May 20, 2025
Manufacturing can follow trends just like fashion does — sometimes offshoring is in, sometimes it’s nearshoring that’s commanding the conversation. As tariff uncertainty and global supply chain challenges continue, more brands are looking closer to home for manufacturing. From luxury houses to emerging labels, there’s growing interest in reshoring production—not just for speed and control, but to tap into the value of domestic craftsmanship. A recent article in Vogue Business is looking at brands like Mulberry that are leaning into their local roots. Under its new CEO Andrea Baldo, the luxury label is betting that ‘Made in the UK’ can help drive its comeback. It’s part of a bigger conversation both Vogue Business and businesses more broadly are having about what domestic manufacturing means in 2025.
For textile sourcing professionals, this shift opens new doors—and new demands. As more brands explore domestic production, the need for high-quality, locally sourced materials and agile supply chain partners is rising. Whether it's mills offering smaller batch runs, suppliers investing in traceability, or factories equipped for rapid turnaround, the opportunity to align with brands rethinking their sourcing strategies has never been greater.
This evolving landscape is top of mind at this year’s show, where “Made in” labels are not just about origin — they’re becoming part of the value proposition.
Whether it’s with new country pavilions showcasing their collective offering and increasing options in home locales or places where tariffs could be less punitive, or highlighting exhibitors to expand the sourcing mix, we’re bringing it all to you at Texworld NYC and Los Angeles this summer.
Pavilion Update
As global shifts and tariff pressures push apparel businesses to broaden their sourcing, we’re bringing you more and more options for where to get the right goods.
At Texworld NYC this July 23 - 25, an El Salvador Pavilion will be on full display. There, a tight-knit source of suppliers can deliver everything from fabrics to elastics for intimates and technical fabrics to suit your needs.
At Texworld Los Angeles this July 29 - 31, Pavilions from Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and Taiwan will be part of the show floor, providing a wealth of available inputs for whatever your product demands.
Domestic Sourcing Exhibitor Shoutout
Interest in domestic sourcing is on the rise as many want a better safeguard against fluctuating tariffs and we have two exhibitors to highlight.
Ribbon Connections, a manufacturer and wholesaler of high-quality Japanese ribbons and trims, will be part of Texworld NYC. With offices in both New York and California, Ribbon Connections has been supplying companies with everything from twill to elastics, cotton cord and silk taffeta — with organic and recycled options — for more than 25 years.
Phoenix Fashion, Inc, which will be part of Apparel Sourcing, is a fashion garment manufacturer headquartered in Los Angeles that has been in business for more than 50 years. Handling everything from design to fabric sourcing, pattern making and production, the company offers “fast sample turnaround and impeccable craftsmanship.”
Sessions Announced for Texworld NYC
This Texworld NYC will have no shortage of sessions to clue you in, make you think, and inspire your business moves.
Of course, one of our Textile Talks will be on what’s next in tariffs and trade wars, to help attendees navigate the most current news. The Fall/Winter 2026/27 trend forecasts will unearth the key color, textiles and interiors trends to come, there will be talks around unlocking scale for next-gen materials and navigating the evolving compliance landscape. The current state of global sourcing and building resilience in regenerative cotton will also be on the agenda.
What We’re Reading
Trans-Pacific Freight Rates Soar as China Cargo Bookings Rebound
The tariff situation continues to change day by day but, for now, a 90-day break on tariffs for Chinese imports has kicked off a shipping rush, pushing trans-Pacific freight rates way up. Spot rates to the U.S. jumped as much as 30 percent in just a week, according to a recent article from Sourcing Journal. With demand booming, carriers aren’t cutting sailings to prop up prices anymore. Experts say rates will probably peak soon, then level out and start to dip as more capacity gets added in the next few weeks.
How to Raise Prices Without Losing Customers
Fashion brands are facing a range of challenges with rising costs and uncertainty, and many are having to consider raising prices. Some companies, in an effort to navigate duties they weren’t prepared for, are cutting budgets or delaying collections, and many are leaning on direct-to-consumer sales to protect margins, according to a recent Vogue Business article. With so much unpredictability, brands are adapting on the fly, balancing business survival with keeping customer trust and practicing a trial and error of means to communicate their efforts.
Five Trends to Watch in Global Apparel Resale in 2025 and Beyond
As tariffs impact the market and more retailers embrace secondhand, the resale space is evolving at a rapid clip. What shifts and innovations can we expect by 2028? A new article from Just-Style explores the key developments redefining how consumers buy, sell and think about pre-owned fashion.