TEXWORLD LA / APPAREL SOURCING LA SEMINAR SCHEDULE

When it comes to the future of textile innovation and applications, materials continue to be taken to new heights, leading to up-and-coming material breakthroughs. From tackling textile technology, improving circularity through recycled materials, and looking at the versatility behind natural sources, the newest material innovations are top of the industry's mind. This panel will explore the growing excitement surrounding next generation material, how they are being received by the global market, their product-life cycle, and how they can be used alongside industry standards.

Moderator:
Erica Redd, Business Development Manager. Lenzing Fibers, Inc.

Speakers:
Matthew Betcher, Senior Creative / Marketing Director, Allied Feather + Down
Martin Flora, Founder & President of Global Business Development, Green Theme Technologies Inc.
Andrew Peterson, Chief Technical Officer, Fuze Biotech
Andrew Schulenburg, Director of Marketing, Laguna Fabrics

Join Shelda Hartwell-Hale, VP Creative + Merchandising of Doneger TOBE as she presents the trends for Fall/Winter 24/25.

Speaker:
Shelda Hartwell-Hale, VP Creative + Merchandising, Doneger | TOBE

Speaker:
Emily Olah, Material Exchange

Logistics costs have been known to yoyo—and never more so than in the last few years. At their peak, container rates soared to $20,000 before bottoming out around $1,800. While the industry is unlikely to face another disruption on the scale of covid any time soon, the fact is all of the same pain points the pandemic exacerbated are still in play. Geopolitical issues, labor shortages, trade legislation and inflation are the top issues affecting cargo, capacity and costs today. But logistics is sensitive to a multitude of factors, making it hard to predict and even harder to insulate against. Join Texworld for a one-on-one sit down with Edward Hertzman, CEO of Hertzman Global, and Vincent Iacopella, Executive Vice President of growth and strategy at freight forwarder Alba Wheels Up, to learn what's on the horizon, how it will impact costs and how to game out a strategy to protect margins in the second half.

Moderator:
Edward Hertzman, CEO Hertzman Global Ventures and Founder Sourcing Journal

Speaker:
Vincent Iacopella, EVP, Strategy & Growth, Alba Wheels Up International Inc.

To achieve sustainability, circularity, and beyond - decision makers in the textile industry are reviewing their business models at every level. The definitions of textile sustainability continue to be shaped by different materials, operation models, pricing pressures, sourcing regions, technology and more. When it comes to the global sourcing of textiles, how are companies applying “sustainability” for the future? This panel discussion will explore how different companies are practically implementing a focus on sustainability amid evolving industry expectations.

Moderator:
Erica Redd, Business Development Manager, Lenzing Fibers, Inc.

Speakers:
Andrew Schulenburg, Director of Marketing, Laguna Fabrics
Kathleen Talbot, Chief Sustainability Officer & VP of Operations, Reformation
Gary You, VP of Business & Product Development, Blue Diamond Global

First costs were often the first, and sometimes only, consideration when production decamped overseas. Decades later, sourcing has become more sophisticated—and complicated thanks to unending tariff fluctuations, geopolitical strife and compliance concerns. As a result, no matter which other regions feature into your production matrix, today the U.S. must be in the mix. Done right, onshoring promises reduced uncertainty, increased speed to market and simplified freight and warehousing. It’s time to determine how producing close to home—whether for your entire product range or select goods—can net higher margins and fewer headaches. Join Texworld for a frank discussion about how you can start to reap the benefits of local production.

Moderator:
Edward Hertzman, CEO Hertzman Global Ventures and Founder Sourcing Journal

Speaker:
Murtaza Ahmed, CEO Artistic Milliners and Founder Star Fades International