at the show’s seminar series.
The seminars are free for Texworld attendees and will cover topics such as environmentally friendly fibers, sustainable manufacturing practices and marketing to the eco consumer.
In addition, Pantone, Design Options and Color Portfolio will cover upcoming trends for the Fall/Winter 2009/2010 season.
Texworld USA Seminars
July 14 “LOHAS Consumers and Sustainable Apparel: ’I Eat It, I Clean With It—Now Do I Have to Wear It, Too?’”1 p.m.“Fiber Life Cycle Analysis Study,” presented by L Shen, University of Utrecht, Department of Science Technology and Society, Netherlands2 p.m.“Green Marketing: Pathway to Innovation, Growth and Brand Equity”3 p.m.“ECO—Beyond Organic Cotton,” a panel discussion featuring Michael Kininmonth, sustainability project manager for Lenzing AG; Ria Stern, global marketing director for Hyosung; and Jim Ciccone, marketing director for Wellman Inc.4 p.m.
July 15 “Green From Start to Finish,” a panel discussion featuring Michael Kininmonth, sustainability project manager for Lenzing AG; Tim Williams, regional business development manager for Dystar; and Brian Powell, marketing director for YKK11 a.m.
“The Classics Mix With an Unconventional Season:Fashion Trends for Fall/Winter 2009-2010,” presented by Color Portfolio1 p.m.July 16“Imagine: Color Trends for Fall/Winter 2009–2010,” presented by Pantone Color Institute11 a.m.“Fall/Winter 2009, Color and Lifestyle Trends, the West Coast Approach,” presented by Design Options 1 p.m.
