GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair

GlobalTex: The West Coast Leader in European Resources

Showing a 30-40 percent increase in high-end international collections and growing

DALLAS – October 7, 2009 – Market Center Management Company (MCMC), the management company of leading wholesale trade centers and trade events around the world, today announced next week’s GlobalTex will feature the largest collection of European resources on the West Coast. The show will feature a 30 to 40 percent increase in the number of high-end international resources. In fact, the rise in international attention hasn’t slowed down with last-minutes leases being signed each day. GlobalTex, to be held October 13-15, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) and California Fashion Association (CFA) and supported by Espace Textile, Fashion Business Incorporated (FBI), and Mudpie Inc.

“The surge in European exhibitors says a lot about our show and what we offer – quality resources in a fresh and professional environment with cutting-edge trend labs and diverse educational opportunities,” said Stephanie Cole, vice president, GlobalTex. “GlobalTex is like no other show on the West Coast with its distinct international resources. It’s on par with leading shows on the East Coast and in Europe.”

In addition to more resources, 50 percent more consulates and commissions have registered to attend GlobalTex and review the show for April 2010.

The European resources committed include special Italian lines: Achille Pinto, Alfa-Fi, Brixiatrade, DP Tessuti s.r.l., Efilan, Emmeci s.p.a., Emmetex, Flem Spa, Galetti s.r.l., Giorgetti, Gommatex Jersey, Inwool Jersey s.r.l., Lanificio Idealtex, Lanificio Lamberto s.r.l., Lanificio Montecarlo s.r.l., Lanificio Nencini, Lanificio Modalane, Manifattura Pacini Nello, Manteco s.p.a., Mantellassi Compagnia Tessile, Marco Lagatolla, Migotex s.r.l., Miroglio, Miroglio Stampadi, Paganini, Profilo, Ruffo Coli, Seterie Argenti s.r.l, Stylwool, Texapel, and Vema Embroidery.

Other European lines include : AB Creations (France), Bel Maille (France), Cotton Land (France), Creations Robert Vernet (France), Deveaux (France), Elliot Berman Textiles (United States), Espace Textile (France), European Textile Collection (United States), Filtex Saint Gall (Switzerland), Filtex USA (United States), Friday Fabrics (United States), Gera AG (Germany), Getzner Textil AG (Austria), Jakob Schlaepfer (Switzerland), JB Bernard (France), KBC (Germany), Le Loup Blanc (United States), Lesage (France), Malfroy Million (France), Malhia Kent (France), Ozdoku Tekstil San vc Tiz Profilo (Turkey), Riechers Marescot (France), Schoeller USA (Germany), Solstiss (France), Sophie Hallette (France), Strella Fabrics (United Kingdom), Textiles y Bordados (Spain), Tiss et Teint (Belgium), TBM Soieries (France), Ulmia (Germany), Weisbrod-Zurer AG (Switzerland), and Westcott-Design (United Kingdom).

GlobalTex is the first full-scale production and design trade show in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for fashion. GlobalTex features the latest fabric, trim, yarn, textile design, garment manufacturing including private label, and manufacturing technology. The show attracts leading designers, product developers, retailers, and wholesalers. In addition, the show offers helpful tailored networking services and practical seminars that support the global fashion and design industries.

Make plans now to participate in GlobalTex: October 13–15, 2009, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Attendees may contact MCMC’s in-house travel agency for substantial travel and hotel discounts by calling 1-866-878-8778. For more information on GlobalTex visit GlobalTex.com/hotelandtravel.

About MCMC

Market Center Management Company (MCMC) is an international market center and trade show management company based in Dallas. MCMC and its owner, Crow Holdings, own or manage market centers and trade shows on three continents – Asia (ShanghaiMart), Europe (Brussels International Trade Mart), and North America (Dallas Market Center and GlobalTex) totaling approximately 10 million square feet, more than any other single company. MCMC recently announced its plans to develop an international medical trade center in Nashville, Tennessee, the Nashville Medical Trade Center, which could open as early at 2010. Within the MCMC market centers and trade shows, buyers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and apparel. MCMC helps buyers and sellers expand business and increase profits by organizing and managing dozens of trade events each year attended by hundreds of thousands of attendees from all 50 states and more than 84 countries. MCMC’s Web site is available at MarketCenterManagement.com.

About GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair

GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair is the first full-scale production and design tradeshow in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for apparel. GlobalTex will feature the latest designs, developments, techniques, and trends for fiber, fabrics, trims, private label collections, original design manufacturers, printing, graphic design and the technologies that support production. GlobalTex is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) and the California Fashion Association (CFA). GlobalTex’s Web site is available at GlobalTex.com.

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