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February 2012

ESMA Sportswear & Fashion T-Shirt Printing Conference

February 3, 2012 to February 3, 2012

The conference will be held during the International Textile Trade Fair TV TecStyle Visions 2012 and will focus on the issue of the production of fashion, sportswear and promotional clothing with emphasis on digital and screen technologies.

Organized by the European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association (ESMA), ICS International Congresscenter Stuttgart, Germany. Contact Peter Buttiens pb@esma.com; www.esma.com.

Website:
http://www.textile-printing.org

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AATCC Introduction To Textile Testing workshop

February 7, 2012 to February 8, 2012

Organized by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), AATCC Technical Center, Research Triangle Park, N.C. Contact Kim Nicholson +919-549-3535; nicholk@aatcc.org.

Website:
http://www.aatcc.org/events/workshops/index.htm

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Sourcing at MAGIC

February 12, 2012 to February 15, 2012

SOURCING at MAGIC is North America’s largest, most comprehensive sourcing event, reflecting the fashion supply chain at its most complete. Offering unmatched access to over 40 countries representing the world’s most important markets, SOURCING at MAGIC showcases more than 700 apparel, accessories and footwear resources, conveniently merchandised by country and category: contract and original design manufacturers; fabric, trim and component suppliers; and service and technology providers.

MAGIC Marketplace, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. Contact www.magiconline.com/sourcing.

Website:
http://www.magiconline.com/sourcing

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Texworld Paris

February 13, 2012 to February 16, 2012

Organized by Messe Frankfurt S.a.s., Paris Le Bourget, Paris. Contact +33-155-268-989; texworld@France.messefrankfurt.com; www.texworld.messefrankfurt.com.

Website:
http://www.texworld.messefrankfurt.com/

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Textile Fundamentals course

February 13, 2012 to February 17, 2012

Sponsored by the North Carolina State University College of Textiles, Raleigh, N.C. Contact www.tx.ncsu.edu.

Website:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/departments/texed/professional_education_course_detail.cfm?courseid=83

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Apparel Sourcing Paris

February 13, 2012 to February 16, 2012

Taking place alongside Texworld.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt S.a.s., Paris Le Bourget, Paris. Contact www.apparelsourcing.messefrankfurt.com.

Website:
http://apparelsourcing.messefrankfurt.com

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Première Vision: Spring/Summer 13

February 14, 2012 to February 16, 2012

Parc d’expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, Paris. Contact www.premierevision.com.

Website:
http://www.premierevision.com/

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Expofil: Innovations & Perspectives 13-14

February 14, 2012 to February 16, 2012

Parc d’expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, Paris. Contact www.expofil.com.

Website:
http://www.expofil.com/

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Indigo Fashion Edition: Spring/Summer 13

February 14, 2012 to February 16, 2012

Parc d’expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, Paris. Contact www.indigo-salon.com.

Website:
http://www.indigo-salon.com/

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Première Vision Pluriel

February 14, 2012 to February 16, 2012

Parc d’expositions Paris Nord Villepinte, Paris. Contact www.premierevision-pluriel.com.

Website:
http://www.premierevision-pluriel.com/

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Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certification webinar

February 15, 2012 to February 15, 2012

The International Oeko-Tex® Association will offer a free online presentation on Wednesday, February 15th at 12:00 Noon EST that provides information on the Oeko-Tex® Standard 1000 certification for eco-friendly textile production facilities. This Oeko-Tex® webinar is offered free of charge to textile products manufacturers, brands, and retailers and members of the media.

Organized by the International Oeko-Tex Association. Contact Dina Dunn dina@blinkready.com; +336-471-5584.

Website:
http://www.oeko-tex.com

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Innovation Takes Root 2012

February 20, 2012 to February 22, 2012

Stonyfield Farm and other major international corporations will present how they have successfully incorporated NatureWorks’ Ingeo™ bio-based products into their brands at the collaborative, biennial biopolymers forum, Innovation Takes Root (ITR) 2012, in February. The conference will include unique presentations and exhibitions for companies now actively pursuing Ingeo fibers and plastics applications and those desiring to learn more about this important and growing class of biopolymers. Company representatives will also discuss how they envision sustainable practices to change business in the future. In 2010, more than 300 people attended ITR from 30 different countries with approximately one third from outside of the United States. Those attending included representatives from leading brands, green marketers, packaging professionals, process engineers, product designers, researchers, retailers, sustainability managers, members of academia, and journalists.

Organized by NatureWorks LLC, Omni Orlando Resort, Orlando, Fla. Contact www.innovationtakesroot.com.

Website:
http://www.innovationtakesroot.com/

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White Goes Green With C.L.A.S.S. - New York City

February 20, 2012 to February 22, 2012

Organized by C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy), The Tunnel, New York City. Contact Nicoletta Secondi +39 02 76018402; press@classecohub.org.

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Precision Screen Making For Industrial And Printed Electronics Applications workshop

February 21, 2012 to February 23, 2012

This course will cover the critical parameters and measuring techniques necessary to control the screen-making process for tight-tolerance applications. It covers advanced topics not found in basic offerings and is designed for expert screen-making and art-department personnel, ink chemists and formulators, and process engineers engaged in highly precise applications and processes.

Organized by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Fairfax, Va. Contact Johnny Shell jshell@sgia.org; SGIA +888-385-3588.

Website:
http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/workshops/precisionscreenmaking.cfm

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White Goes Green With C.L.A.S.S. - Milan

February 25, 2012 to February 27, 2012

Organized by C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy), Ex Ansaldo, Milan. Contact Nicoletta Secondi +39 02 76018402; press@classecohub.org.

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Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles - Spring edition

February 29, 2012 to March 2, 2012

Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai. Contact www.messefrankfurt.com.hk.

Website:
http://www.messefrankfurt.com.hk/fair_homepage.aspx?fair_id=42&exhibition_id=43

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March 2012

MEGATECH Pakistan 2012

March 1, 2012 to March 3, 2012

International Machinery Exhibition of Garment & Textile Technology — MEGATECH Pakistan with its 10th edition will be held from 1st-3rd March, 2012 at the Expo Centre Lahore. MEGATECH Pakistan is an established “Gateway Event” to the lucrative market in the region. The event will showcase latest machinery, innovative technology and accessories for increasing the production and improving the quality of textile & garment products. MEGATECH Pakistan provides valuable opportunities for the local and foreign textile & garment manufacturers to gain access in the foreign markets in large volume.

Expo Centre Lahore, Pakistan. Contact info@megatechpakistan.com; www.megatechpakistan.com.

Website:
http://www.megatechpakistan.com/

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China (Shanghai) Textiles, Fabrics & Accessories Exhibition, the 2nd Shanghai International Sweater & Cashmere Expo, and 7th China International Hosiery Purchasing Expo

March 5, 2012 to March 7, 2012

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center and the Shanghai World Expo Pavilion, Shanghai. Contact www.shssny.com/en; www.cnswexpo.com/en; and
www.chpe.com.cn/en.

Website:
http://www.shssny.com/en/ http://www.cnswexpo.com/en/ http://www.chpe.com.cn/en/

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SPINEXPO™ Shanghai - Spring/Summer 2013 collections

March 6, 2012 to March 8, 2012

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai. Contact www.spinexpo.com/shanghai.

Website:
http://www.spinexpo.com/shanghai/

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Techtextil Russia 2012

March 12, 2012 to March 14, 2012

International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles, Nonwovens and Protective Clothing

Organized by Messe Frankfurt Rus, IEC Expocentr, Moscow. Contact info@messefrankfurt.ru; www.techtextil.messefrankfurt.ru.

Website:
http://www.techtextil.messefrankfurt.ru/

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Los Angeles Fashion Market - Fall '12

March 12, 2012 to March 15, 2012

California Market Center, Los Angeles. Contact www.californiamarketcenter.com.

Website:
http://www.californiamarketcenter.com

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EXINTEX 2012 - The 18th International Textile Exhibition

March 13, 2012 to March 16, 2012

Puebla Expo and Convention Center, Puebla, Mexico. Contact www.exintex.com.

Website:
http://www.exintex.com

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InFashion 2012: International Textile and Ingredient Innovation Show

March 13, 2012 to March 15, 2012

InFashion is the only trade show for the latest innovations in Textile & Apparel in South Asia and it brings together all the leading Retailers, International & Domestic Brands, India's biggest Garmenters, Merchandisers and Fashion Designers. At InFashion you are bound to leave an impression on India's who's who from the Retail, Textile and Apparel sector.

Organized by IMAGES Group and the Federation of All India Textile Manufacturers Association (FAITMA), Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India. Contact Adarsh Verma adarshverma@imagesgroup.in; www.imagesgroup.in; www.indiainfashion.com.

Website:
http://www.indiainfashion.com

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SYFA 2012 Spring Conference

March 13, 2012 to March 14, 2012

"Textile Developments for Today and Tomorrow"

Organized by the Synthetic Yarn and Fiber Association (SYFA), Sheraton Airport Plaza, Charlotte. Contact Kim Pettit +704-589-5895; kpettit@thesyfa.org; www.thesyfa.org.

Website:
http://www.thesyfa.org

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13th Chemnitz Textile Technology Conference

March 14, 2012 to March 15, 2012

Organized by the Cetex Chemnitz Textile Machine Development Association, Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany. Contact www.chemtextiles.de.

Website:
http://www.chemtextiles.de

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Interstoff Asia Essential - Spring

March 14, 2012 to March 16, 2012

Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center, Hong Kong. Contact www.messefrankfurt.com.hk.

Website:
http://www.messefrankfurt.com.hk/fair_homepage.aspx?exhibition_id=1&fair_id=1

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Intertextile Guangzhou Hometextile China

March 18, 2012 to March 21, 2012

Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou. Contact www.messefrankfurt.com.hk.

Website:
http://www.messefrankfurt.com.hk/fair_homepage.aspx?fair_id=36&exhibition_id=38

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AATCC 2012 International Conference

March 21, 2012 to March 23, 2012

Organized by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, Hilton University Place, Charlotte. Contact www.aatcc.org/ic.

Website:
http://www.aatcc.org/ic

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Los Angeles International Textile Show (L.A. Textile) - Spring/Summer '13

March 26, 2012 to March 28, 2012

The Los Angeles International Textile Show (L.A. Textile) is the fashion industry’s West Coast destination for premier textile, design & production resources. Offering hundreds of fabric collections and design services from around the globe, the caliber of resources and fashion direction is presented with our Contemporary designer audience in mind. Our trend forum, curated by trend partner WGSN, and complimentary seminar program are designed to inform and inspire. Held in conjunction with the Los Angeles Fashion Market.

California Market Center, Los Angeles. Contact www.californiamarketcenter.com.

Website:
http://www.californiamarketcenter.com/markets/latextile_attendees.php

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JEC Europe 2012 - Composites Show & Conferences

March 27, 2012 to March 29, 2012

This year’s country of honor is the United Kingdom, promoting one of Europe’s most innovative composite industries.

Organized by JEC Group, Porte de Versailles, Paris. Contact www.jeccomposites.com.

Website:
http://www.jeccomposites.com/events/jec-europe-2012

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Second Annual Conference on the Renaissance of American Manufacturing: Jobs, Trade and the Presidential Election

March 27, 2012 to March 27, 2012

Presented by the Committee to Support U.S. Trade Laws, The Economic Strategy Institute, The U.S. Economy/Smart Globalization Initiative at the New America Foundation, The Alliance for American Manufacturing, The United States Business and Industry Council, The Kearney Alliance, King & Spalding, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP, Wiley Rein LLP, and The Law Offices of Stewart and Stewart

The National Press Club, Washington. Contact Lauren Donoghue +202-626-8999; ldonoghue@kslaw.com.

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Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics

March 28, 2012 to March 30, 2012

Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing. Contact www.messefrankfurt.com.hk.

Website:
http://www.messefrankfurt.com.hk/fair_homepage.aspx?exhibition_id=2&fair_id=2

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Yarn Expo Spring

March 29, 2012 to March 31, 2012

Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, China World Trade Centre, Beijing. Contact textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com;  www.yarn-expo-beijing.com.

Website:
http://www.yarn-expo-beijing.com

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IFAI Canada Expo 2012

March 29, 2012 to March 30, 2012

Organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre, Toronto. Contact www.ifaicanadaexpo.com.

Website:
http://www.ifaicanadaexpo.com/

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April 2012

Printsource New York

April 10, 2012 to April 11, 2012

Printsource is the main resource for surface and textile design for America's major manufacturers, retailers and catalogs, covering such industries as men's, children's and women's apparel, bed and bath, kitchen and tabletop, paper goods and stationery, wallcoverings, window fashions and other surface and textile design applications.

7W New York, New York City. Contact +212-352-1005; info@printsourcenewyork.com; www.printsourcenewyork.com.

Website:
http://www.printsourcenewyork.com/

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Direction By Indigo

April 10, 2012 to April 11, 2012

New York City. Contact www.indigo-salon.com.

Website:
http://www.indigo-salon.com/

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11th World Filtration Congress & Exhibition (WFC11)

April 16, 2012 to April 20, 2012

Hosted by Austrian Chemical Society Göch, Graz, Austria. Contact +49-02132-93-57-60; info@wfc11.at; www.wfc11.at.

Website:
http://www.wfc11.at

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INDA CAB™ 2012 Converting And Bonding Conference

April 17, 2012 to April 19, 2012

CAB™ 2012 is an expansion and replacement of INDA’s highly successful Needlepunch® Conference. The new conference will encompass the full range of nonwoven bonding technologies, including needlepunch, chemical, spray, foam, powder, stitch, thermal, through-air and ultrasonic, plus the latest in converting technologies and applications.

Organized by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Hyatt Regency, Greenville. Contact +919-233-1210 Ext. 0; info@inda.org; www.inda.org/CAB12.

Website:
http://www.inda.org/events/cab12/

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Smart Fabrics 2012 Conference

April 17, 2012 to April 19, 2012

This one-of-a-kind global event will unite the fashion, technology, electronics, research, academia, textile and diverse applications communities in one place to discuss the rapidly evolving smart fabrics industry. Attendees will learn about the latest market trends, technological developments, and projections on what the future holds for the smart fabrics industry.

Organized by IntertechPira, Conrad Miami Hotel, Miami. Contact http://smartfabricsconference.com.

Website:
http://smartfabricsconference.com

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Hightex 2012: Istanbul Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Exhibition

April 21, 2012 to April 24, 2012

Colocated with the ITM Texpo Eurasia 2012 Exhibition and the 9th International Istanbul Yarn Fair

TUYAP Fair and Convention Center, Istanbul. Contact www.hightex2012.com.

Website:
http://www.hightex2012.com/

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ITM Texpo Eurasia 2012 Exhibition

April 21, 2012 to April 24, 2012

29th Internatıonal Textıle, Weavıng, Spınnıng, Fınıshıng, Knıttıng, Hosıery Machınes, Related Industrıes and Chemıcals Fair. Colocated with Hightex 2012 and the 9th International Istanbul Yarn Fair.

TUYAP Fair and Convention Center, Istanbul. Contact www.tuyap.com.tr.

Website:
http://www.tuyap.com.tr/en/index.php?main=m_fuar&fbid=1&left=l_beylikduzu&fid=1

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9th International Istanbul Yarn Fair

April 21, 2012 to April 24, 2012

Colocated with Hightex 2012 and ITM Texpo Eurasia 2012 Exhibition.

TUYAP Fair and Convention Center, Istanbul. Contact www.tuyap.com.tr.

Website:
http://www.tuyap.com.tr/en/index.php?main=m_fuar&fbid=1&left=l_beylikduzu&fid=1

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Techtextil North America 2012

April 24, 2012 to April 26, 2012

The ninth edition of North America’s only dedicated show for technical textiles and nonwovens will be held April 24-26, 2012 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia. Techtextil North America assembles all vertical aspects of the technical textile industry, from research and development, through raw materials and production processes and finally ending in conversion, further treatment and recycling. Held in conjunction with the exhibit hall is Techtextil North America Symposium, which will offer dozens of sessions focusing on the latest in research and emerging technology. The show is now incorporating the American Textile Machinery Exhibition-International® (ATME-I®) and will be colocated with Texprocess Americas.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt Inc., Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Contact +770-984-8016 Ext. 411; ttnainfo@usa.messefrankfurt.com; www.techtextilna.com.

Website:
http://www.techtextilna.com/

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Texprocess Americas 2012

April 24, 2012 to April 26, 2012

Messe Frankfurt USA and SPESA have concluded agreements to cooperate, co-produce and launch Texprocess Americas in Atlanta in 2012. Texprocess Americas will incorporate SPESA EXPO to bring to the Americas the largest and best sewn products and equipment trade show of its kind. The collaboration between SPESA and Messe Frankfurt USA to co-produce Texprocess Americas will provide sewn products suppliers an even larger, and wider reaching opportunity to showcase their products and services. The show will be colocated with Techtextil North America 2012.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt Inc. and the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA), Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Contact +770-984-8016 Ext. 411; TPAinfo@usa.messefrankfurt.com; www.texprocessamericas.com.

Website:
http://www.texprocessamericas.com

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Cotton International 2012 Global Summit

April 25, 2012 to April 27, 2012

The 2012 Global Summit will provide a business forum for face-to-face communication between buyers and sellers of raw cotton, along with the allied service industries that facilitate and enhance the cotton trade, according to Gary Fitzgerald, chairman and CEO of Meister Media Worldwide, parent company of Cotton International. The event will be held in cooperation with the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF).

Organized by Cotton International magazine, Landmark Bangkok Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. Contact http://cottonglobalsummit.com.

Website:
http://cottonglobalsummit.com/

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CARE 10th Annual Conference

April 25, 2012 to April 27, 2012

Organized by the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), San Diego. Contact www.carpetrecovery.org.

Website:
http://www.carpetrecovery.org/

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Peru Moda 12

April 26, 2012 to April 28, 2012

Lima, Peru. Contact www.perumoda.com.

Website:
http://www.perumoda.com/

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May 2012

Copenhagen Fashion Summit

May 3, 2012

Copenhagen Fashion Summit gathers fashion companies, experts, NGO's and politicians in Copenhagen and catalyzes a discussion on the evolution of a successful fashion industry in a world where new business models are required to tackle the growing sustainability challenges facing the planet and our societies.

Hosted by the Nordic Fashion Association, Copenhagen. Contact fashionsummit@danishfashioninstutute.dk; www.nordicfashionassociation.com.

Website:
http://www.copenhagenfashionsummit.com

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Tecnotêxtil and SERITEX

May 8, 2012 to May 11, 2012

In 2012, Tecnotêxtil and Seritex come once again to the city of Goiânia, bringing along the best of the textile and screen printing industries in Brazil and also in the world, with the latest new developments and also the trends of the segment. Aimed at professionals and businesspeople who seek updating in the machines, equipment and supplies businesses, Tecnotêxtil and Seritex shall open important doors for business deals of all sizes.

Organized by FCEM Feiras e Congressos, Goiânia Convention Center, Goiânia, Brazil. Contact www.feiratecnotextil.com.

Website:
http://www.feiratecnotextil.com.br/

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mtex

May 8, 2012 to May 10, 2012

International Trade Fair & Symposium for Textiles and Composites in Transportation

Messe Chemnitz, Germany. Contact info@mtex-chemnitz.de; www.mtex-chemnitz.de.

Website:
http://www.mtex-chemnitz.de

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SGIA 2012 Business Development Conference

May 15, 2012 to May 16, 2012

Organized by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association, Chicago. Contact www.sgia.org.

Website:
http://www.sgia.org

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EGE MEDITEX 2012 International Congress on Healthcare and Medical Textiles

May 17, 2012 to May 18, 2012

EGE MEDITEX Congress will bring together international specialists from manufacturers, research institutes and universities, and will provide an opportunity for the exchange of the latest information and knowledge on healthcare and medical textiles.

Organized by Ege University, Izmir, Turkey. Contact egemeditex@mail.ege.edu.tr; www.egemeditex.ege.edu.tr.

Website:
http://www.egemeditex.ege.edu.tr

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Apparel Sourcing Show 2012

May 22, 2012 to May 25, 2012

Location TBD. The only international show specialized in the apparel and textile industry in the CAFTA-DR region.

Guatemala. Contact apparelexpo@apparel.com.gt; www.apparelexpo.com.

Website:
http://www.apparelexpo.com/

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Denim By Première Vision: Autumn/Winter 13-14

May 23, 2012 to May 24, 2012

Paris. Contact www.denimbypremierevision.com.

Website:
http://www.denimbypremierevision.com/

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June 2012

INDA World Of Wipes (WOW) Conference

June 5, 2012 to June 7, 2012

Organized by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Hotel InterContinental, Chicago. Contact +919-233-1210; www.inda.org.

Website:
http://www.INDA.org

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ITMA ASIA + CITME

June 12, 2012 to June 16, 2012

Since 2008, a combined show known as “ITMA ASIA + CITME” has been held in China, scheduled to take place every two years. Taking off in Shanghai, the milestone event features the unique strengths of the ITMA brand and China's most important textile event -CITME. This move to combine the two shows into one mega high-quality event is strongly supported by all nine CEMATEX European textile machinery associations, CTMA (China Textile Machinery Association) and JTMA (Japan Textile Machinery Association).

Organized by Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co. and MP International Pte Ltd., Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai. Contact www.itmaasia.com.

Website:
http://www.itmaasia.com/

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ANEX 2012 - Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference

June 13, 2012 to June 15, 2012

ANEX is the Asia Nonwovens Exhibition which was first held in Japan in 2000. Organized by the Asia Nonwoven Fabrics Association (ANFA), the ANEX event in Asia is part of a three-year cycle of global events in rotation with North America (IDEA by INDA) and Europe (INDEX by EDANA). The fifth edition of ANEX will be held in Seoul, Korea, and will showcase the robust growth for the nonwovens market in the region.

Organized by the Asia Nonwoven Fabrics Association (ANFA), Hall 10 at KINTEX, Seoul, Korea. Contact enoch.jeong@ubm.com; www.anex2012.com.

Website:
http://www.anex2012.com

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Citext Europe 2012

June 13, 2012 to June 14, 2012

The Business Convention Citext Europe has been gathering together for 12 years more than 300 international companies, producers and contractors for technical textiles. Citext became a important international meeting for the Technical Textiles Industry and nearly 2000 companies already benefited from the many opportunities offered by 2 days of intensive meetings.

Troyes, France. Contact Denis Tirel dtirel@advbe.com; www.citext.fr.

Website:
http://www.citext.fr/

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GFT 2012

June 21, 2012 to June 24, 2012

The only international trade show for garment and textile manufacturing industry in Thailand.

BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand. Contact www.garmenttextile.com.

Website:
http://www.garmenttextile.com/

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STA, GTMA, SCMA and NCTO Joint Fiber Buyers Annual Meeting

June 24, 2012 to June 26, 2012

Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Website:
http://www.southerntextile.org/Upcoming_Events.html

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JEC Asia 2012 - Composites Show & Conferences

June 26, 2012 to June 28, 2012

Organized by JEC Group, Suntec Center, Singapore. Contact www.jeccomposites.com.

Website:
http://www.jeccomposites.com/events/jec-asia-2012

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July 2012

Colombiamoda 2012

July 15, 2012

Dates and location TBD.

Organized by Inexmoda, Colombia. Contact www.inexmoda.org.co.

Website:
http://www.inexmoda.org.co/

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SPINEXPO™ New York - Autumn/Winter 2013/14 collections

July 16, 2012 to July 18, 2012

Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City. Contact www.spinexpo.com/new-york.

Website:
http://www.spinexpo.com/new-york/

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International Apparel Sourcing Show

July 24, 2012 to July 26, 2012

The International Apparel Sourcing Show continues as an annual event and offers apparel brands, retailers, wholesalers and independent design firms a dedicated sourcing marketplace for finding the best domestic and international apparel manufacturers. It is the only event on the East Coast to focus on sourcing finished apparel, contract manufacturing and private label development. Colocated with Texworld USA, the two events will create a major sourcing destination for apparel garment, fabric and accessory resources. It also will be colocated with The Home Textiles Sourcing Expo.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt Inc., Javits Convention Center, New York City. Contact +770-984-8016 Ext. 401; APPinfo@usa.messefrankfurt.com; www.apparelsourcingshow.com.

Website:
http://www.apparelsourcingshow.com/

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Texworld USA

July 24, 2012 to July 26, 2012

Texworld USA is the largest sourcing event in North America for apparel fabric buyers, R&D and product development specialists, designers, merchandisers and overseas sourcing professionals. Meet with mills and manufacturers from Asia and around the world showcasing their collections for women’s, men’s and children’s. The show will be colocated with the Home Textiles Sourcing Expo and the International Apparel Sourcing Show.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt Inc., Javits Convention Center, New York City. Contact +770-984-8016 Ext. 401; twusainfo@usa.messefrankfurt.com; www.texworldusa.com.

Website:
http://www.texworldusa.com/

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Home Textiles Sourcing Expo

July 24, 2012 to July 26, 2012

Home Textiles Sourcing Expo (HTSE) is the only sourcing event in North America to solely focus on fabrics and finished soft goods for all home applications. HTSE provides manufacturers, retailers, jobbers, converters, contract specifiers and designers a one stop sourcing venue where they can locate new fabrics and products for their latest collections. See the full spectrum of fabric and finished soft-product manufacturers for the following categories: Bath, bed, floor coverings, kitchen, outdoor, pillows, tabletop, upholstery, wall coverings and window coverings. HTSE is held once a year in July alongside Texworld USA to create the largest fabric sourcing destination for the North American marketplace. It also will be colocated with the International Apparel Sourcing Show.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt Inc., Javits Convention Center, New York City. Contact +770-984-8016 Ext. 401; HTSEinfo@usa.messefrankfurt.com; www.HomeTextilesSourcing.com.

Website:
http://www.hometextilessourcing.com/

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Direction By Indigo

July 31, 2012 to August 1, 2012

New York City. Contact www.indigo-salon.com.

Website:
http://www.indigo-salon.com/

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August 2012

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles - Autumn edition

August 28, 2012 to August 30, 2011

Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai. Contact www.messefrankfurt.com.hk.

Website:
http://www.messefrankfurt.com.hk/fair_homepage.aspx?exhibition_id=5&fair_id=5

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September 2012

SPINEXPO™ Shanghai - Autumn/Winter 2013/14 collections

September 6, 2012 to September 8, 2012

Shanghai World Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai. Contact www.spinexpo.com/shanghai.

Website:
http://www.spinexpo.com/shanghai

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Première Vision Pluriel

September 19, 2012 to September 21, 2012

Paris. Contact www.premierevision-pluriel.com.

Website:
http://www.premierevision-pluriel.com/

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Indigo Fashion Edition: Autumn/Winter 13-14

September 19, 2012 to September 21, 2012

Paris. Contact www.indigo-salon.com.

Website:
http://www.indigo-salon.com/

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Expofil: Innovations & Perspectives 14

September 19, 2012 to September 21, 2012

Paris. Contact www.expofil.com.

Website:
http://www.expofil.com/

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Première Vision: Autumn/Winter 13-14

September 19, 2012 to September 21, 2012

Paris. Contact www.premierevision.com.

Website:
http://www.premierevision.com/

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October 2012

Interstoff Asia Essential - Autumn edition

October 3, 2012 to October 5, 2012

Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Contact www.messefrankfurt.com.hk.

Website:
http://www.messefrankfurt.com.hk/fair_homepage.aspx?exhibition_id=6&fair_id=6

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IGATEX™ Pakistan 2012: The International Showcase of Textile Technology

October 3, 2012 to October 6, 2012

7th International Garment & Textile Machinery & Accessories Exhibition

Organized by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt) Ltd. and co-organized by Conference & Exhibition Management Services (Pte) Ltd., Expo Centre Lahore, Pakistan. Contact info@fakt.com.pk; www.igatex.pk.

Website:
http://www.igatex.pk/index1.html

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2012 SGIA Expo

October 18, 2012 to October 20, 2012

Organized by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. Contact 888-385-3588; www.sgia.org.

Website:
http://www.sgia.org

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Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

October 22, 2012 to October 25, 2012

Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. Contact www.messefrankfurt.com.hk.

Website:
http://www.messefrankfurt.com.hk/fair_homepage.aspx?fair_id=8&exhibition_id=8

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Yarn Expo Autumn

October 22, 2012 to October 24, 2012

Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai. Contact www.messefrankfurt.com.hk.

Website:
http://www.messefrankfurt.com.hk/fair_homepage.aspx?fair_id=9&exhibition_id=9

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Cinte Techtextil China

October 22, 2012 to October 24, 2012

Held concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2012.

Organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai. Contact www.messefrankfurt.com.hk

Website:
http://www.messefrankfurt.com.hk/fair_homepage.aspx?fair_id=10&exhibition_id=10

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November 2012

Hong Kong 2012

November 1, 2012 to November 2, 2012

Organized by the International Cotton Association Ltd., (ICA), Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. Contact www.ica-ltd.org.

Website:
http://www.ica-ltd.org/blog/hong-kong-2012-event-priority-booking

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ITMF Annual Conference 2012

November 4, 2012 to November 6, 2012

Hanoi, Vietnam. Contact www.itmf.org.

Website:
http://www.itmf.org/cms/pages/itmf-conference-2012.php

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5th International Technical Textiles Congress

November 7, 2012 to November 9, 2012

The 5th International Technical Textiles Congress intends to be a global forum for researchers and engineers to present and discuss recent innovations and new techniques in Technical Textiles. It will be a great chance for new contacts, scientific discussions and exchange of experiences.

Organized by Dokuz Eylül University Engineering Faculty Textile Engineering Department, Izmir, Turkey. Contact ttk2012@deu.edu.tr; http://web.deu.edu.tr/ttk2012.

Website:
http://web.deu.edu.tr/ttk2012

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IFAI Expo Americas 2012

November 7, 2012 to November 9, 2012

The 100th anniversary of the largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas will be colocated with JEC Americas.

Organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and JEC Group, Boston Convention Center, Boston.

Website:
http://www.ifai.com/events/item/36

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JEC Americas 2012

November 7, 2012 to November 9, 2012

Colocated with IFAI Expo Americas 2012.

Organized by JEC Group, Boston Convention Center, Boston. Contact www.jeccomposites.com.

Website:
http://www.jeccomposites.com/events/jec-americas-2012

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Filtration International Conference & Exposition

November 13, 2012 to November 15, 2012

Organized by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. Contact www.inda.org.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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Denim By Première Vision: Spring/Summer 14

November 28, 2012 to November 29, 2012

Paris. Contact www.denimbypremierevision.com.

Website:
http://www.denimbypremierevision.com/

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December 2012

India ITME 2012 - 9th India International Textile Machinery Exhibition

December 2, 2012 to December 7, 2012

India ITME 2012 is the largest and the most prominent textile engineering exhibition in India and is the “gateway event” to India’s large domestic market for both Indian and foreign textile machinery manufacturers.

Organized by the INDIA ITME Society, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India. Contact itme@india-itme.com; www.inda-itme.com.

Website:
http://www.india-itme.com

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