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Second Annual Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami Boasts Record Numbers

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Second Annual Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami Boasts Record Numbers

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This year’s Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami kicked off on Tuesday, drawing in more than 1,200 visitors for opening day and setting record attendance for the fashion-focused trade show.

This year’s ATSM combined the elements of economic development and the latest in trade policies while educating attendees on strategies for fashion brands, retailers, and manufacturers in the unpredictable trade environment.

More than 3,500 visitors were projected for day two of the event, which featured 200 international apparel and textile exhibits. Day two’s features included the event’s Fashion Day which consisted of both established and new names in the fashion industry specific to the South Florida region.

The feature fashion show took the spotlight on day two, featuring the latest looks in knits from Renee Ruiz, Julian Chang, Luis Aponte and Viviana Gabeiras; sportswear by Lucky in Love and Peace, Love, World; swimwear by Bianca Coletti; menswear by Cubavera; evening wear by Mayda Cisneros; and bridal designs by Maria D’Ocon.

A special “Invest in Florida” panel showcased incentives and business growth opportunities in the region, inviting a multitude of companies to consider Florida for establishing and expanding operations. Keynote speakers included Michael Finney, President of the Miami‐Dade Beacon Council, Alice E. Ancona, Director, International Strategy & Policy for the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and Matthew R. Rocco, President of the South Florida Manufacturers Association.

The three-day international event took place at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center and proved to be another huge success for domestic and international textile and economic development players. The education offered at the event ultimately helps companies identify predictive trends impacting the textile supply chain through 30+ seminars showcasing industry trends, trade strategies, and the latest and greatest in the fashion sector.

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Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami: What to Expect

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Join leading fabric suppliers, full package manufacturers, and service providers during this year’s Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami event from May 28-30 at the Mana Wynwood Conference Center. With more than 4,000 anticipated visitors, the two-day event will be packed with all things fashion with more than 300 exhibitors from over 15 countries.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to catch a first-hand glance at the fashion color trend forecast for Autumn/Winter 2020-2021 on the show floor as PANTONE Color Institute reveals what’s to come.

“The concept of nesting is fundamental to our very existence. Whether a place of safety, somewhere in our mind’s eye, a collection of people, or not a destination at all, our desire to create a nesting place is deep,” said
Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute and ATSM speaker. “As we color our nest in Autumn/Winter 2020/21, color resounds; rich saturated shades sit alongside strong modern pastels and muted natural color, with texture, reflection and shine acting as integral partners in the way colors are seen and executed.”

At the center stage of the event, a Latin American delegation of apparel and textile producers will seek “near sourcing” opportunities in response to the 15 percent growth rate reported in 2018 for Guatemala.

“With recent geo-political tension and technology changing the global production landscape, an increasing number of companies are looking to Latin America as a viable solution to source apparel and textiles without going overseas. Guatemala alone has seen an explosion of business as a result”, said Lucia Palacios, Director of VESTEX Guatemala.

“Guatemala’s industry saw 15 percent growth in 2018, which means more work is coming to this region, as we can compete with closeness, production flexibility with added value, high productivity and an integrated supply chain,” stated Palacios. “There is an increased market demand for speed of delivery and high-quality products, and Guatemala is able to deliver on all fronts due to its short lead times, access to two ports and use of raw materials mainly from the USA.”

To read more about this year’s Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami event, please visit: ATSM

 

 

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Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami 2019 to Set Stage for New Era in Retail Ecosystem

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From May 28-30, US and Latin American apparel industry professionals — from buyers to sellers throughout the B2B and B2C supply chain — will converge at the Mana Wynwood Conference Center in Miami for the industry leading Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM) show.

The event — originally scheduled to take place a week earlier — has revised its dates to take place alongside North America’s No. 2 fashion event, Miami Fashion Week, bringing to Miami an unprecedented opportunity for industry professionals to benefit first-hand from the latest developments transforming the fashion industry from design to production.

Launched in 2018, ATSM is returning to Miami double in size, connecting attendees with a wider variety of sourcing partners, product categories and service providers, and delivering a world-class seminar speaker roster. With ATSM and Miami Fashion Week now occurring on the same dates just a few blocks away from each other, it is expected that more than 12,000 industry professionals will be in South Florida during this time.

“The overwhelming response of the show is a reflection of the success of last year’s event as well as a market need for apparel and textile professionals to adapt to changing trade realities and keep up with the future of the industry,” said Jason Prescott, CEO of JP Communications, producer of the show and publisher of North America’s leading of business to business trade platforms TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com.

Apparel and textile trends

In addition to experiencing the latest fashion production trends first hand, ATSM visitors will learn about the key role cyberspace is now playing in the sourcing ecosystem and how eCommerce, which was once a topic confined to retail businesses, must now be understood and implemented by suppliers and SAAS businesses throughout the entire sourcing supply, show organizers said.

Attendees will have opportunities for Q&A with speakers and panelists on the subjects of B2B omni-channel marketing, dropshipping, B2B2C software solutions, near-shoring and reshoring, cross-border eCommerce for factories and online retailers, and more to be announced.

New show sections announced

ATSM 2019 has announced the launch of a dedicated Footwear Pavilion, a Technical Textiles section and live demonstrations of state-of-the-art machinery. As robotic automation in manufacturing is increasingly adopted, the ability to produce merchandise at lower cost will allow microbrands to add more design seasons to their collections and new designers to enter the market.

ATSM is supported by manufacturers and industry partners across the globe, including the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), the largest textile and apparel trade agency in both China and the world.